INDUSTRY BULLETIN Cesa™ Laser Additives Laser Marking Solutions for the Transportation Industry Many thermoplastic automotive parts require a permanent marking, and laser marking is among the most efficient means to do so. Cesa Laser Additives can be used with thermoplastics commonly used in vehicles including: • PP • PC/ABS • Polyamide • Polyacetal (POM) WHY SELECT LASER MARKING?

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Now marketed under the Ruger® ARX® line of ammunition, the projectiles feature a patentpending flute design molded from Gravi-Tech™ High Density Composite material.

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ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTION REMOVES HALOGENS FROM ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES CASE STUDY: ONFLEX™ S HF THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Challe nge Accepted. GLOBAL ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS PRODUCER DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF WITH NEW PRODUCTS FEATURING NON-HALOGENATED FLAME- RETARDANT SEALS MOLDED FROM THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS. © 2021, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about OnFlex™ S HF, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit us at avient.com. Avient GLS thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material specialists identified a current TPE within the OnFlex™ S HF, non-halogenated, flame retardant portfolio that could be slightly modified to meet the application’s requirements.

THE SOLUTION Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations are unique, high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. They are formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to achieve the specific gravity of different metals, while providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.

Faster Speed-to-Market and Increased Design Flexibility – The sampling and validating of thermoplastic formulations is faster than that of traditionally used materials such as ceramics or printed circuit boards (PCB). Better Performance-to-Cost Ratios – Traditionally used materials can cost 30–40% more than a thermoplastic solution at only slightly better performance. Small Part Manufacturing Capabilities – Thermoplastics can be molded into smaller parts, whereas the manufacturing process of traditionally used materials limits this capability.

The FlexCart M.I. is designed to meet the needs of extrusion and similar continuous processes requiring additive and colorant delivery directly into a molten polymer stream. Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 80 Controller options 6000 Typical max. throughput (kg/hr) 120 Max. metering rate (cc/s) 1.25 Continuous use Yes Transfer pumps PC Metering pumps PC Interchangeable cassette Yes Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristatic Pump PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized PlanetPak container range of packaging, achieving 99% reliable yield whilst at the same time achieving a sustainable packaging format in terms of full recyclability.

Choice of options will depend on what your process requires: • Is the process continuous? VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART MINI SYSTEM FlexCart units & PlanetPak containers create a market leading metering system: • Robust and dependable system control • Reliable yield (typically 99% using a PlanetPak) and sustainable packaging • Capability of data networking and remote internet support • Simplified changeover with interchangeable cassettes FLEXCART™ MINI LIQUID METERING SYSTEM Combined with the PlanetPak™ delivery packaging Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristatic Pump ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART MINI Footprint (LxW cm) 98 x 38 Controller options 3000 5000 Typical max. throughput (kg/hr) 625 Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10 Continuous use Yes Transfer pumps Peri Metering pumps PC/Peri Interchangeable cassette Yes PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized PlanetPak container range of packaging, typically achieving 99% reliable yield while also achieving a sustainable packaging format that is fully recyclable.