https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/oncap-hc-product-bulletin.pdf
Additive technologies focused on processing, such as cycle time reducers or chemical foaming agents, maximize production throughput and can help achieve cost savings and process optimization.
Polypropylene (PP) Polyethylene (PE) Polystyrene (PS) Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Polyamide (PA) Copolyester (CoPET) Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV) Polycarbonate (PC) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Polycarbonate/ABS (PC/ABS) www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/2023 OHP Off Road Application Bulletin.pdf
DURABILITY High Impact Strength, Weatherability SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA, Nylon Engineered Formulations AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics THERMAL MANAGEMENT LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, High Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites SENSORY EXPERIENCE Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization, Custom Color, Low Friction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs STRENGTH & STABILITY Excellent Dimensional Stability, High Stiffness, Impact Resistance SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancements SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance, UV Stable Additives, Anti-Static Additives STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE Corrosion Resistance, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Nylon Engineered Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Chemical Foaming Additives METAL REPLACEMENT Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durability SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS STYLE & GRIT To all thrill seekers, fans and enthusiasts, your brand says, “Bring it!”
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Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives for HVAC Automotive Producer
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives for Putty Knife
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives for Automotive Grab Handle
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Geon(TM) FK167-11 Red HD Foam (PMS200)
Geon(TM) FK167-42 Blue HD Foam (PMS303)
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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MILK WHITE PP 2
F548 White Foam
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Foaming Prediction Service
Foaming Prediction Service
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
USES & APPLICATIONS FOAM CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 8 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 130 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 19mm 25mm 13mm 19mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 5848 Quad-Ply 5848 Quad-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.83 4.05 0.93 4.54 1.04 5.08 0.96 4.69 1.13 5.52 1.31 6.40 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 104 0.72 112 0.77 102 0.70 168 1.16 171 1.18 172 1.19 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 834,000 5,750 605,000 4,171 375,000 2,586 889,000 6,129 672,000 4,633 481,000 3,316 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 33,000 95,000 64,000 183,000 100,000 286,000 42,000 120,000 71,000 203,000 126,000 361,000 TRUCK & RV • Ceilings • Cabinetry • Load floors • Sidewalls • Aerodynamic components BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • Modular panels for temporary structures • Garage & industrial doors • Walls & flooring RAIL • Doors • Flooring • Interior panels MARINE • Stringers • Bulkheads • Ceilings & decking • Doors & cabinetry HONEYCOMB CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.49 2.39 0.63 3.08 0.63 3.08 0.8 3.91 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 33 0.23 82 0.57 46 0.32 97 0.67 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 418,000 2,882 693,000 4,778 265,000 1,827 368,000 2,537 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 15,000 43,000 27,000 77,000 41,000 117,000 75,000 215,000 SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION Meets performance required for marine applications Predictive deflection in various load cases.
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM HONEY COMB Through- bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Highest pullout strengths Requires pilot hole ✓ Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use— no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments ✓ Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout ✓ Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ FASTENER SELECTION Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Chemical Foaming Agents Application Bulletin.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging As the need to integrate sustainability in the design of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging are looking for materials with a more environmentally-friendly profile.
One angle is to offer chemical foaming agents that help reduce plastic material use.
These CFAs are the result of Avient’s combined experiences in the development of chemical foaming agents for automotive plastic components and polymer solutions for healthcare applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
Versaflex XP 2850 Hardness, Shore A 53 Specific Gravity 0.89 Color Natural Tensile Strength (psi) 616.4 Elongation at Break (%) 541.4 Viscosity @ 11170/sec (Pa s) 10.9 Dry Kinetic COF 1.256 Wet Kinetic COF 2.463 Increase in COF* (%) 96.1 Abrasion Loss** (mg/cycle) 0.014 Bondability*** PP, PE TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF VERSAFLEX XP WET GRIP MATERIAL * Pull time = 5 sec; Sled Weight = 203 grams; Rate = 30cm/min ** Weight = 1000 grams; Cycles = 500; Wheel = H-18 *** For bonding to other substrates, please contact Avient COMPARING VERSAFLEX XP 2850 WITH COMMONLY USED WET GRIP MATERIALS 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 1.26 2.46 0.85 0.52 0.40 1.20 0.52 0.50 0.52 0.500.50 0.49 Wax Rubber EVA Foam Rubberized Vinyl Versaflex XP 2850 PVC DRY WET Wet/Dry COF Performance *Prepared to standard ASTM D1141-98R21 ps i Du ro m et er (S ho re A )
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/ColorMatrix Excelite Product Bulletin.pdf
ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ Foaming Agents High performance liquid foaming additives for extrusion applications PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Excelite™ high performance liquid foaming additives are specifically designed for vinyl, polyethylene and polystyrene foaming applications.
This provides enhanced cell structure and consistent foaming.
Specific grades are available to meet food contact requirements and also as nucleating additives for physical foaming agents.