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Appliance Manufacturer
APPLIANCE
MANUFACTURER
P U S H B U T T O N S
• Non-halogen to industry standards
• Lower density
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• High aesthetics
• Provided a non-halogenated solution while
improving the performance of the formerly used
halogenated grade
• Supported the project with various expertise in
design, regulatory and technical support
• Helped to reduce the system cost and make our
customer more competitive in the market
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
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A33496C BLUE
10096855 BLUE
PBr24 70% (149-722-70)
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Nymax™ / Bergamid™ Polyamide Formulations
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin
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Surface gloss levels >70 can be obtained in
polished molds with these environmentally
stabilized formulations.
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Standard Nylon 6/6, 50% Long Glass Fiber
Moisture Resistant Nylon 6/6, 50% Long Glass Fiber
Specialty Nylon 6/12, 50% Long Glass Fiber
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Newlin, Richard H.
Lorraine, William H.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-design-guide-.pdf
This usually still results in unbalanced
filling and is not a recommended design.2
“H” Pattern Runner
This type of runner delivers a geometrically
balanced type of fill, and is recommended
for most multi-cavity tools.
Only naturally balanced runner systems
(“H” patterns) are recommended.
The blue arrows show the flow of
material in figure 51.
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Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (English language version)
Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions (English)
Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions help customers produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces (English language version)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=34
Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (English language version)
Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions (English)
Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions help customers produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces (English language version)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_elastomers_for_overmolding_applications.pdf
GLS 285-056 exhibits good aging properties at 70°C for at least one week.
OM6240 tensile properties: initial and final after 1 week at
70°C
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OM6258 tensile properties after 1 week at 70°C
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AUTOMOTIVE
MOLDER TIER 1
E L E C T R O N I C C A R D R E A D E R
P A R T F O R M U L T I M E D I A H U B
• Aluminum replacement
• Good mechanical properties
• PP with 40% Long Glass Fiber
• Meet the strict automotive OEM specification
• Designed a material solution to obtain all critical
mechanical criteria and supply the OEM in a short
timeframe
• Delivered tailored strategy while offering global
reach
OnForce Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Formulations
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