Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced polyphthalamide composite replaced steel in bracket securing roof panels and achieved an 80% weight reduction

Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced polyphthalamide composite replaced steel in bracket securing roof panels and achieved an 80% weight reduction

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This material offers the stiffness and high impact performance required to support and secure multiple electronic attachments, and provides the impact and temperature resistance needed. HellermannTyton decided to develop the seat securement part using injection-molded Bergamid resin in a standard black color. The new seat securement part has already been adopted by one OEM customer, and we are confident that other manufacturers will come to us for this lightweight, cost-efficient solution.”

PLASTIWARD Counterfeiting Protection Rethinking in-product security for plastic made articles in multiple applications Are you a plastic articles manufacturer keen on taking your mission of providing end-consumers with a safe product to the next level? TURNKEY SYSTEM PLASTIWARD is a robust, customizable and cost-effective turnkey system consisting of: · proprietary taggants integrated directly within the polymer masterbatch · a handheld detector offering instant fake- checking in the field · a secure monitoring platform on smartphone or tablet capturing field inspection data, transmitted in real time COMBINED EXPERTISE At its core, PLASTIWARD brings together SICPA’s trusted expertise in brand protection technologies and processes, and Avient’s recognized expertise in polymer modification with colour and performance additives. The result of a partnership between SICPA and Avient, PLASTIWARD is a prime example of how we enable our customers to focus on their core business as we implement security features— without disrupting their supply chain—at the core of their product. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

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Microsoft Word - 55324 Letter of Conformity RCMS Option 2 .docx ABS Quality Evaluations Letter Of Conformity This is to confirm that the Environment, Health, Safety and Security Management System of: PolyOne Corporation 2400 East Devon Elk Grove, IL 60007 U.S.A. WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON THE ATTACHED ANNEX) has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: RCMS®:2013 (Option 2) The Environment, Health, Safety and Security Management System is applicable to: Design and Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics Certificate No: 55324 Effective Date 21 December 2017 ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, U.S.A.

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