https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
BASE RESIN ABS
Drying Temperature 80–90°C
Drying Time 2–3 Hours
Barrel Temperatures °C
Rear Zone 180–210
Center Zone 190–220
Front Zone 200–230
Nozzle 210–240
Mold Temperature 50–80
Screw Speed Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10 bar
Cushion 5–15 mm
Injection Speed Low to medium
Injection Pressure Moderate to high
Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/CAI W_C - Product Selection Guide EMEA_0.pdf
COLORANTS AND
ADDITIVES FOR
WIRE & CABLE
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS
FOR WIRE & CABLE
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
PVC General Purpose Cable • Optimal incorporation in PVC formulations
• Non ortho-phthalate range available
PVC Automotive Cable • Optimized colors for T2 and T3 automotive applications
• Non ortho-phthalate range available
Unfilled PE, XLPE, PP Cable
• Specific color range for unfilled polyolefins
• Compatibility with cross-linkable systems
• Special range to minimize shrinkage or for thin skin applications
Filled Polyolefins,
Non-Halogenated Flame
Retardant PE Cable
• Full range of colors, halogen-free or low amounts of halogens
• Designed for incorporation into various non-halogenated flame retardant
formulations
PE Visico/Ambicat™
Crosslinked Polyethylene1
• Full range of colors for PE Visico/Ambicat™ cross-linked polyethylene
• Specifically designed and tested to ensure compatibility with this
cross-linking method
Thermoset Rubber Cable • Colors designed for use with thermoset rubber
• Fully compatible with vulcanization process
Unfilled TPU Cable • Color range for unfilled polyester or polyether TPU
• Provides good opacity at low addition levels
Flame Retardant TPU Cable • Color range for filled/non-halogenated flame retardant TPU
• Provides good color strength
TPE Cable • Color range designed to enhance performance of various TPE brands
• High temperature range available
PA Cable • Different color ranges available depending on the polyamide type and the
application
PBT Cable • PBT color range mostly used in optical fiber, loose tube or tight buffered cables
• Selection of pigments to prevent migration of color in gel-filled materials
1 Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene is a trademark of Borealis
OnColor™ Colorants for wire & cable offer a
comprehensive range of color series, covering
the diverse specifications demanded by the cable
industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/cotrep-at-20-16-avient-corporation-cesar-ir-pe-94000817.pdf
D’une part, l’entreprise Avient Corporation s’est engagée à :
- utiliser le protocole de tri fournis par le COTREP (« Procédure de tests de tri optique
COTREP pour évaluer la détectabilité d’emballages sombres lors des étapes de tri
optique » - version Janvier 20191) ;
- réaliser les tests chez les deux Fabricants T.O. représentatifs des capacités de tri
existantes en France ;
- remettre au COTREP les rapports des essais pour analyse et avis ;
- proposer une solution colorante :
o qui réponde aux exigences essentielles de la directive emballage 94/62/CE
o qui ne fait pas basculer la densité de l’emballage : les emballages
majoritairement en PP ou PE doivent conserver une densité < 1 et les emballages
majoritairement en PET ou en PS une densité > 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Complet OnForce LFT Overview _ Brand Brochure.pdf
OnForce™ LGF/PP
Long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene widely used
in higher volume applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
Consumer
23%
Building &
10%
Transportation
Industrial
16%
Telecom.
19%
Avient: Who We Are
39
22
34
• U.S. and Canada
• Latin America
• Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Asia
25,000+
CUSTOMERS
Headquartered in Avon Lake, OH
(Cleveland)
8,600+ employees
100+ manufacturing plants
Key Financial Data
2021E Sales $4.75 billion
2021E EBITDA $580 million
2021E EPS $3.00
87% of EBITDA from specialty applications
>70%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
Avient Corporation 6
46%
66%
87%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2021E
%
o
f A
d
ju
st
ed
E
IT
(1
JVs Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
7%
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
(2) 2021 includes full synergies from Clariant color acquisition
(2)
Specialty Transformation
Avient Corporation 7
CAI
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition
2.7%
15.2%
17.0%
2006 2019 2021E
1.8%
15.2%
17.6%
2006 2019 2021E
SEM
• Continued portfolio transformation to
high-growth end markets and
sustainable solutions
• Clariant synergy realization
• Investments in composites and outdoor
high performance applications drive
growth and mix improvements
Specialty EBITDA Margin Expansion
Avient Corporation 8
We are a Formulator
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
Avient Corporation 9
Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021E
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$270
215
170
$930M2021E Sales
Avient Corporation 10
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
$2.43
$1.51
$1.69
$1.93
$3.00
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018 20182 2019 2020 2021E
Pro Forma for
sale of PP&S
(1): Pro Forma for sale of DSS
(2): Pro Forma for full year of the Clariant Color acquisition
2018(1) (1) (2)
Adjusted EPS Growth
Avient Corporation 11
$133
$205
Clariant Color: Transformational Acquisition
12
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.0x
2019PF 2021E 2021E w/ Full
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• On-track to realize $52 million of expected synergies in 2021
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,750M and estimated CAPEX of $80M (excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX of $20M)
129Avient Corporation
474
644
1,002
107
147
216
467
616
872
2014 2018 2021E
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
Commercial Resources
Headcount figures all Pro Forma for sale of Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS) and Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) segments.
2021E data as of October 31, 2021.
D
tr
ib
u
tio
2021 Expansion
Goals
With the Clariant Color business
acquisition and divestment of the
PP&S business, our exposure is now
concentrated in less-cyclical and
high-growth markets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/PolyOne_Website-12.19.pdf
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 7
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K
PolyOne Corporation 8
* Pro Forma for sale of DSS
Operating Income
% of Sales
2006 Q3 YTD
2019
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 9
10
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
2018 2019E
$1.65
$1.51
Pro Forma for sale
of PP&S
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
PolyOne Corporation 10
C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 11
• Volume driven,
commodity
production
• Heavily tied to cyclical
end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Shift to value-based
selling & an innovative
culture
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Investment in
commercial training
and innovation
• Faster growing, high
margin focus
• Accelerated growth
with world class
vitality index
• Significant
commercial resource
additions
• Expanded margins
with specialty focus
• Acquired strategic,
bolt-on companies to
expand technology
offerings and improve
geographic breadth
Volume Value Transformation The Future
2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013
• Landmark portfolio
transformation
creates specialty
growth company
• Sustainability / mega-
trends drive above
market growth
2020 and
Beyond
F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 12
Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
heavy emphasis on R&D
• World-class expertise in color
formulation
• Strong presence in specialty end
markets including Consumer,
Packaging and Healthcare
Globalization
• Diverse geographic portfolio with
an established presence in every
major region
• Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve
customers in key growth areas
including India, China and
Southeast Asia
Operational
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
customers
• Color design expertise
Commercial
• Value-focused salesforce with vast
experience marketing and
commercializing specialty
technologies
• Diverse customer portfolio with
established OEM’s
People
Experienced and
talented
associates with a
winning mentality
L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S
13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 14
Building & Construction
18%
8%
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 15
8%
Building &
Construction
38%
Wire &
Cable
11%
Industrial
Electrical &
Electronic
7%
Transportation
18%
Building &
Construction
Wire &
Cable
Industrial
Electrical &
Electronic
Appliance
3%
Textiles
Transportation
13%
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E
PolyOne Corporation 16
38% Europe
33%
Asia
19%
22%
Europe
Asia & Middle East
31%
1%
Color & Engineered
Materials
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
Net Sales by Geographic Region
31%
Europe
36%
Asia & Middle East
24%
3%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 17
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
$2.9 $2.9
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
PF
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in Billions
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%+ 47%
+ 27%
+ 33%
$4.0
$3.2
2019E PF*
P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 18
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
11%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
PolyOne Corporation 19
2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEOPLE
PRODUCTS PLANET
PERFORMANCE
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Business
Synergies
New
2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010
2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5%
2019E CapEx $60 $85
% Sales 2.1% 2.1%
2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250
2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22
2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E
M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
PolyOne Corporation 20
(1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction
(1)
$0.85/share
O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y
PolyOne Corporation 21
46%
66%
0%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
s
te
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
7%
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
PolyOne Corporation 22
T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W
• Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
• Committed financing in place
• Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage
• Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years
PolyOne Corporation 23
• $1.45 B net purchase price
• Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies)
• Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023
• Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative
Transaction
Value
Synergies
Estimated Synergy Breakdown
$60MM
• Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM
– Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience
– Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and
third-party costs
• Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM
achieved by the end of Year 3
• Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion
– Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary
regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast
Asia
• Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of
innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends
Sourcing
Operational
30%
Administrative
30%
PolyOne Corporation 24
S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S
C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E
PolyOne Corporation 25
At Close Year 1 Year 2
3.2x
3.5x
3.1x
2.6x
Pro Forma with Synergies
2019E PF
Two year leverage goal
(1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520Gabelli%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520Non-GAAP%252003%252020%25202014.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Page 4
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly
double 2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
• 17 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Steve Newlin
Appointed,
Chairman, President
and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$38.38
March 7th, 2014
• 17 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 49% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2013
• 2013 stock price increased
73% versus 30% growth in the
S&P
• More than seven fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.6b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 5
Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
United
States
66%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
7%
PP&S
Specialty
53%
Distribution
27%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
1.31
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 2013 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Mid single digit
revenue CAGR
Page 9
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation &
Mix Improvement
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Page 10
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help
Customers Win
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Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2013
($ millions)
Page 12
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13
*TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2013
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2013
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment
•Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
•End market presence
•Geographic footprint
•Operating Margin
• Synergy opportunities
•Adjacent material solutions
•Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
• Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
•Manufacturing alignment Organic
Growth
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Acquisitions
Page 13
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
• Repurchased ~5 million
shares in 2013
• 15 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 2013
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.7
Long-term debt 976.2
Less cash and cash equivalents (365.2)
Net debt $ 623.7
Adjusted EBITDA 2013
Income before income taxes $ 151.0
Interest expense, net 63.5
Depreciation and amortization 108.8
Special items in EBITDA 31.7
Adjusted EBITDA $ 355.0
2
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2013Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials sales $ 345.3 $ 615.5
Global Color, Additives and Inks sales 531.8 852.3
Designed Structures and Solutions sales - 597.4
Specialty Platform sales 877.1 2,065.2
Performance Products and Solutions sales 1,166.2 773.2
PolyOne Distribution sales 732.8 1,075.2
Corporate and eliminations (153.7) (142.4)
Total sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,771.2
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 57.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 104.0
Designed Structures & Solutions OI - 33.4
Specialty Platform OI 12.8 194.6
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 56.0
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 63.3
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 -
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (52.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (30.0)
Operating income GAAP 233.6 231.5
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) -
Special items in OI (39.1) 30.0
Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 261.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 1.1% 9.3%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 12.2%
Designed Structures & Solutions - OI % of sales - 5.6%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 9.4%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 5.9%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 6.9%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
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CHAPTER 1 | APPLICATION SUMMARY
Design Guide 5
GT5200-0013
GT6000-0004
GT7300-0006
GT5200-5003
GT6000-5002
GT7300-5007
Specific
Gravity* 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.2
Color
Options* Various Various Black to Grey Black Various Various
Electroplating No Possibly Yes Possibly Possibly Yes
Base
Resin PP PA6 ABS PP PA6 ABS
FDA
Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Region
Produced
North
America
North
America
North
America Europe Europe Europe
Full
Name
X GT5200-0013
PT White
X GT6000-0004
PT White
X GT7300-0006
PT Black
GT7300-5003
Black FD
GT6000-5002
EI White 1
GT7300-5007
X2 White FD
*Please contact Avient for additional information
6 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS
Density Modified Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-
based alternatives to metals.
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
430–500
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480
(205–253)
440–510
(225–265)
483–522
(252–272)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490
(210–257)
450–520
(230–270)
487–527
(254–274)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500
(215–260)
460–530
(235–275)
490–530
(255–275)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–580
(276–300)
500–565
(260–300)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–200
(65–90)
140–250
(60–120)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (80)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec
Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa
Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Design Guide 7
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
430–500
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480
(205–253)
440–510
(225–265)
483–522
(252–272)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490
(210–257)
450–520
(230–270)
487–527
(254–274)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500
(215–260)
460–530
(235–275)
490–530
(255–275)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–580
(276–300)
500–565
(260–300)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–200
(65–90)
140–250
(60–120)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (80)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec
Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa
Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Comments
1.
Venting Guidelines by Resin
• PC: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• PC/PSU: .002"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PES: .003"–.004" depth & .250" width
• PEI: .001"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PP: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• ABS: .0015"–.0025" depth & .250" width
• PEEK: .002"–.004" depth & .250" width
FIGURE 40 - Venting Guidelines
Vent Groove
Vent Land
Vent
FIGURE 44 - Venting guidelines
FIGURE 43 - Venting areas
20 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 5 | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Process optimization ensures a quality process
and minimizes cycle time.
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Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
2 in
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
332 lbs
151 kg
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA 839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength Requires pilot hole
Cup Washer Spreads
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—no
installation torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments
Sheet Metal or
Wood Screw
Readily available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout
Shoulder Washer Limits
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
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Parameters NM5600-8002 RS NM5600-8004 RS
Drying Temperature 100–120°C 100–130°C
Drying Time 4–6 hours 4–6 hours
Barrel Temperature °C °C
Rear Zone 250–270 260–270
Central Zone 260–280 270–290
Front Zone 270–295 290–305
Nozzle 290–300 290–300
Mold Temperature 80–100 80–100
Screw Speed Moderate Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10bar 3–10bar
Cushion stroke 5–10% of plasticizing stroke 5–10% plasticizing of stroke
Injection Speed Medium Medium
Injection Pressure Medium–high Medium–high
Holding Pressure 30–50% of injection pressure 20–40% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1 2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
Processing Guide 2
Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations
Purge Compound 1. 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.