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Kronimus joined Avient in March
1999, and in addition to leading the company’s engineered materials business in Europe and
India, also serves as Avient’s legal representative in the region, responsible for building and
maintaining relationships with local governments and associations.
In previous roles at Avient, Mr.
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Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
Draft Angle • Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1/2° per side.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Kristen Gajewski.pdf
Gajewski joined Avient in July 2013 from AkzoNobel/PPG and has since taken on multiple
roles with increasing responsibility within the Human Resources function, including HR
Director for Avient’s Color, Additives & Inks business segment, and an international assignment
with responsibility for the EMEA and India regions.
Gajewski led Avient’s learning and organizational
development programs, talent management and acquisition, as well as working as the HR
Director for all global Corporate Functions.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Kyle Rose.pdf
Rose joined Avient in 2011 and has led communications aspects and initiatives
during the company’s specialty portfolio and cultural transformation.
He also serves as the Executive Sponsor of Avient’s United Way and
Global Giving campaigns, as well as the company’s young professional network.
Before his tenure at Avient, Mr.
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of the environment, and the health, safety and security of associates,
customers, and all our stakeholders, including the communities in which
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It is the responsibility of every associate at Avient, including contractors, to
understand these commitments and support them through their daily
actions including conformance with our programs and procedures, making
safe decisions and protecting our natural resources.
To assist in reaching these commitments, Avient is a proud member of the
American Chemistry Council and have committed to their Responsible
Care Guiding Principles to guide our efforts in continual improvement.
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Phil Clark is Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at Avient Corporation, an
innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable
world.
Clark joined Avient in 2024 from Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals organization
where he served as Chief Technology Officer.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios Leslie Sequeira.pdf
Sequeira joined Avient in May 2024, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in information
technology to this role.
Before joining Avient, Mr.
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