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This will create a back filling flow and result in a surface knit line.
Defects like these may be minimized by using a textured or matte surfaced tool.
Another suggestion is to use a mold surface that has been treated with a release coating or has been sand blasted to trap air next to the mold surface.
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The hose manufacturer decided to explore other material options that would meet requirements such as excellent colorability, good surface appearance, high flow for optimal productivity, and of course, compliance with U.S.
As a result of the system-based cost savings and improved supply reliability, the manufacturer made the decision to proceed with the Avient solution.
Higher productivity: The improved flow properties of the Versalloy solution enabled the hose manufacturer to increase throughput by two seconds, which in turn reduced total system costs.
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LSR will yield either a dry, slippery surface or a soft, rubbery feel not unlike that of human skin.
So a surface treatment is recommended for products such as wearables.
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Only naturally balanced runner systems (“H” patterns) are recommended.
Place wells at each 90° bend in the runner system.
All of the tie bars in the system need to be calibrated to the same amount of pre-load.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx
Molds can be textured to resemble any number of textile surfaces and effects.
Attractive surface appearance without textile application
Vehicle HVAC System Colorants & Additives
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PolyOne Speeds Color Development with New ColorMatrix™ Custom Formulation and Supply System
Steven Chai, PolyOne general manager for ColorMatrix Asia Pacific, commented: “This system redefines liquid color development.
The new system features:
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Dyneema® and Point Blank Deliver 1 Million Alpha Elite® Armor Systems to Protect US Law Enforcement
Dyneema® and Point Blank Deliver 1 Million Alpha Elite® Armor Systems to Protect US Law Enforcement.
Through its key brands, Point Blank Body Armor, Protective Products, PARACLETE®, The Protective Group (TPG), Advanced Technology Group (ATG), First Tactical, and Gould & Goodrich (G&G), the Company ranks as the largest global supplier of ballistic armor systems and systems integrator in the world.
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Dyneema® Unveils Groundbreaking Hard Ballistic Product Innovations, Enabling a 45% Weight Reduction in Protective Armor Systems
Dyneema® Unveils Groundbreaking Hard Ballistic Product Innovations, Enabling a 45% Weight Reduction in Protective Armor Systems
When combined into a complete body armor system, which typically pairs a soft armor vest with hard inserts for protection against handgun and rifle threats, third-generation Dyneema® materials enable a high-performance system 45% lighter than a system made from first-generation Dyneema® solutions – further lightening the load on law enforcement and military personnel while simultaneously maintaining the highest levels of ballistic protection and comfort.
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Textile Screen Printers Have a New Ally: EPIC™ Rio Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System from Wilflex
CLEVELAND – PolyOne today announced the launch of non-phthalate Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio, a new color mixing system for textile inks.
Epic™ Rio is the latest ink system initiative, driven by market need for the latest pigment technology into formulations having excellent color strength.