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The adhesion is categorized based on adhesive failure (A)- if no TPE residue is left on the substrate, or cohesive failure (C)- if the failure is in TPE.
Design Considerations The material requirements of bondable TPE’s are different from conventional TPE’s and it is the same for designing parts.
Prevent the TPE from flashing over areas on the substrate. 4.
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It works by injecting liquid color at high pressure into the polyester melt-flow between the end of the extruder, or melt-pipe, and the spin head.
The extruder is never contaminated with color which translates into faster, more efficient color changeovers that make low volume and custom color production a reality.
LIQUID FIBER PRODUCT FEATURES Multiple color production • Depending on the manufacturing set-up, several injection points can be added to enable multiple color production at the same time on a single extruder Batch size flexibility • Fiber producers can manufacture anything from a few kilograms to hundreds of tons using the same simple process Rapid color changes • No extruder contamination and easy color-on, color-off operation increases color change speed Waste reduction • Rapid color changes, precise metering and the ability to adjust color in-line reduces waste during color changeovers Continuous metering & long spin pack life • High pigment and dye concentrations mean fewer pack changes are required • Where color is running low for larger volume runs, low level metering sensors alert operators and packs can be changed without disrupting production In-line IV adjustment • Specialist additives are available to adjust Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) in-line for rPET applications • These additives are available as single products, or can be combined with color to create a multi-functional formulation Color design service • ColorMatrix offers a dedicated color design service to help shorten product development cycles and enhance market agility Liquid color processing • Formulations are stable at temperatures up to 60°C and retain good flow properties at temperatures as low as 10°C • These formulations can help lower yarn friction and abrasion, and there is no fuming or evaporation during production COLORMATRIX FLEXCART LIQUID DOSING SYSTEMS Designed to optimize the benefits of liquid colorant and additive technologies, each ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ model is highly flexible, and offers high-level dosing accuracy and controllability for all injection molding and extrusion applications.
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2015 2016 and beyond • 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 • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.96 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Associates PolyOne Corporation Page 6 26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion End Markets 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted EPS United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% Appliances 4% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10%Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 13% Textiles 2% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% $1.96 Distribution 29% PP&S 20% CAI 23% SEM 15%DSS 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation Page 10 2006 1Q 2016 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.6% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 2.5% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.9% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 11 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare PolyOne Corporation Page 12 TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Target End Markets… Packaging PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 34% 2006 2015 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential PolyOne Corporation Page 16 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $303 $721 2006 2015 Adjusted Gross Profit ($M) +138% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through: Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* World’s Best Start-up program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* 81% 93% 2006 2015 16.2% 9.7% 2006 2015 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 52% of associates trained in LSS Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry Commitment to Operational Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 19 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 1Q 2016 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2016 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x ** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 3/31/2016 $550 $600 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2022 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2016 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.5 million shares in Q1 2016 Repurchased 17.3 million shares since early 2013 10.0 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 21 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $0.24 $0.31 $0.44 $0.46 $0.56 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 1Q'12 1Q'13 1Q'14 1Q'15 1Q'16 Adjusted EPS 1Q 2016 Financial Highlights Performance Products & Solutions operating margin grew 540 basis points year-over-year to 11.9% Distribution operating margin expanded 60 basis points to a record first quarter level of 6.5% First quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 24% per year since 2012 $11 $20 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 1Q'15 1Q'16 PP&S Operating Profit $16 $18 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 $20 1Q'15 1Q'16 POD Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 24 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 8% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 31% Textiles 8% Transportation 9% Wire & Cable 11% PolyOne Corporation Page 25 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 49% Europe 29% Canada 2% Asia 20% Appliances 3% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 20% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 15% PolyOne Corporation Page 26 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.4% 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Platinum Vision Appliances, 3% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 5% Healthcare 7% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% Transportation 33% United States 97% Canada 3% PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Appliances 7% Building & Construction 31% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 13% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion 11.9% Platinum Vision 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 79% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 5% PolyOne Corporation Page 28 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 54% 2006 1Q 2016 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision Appliances 6% Building & Construction 4%Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Packaging 4% Transportation 24% Wire & Cable 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 29 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs Metal to Polymer Conversion Lightweighting Thermal Management Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 32 $1.5 billion attractive, growing market Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment: Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 33 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 35 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 36 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 37 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits: High impact strength Resistant to UV rays Flame and smoke compliance Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
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VERSAFLEX™ CE TPEs FOR 5G TRANSPARENCY Rapidly expanding 5G networks are increasing performance requirements across the consumer electronics industry.
These 5G transparent TPEs combine the excellent physical properties, aesthetics and UV resistance qualities of traditional TPEs with lower dielectric constant (Dk) and dissipation factor (Df) performance, resulting in an advanced material solution with less signal degradation for next-generation devices.
APPLICATION BULLETIN GRADE Dk at 40 GHz Df at 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 Standard TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 Standard TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G TRANSPARENCY PERFORMANCE *Market benchmark is 2.5 Dk at 37 GHz for compatible phone cases 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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Precautions: the extruder should not be idle with the material in the hot barrel.
EXTRUDER Screw 1" to 6" deep flighted metering screw 3:1 compression ratio Tooling Tubing type – zero land (for smaller sizes) Pressure type – for 1" size or larger Die Tubing type – low DDR Pressure type – short land L/D 24:1 or higher Screen Pack 20/40/20 Mesh Cooling Trough 120–150 °F (50–65 °C) recommended Dryer Hot air or desiccant type, 4 hours at 175–185 °F PROCESSING Temperature Wire Preheat None Feed Zones 290–300 °F Transition 320–340 °F Metering 340–350 °F Head/Die 350–365 °F Target Melt 350–365 °F Maximum Melt 390 °F Purge Compound HDPE www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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These profiles allow for the replacement of metal, wood and other less efficient materials in order to improve overall product performance while reducing weight, cost and complexity.
The highly uniform and parallel reinforcing fibers result in superior mechanical property translation, and customized profile geometries offer part consolidation and simplification of assembly.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio • Corrosion resistance • High temperature performance • Laminates available in continuous lengths • Specialty surface treatments available to improve bonding • Full machining capabilities (surface modification, drilling, shaping, waterjet, etc.) • Custom sizes, profiles, tooling design and prototyping available for specific applications USES AND APPLICATIONS Transportation - Automotive chassis, automotive body panels, marine stringer systems, floor strengthening and stability reinforcement Consumer - Watersports paddles, sporting goods sticks, tent poles, fishing rods, archery bow limbs and arrow shafts, bicycle frames, sail battens Infrastructure & Construction - Bridge support and retrofitting repair, support beams, concrete reinforcement Healthcare - Orthopedic external fixators Energy - Wind turbine blades and stiffeners PRODUCT BULLETIN Property CFRP Barstock, Laminates & Pultruded Profiles Resin Epoxy, Vinyl ester Tensile Strength 400–500 ksi 2758–3447 MPa Flexural Strength 130–350 ksi 896–2413 MPa Flexural Modulus 18–22 msi 124–152 GPa Glass Transition Temperature 149–320 °F 65–160 °C Density 0.056–0.060 lb/in3 1.54–1.65 g/cm3 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (Typical Values) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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Versaflex CE TPEs for 5G Application Bulletin_CN8.26-2 VERSAFLEX™ CE TPEs 实现 5G 信号高速传输 应用公告 主要特性 • • • 为实现信号高速传输和连接提供卓越的介电性 能及较低的信号损耗 与标准 TPEs 相比,具有更低的介电常数(Dk) 和介电损耗(Df) 物理性能优越、耐紫外线、美观 行业&应用 Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs 专为手机保护壳研制, 最大限度地减少信号损耗,实现 5G场景中终端设 备的高速连接,为消费者提供无缝使用体验。
分类 Dk @ 40 GHz Df @ 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 标准TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 标准TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G信号通透性能 *兼容5G手机壳的行业基准:2.5 Dk @ 37 GHz 特性 VERSAFLEX CE 3140 标准 TPE 5G毫米波 (mmWave) 频率下的性能 优异 一般 目标介电常数 (
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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are an excellent solution.
Consider applicator designs that use TPEs to enable your products to be applied more precisely.
TPEs are compatible with most municipal recycle streams and special grades can be formulated with renewable content.
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For high-temperature polymers: • Permanent service temperature >150°C • Biocompatibility • Good insulator • Good barrier properties • Chemical resistance • Flame retardancy • Transparency For fluoropolymers: • Outstanding chemical resistance • Low friction (non-sticking) • Excellent weatherability • Excellent barrier properties • Flame retardancy • Temperature resistance (up to 260°C) • Dielectric properties Our customers supply products to the following industries: • Aircraft & aerospace: wire and cable systems, films, tapes, molded parts, interior components, connectors, tubes & hoses • Automotive & trucks: wire & cable systems, tubes, fuel hoses • Chemical industry: wire & cable, pipes & fittings, pump housing • Consumer: infant bottles, trays • Medical devices: molded parts for dental and surgical tools, catheters, tubing for cardioscopy, pacemakers • Electrical & electronics: wire & cable systems, molded parts, tapes • Communication: plenum cables, connectors • Textiles: fibers, fabrics • Construction & architecture: films, pipes & fittings COLORS • � 10 standard colors in various concentrate strengths • Pre-colored products • ��� Heavy metal-free colors • �� Special color design upon request using Pantone® or RAL color standards • � Customized pigment loadings can be provided to address specialized coloration needs • Laser printable colors are available together with metallic effects Color concentrate selection must take into account the following extrusion design requirements for the following typical applications: PRIMARY WIRE INSULATION • � Desired opacity or translucency of the insulation • �� Wall thickness • �� Conductor size and color • �� Line speeds • � Processor screw design • Insulation electrical requirements • FDA compliance • Biocompatible WIRE & CABLE JACKETING • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • �� Processor screw design • Laser markability FILM, TUBING, & PROFILE SHAPES • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • � Extrusion dwell time and processing temperatures INJECTION MOLDING • � Desired opacity or translucency • �� Part size and wall thickness FP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE, and PVDF HTP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP, PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK COLOR CONCENTRATES & PRECOLORED SOLUTIONS Colorant Chromatics color and additive or pre-colored concentrates are offered in various strengths and in different viscosities of carrier resins to suit the manufacturing process.
In order to extrude PTFE-insulated wire and tubing, a lubricant (normally naphtha) must be blended with the PTFE fine powder.
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CUSTOM TPE RESOLVES A STICKY SITUATION FOR CONTACT LENS CONTAINER CASE STUDY: VERSAFLEX™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Challe nge Accepted.
Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself.
THE IMPACT Avient’s formulation expertise produced a specialty TPE solution that surpassed not only silicone but also competitive TPEs to solve the gasket adhesion problem for this medical manufacturer.