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Keep it simple: Get the color and additive enhancement you need from a single concentrate.
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EXTRUDER
Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio
Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle
Die On size with 1/8" or less land
L/D 24:1 recommended
Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure)
Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended
Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked
Dryer
Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put
Dry Silane in Dryers
PROCESSING
Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series
Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C)
Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C)
Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C)
Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C)
Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C)
Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C)
Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed
Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure
Purge Compound HDPE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/core-powder-coatings-in-luxury-vehicles-case-study.pdf
Based on industry averages, a leather armrest typically
adds $30 to the cost of producing a single door, while
the approximate cost of a slush molded vinyl armrest is
about $10 per door.
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flame retardants) into a single
combination concentrate for convenience
• Product guidance and technical assistance
from our experts
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/ColorMatrix Amosorb rPET Booster Product Bulletin.pdf
In order to satisfy the demand for a
circular economy, governments are legislating
increased use of recycled material in single use
packaging.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Cesa Laser Additives Laser Welding Product Bulletin.pdf
waterproof
watches, and eyewear frames
• Healthcare products – ISO and USP pre-tested
solutions are sold as Mevopur™ Healthcare
Functional Additives
BENEFITS
• Produces strong, durable, and consistent seams
• Available for polyolefins, TPE, ABS, SAN, PA, PC,
PMMA, and others on request
• Delivered as concentrates or ready-to-use
formulations
• Can be combined with color into a single
product
• Specific regulatory compliance available on
request, e.g., UL 94 recognition, EU and US food
contact
• Product guidance from our experts
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Cesa Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
They also can
be combined with specific colorants into a single,
customized masterbatch.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Renol Fiber Colorants Black Colorants for PET and PA Fibers Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent lot-to-lot and within-lot consistency for
high-quality homogeneous black shades
• Easy processing and support of a long-lasting
spin pack lifetime
• Fastness properties and specification tolerances
on par with high-end products on the market
• Standard and bluish undertones available
in high pigment loadings for an efficient and
competitive coloration package
• Can be combined with additives into a single
combination concentrate for convenience
• Compliance with global, regional, and local
standards and regulations*
RECOMMENDED USE
• In most cases, the concentrate is added
directly to the resin using gravimetric or
volumetric dosing units; for some processes,
the concentrate can be added via a side stream
extruder (direct spinning)
• The recommended dosages are from 3% for
the typical automotive, technical, and carpet
applications and up to 6% for apparel, footwear,
and home textile yarns
* Contact your local sales representative for more information on
regulatory compliance
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Recycled PET 2022_0.pdf
In 2019, the EU enacted its Single Use Plastics directive aimed at reducing
the impact that such products have on the environment.
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/recycled-polyethylene-terephthalate-pet-market
https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/blogs/petrochemicals/022621-us-plastic-recycling-pet-bottles-packaging-waste-investment
https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/plastics/single-use-plastics_en
Supply & Demand
Currently, demand for rPET is outpacing the supply.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Therma-Tech Heat Sink for Auto Lights Case Study.pdf
In using a thermoplastic, Elausa has been able to
simplify manufacturing, now injection molding the
complex heat sink in a single step, saving production
time and increasing capacity.