https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/eccoh-5161-loose-tube-telecommunications-cable-one-page-case-study.pdf
CABLE MANUFACTURER L O O S E T U B E T E L E C O M S C A B L E • Low shrinkage (< 1%) • Consistent flame retardancy • Suitable gel resistance • Cold behaviour at - 40°C • Reduce total cost ownership • Improved processing compared to existing LSFOH material, increasing speed up to 800 m/min • Provided consultancy on processing parameters and tooling • Reduced cable thickness to 0.1mm & reduced shrinkage • Enabled customer to enter into new applications and cable designs due to the versatility of the material ECCOH™ 6151 LSFOH Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION FLAME RETARDANCY + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/trilliant-case-study-1.pdf
The manufacturer was struggling to find a replacement material with excellent chemical resistance and a high flame retardant rating.
From there, the Avient team identified material options that offered high flame retardancy and finally, requirements for processing flexibility and colorability were applied.
The results showed the Avient material outperformed typical FR PC/ABS and had an added bonus: a UL yellow card V0 flammability rating for all colors and some thicknesses.* Avient also used its custom color matching capabilities to provide pre-colored material that simplified molding, while the material’s wide processing window helped accommodate a variety of molding environments. * V0 @ 1.5 and 3.0mm FR PC/ABS failed 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% Virex TB Clorox Broad Spectrum CaviCide SaniCloth Plus wipes 1% strain not tested 1% strain not tested FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC / ABS (1.0% Strain) FR PC / ABS (1.5% Strain) Trilliant HC (1.0% strain) Trilliant HC (1.5% strain) FR PC/ABS failed 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% Virex TB Clorox Broad Spectrum CaviCide SaniCloth Plus wipes 1% strain not tested 1% strain not tested FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC/ABS failed FR PC / ABS (1.0% Strain) FR PC / ABS (1.5% Strain) Trilliant HC (1.0% strain) Trilliant HC (1.5% strain) TENSILE STRENGTH RETENTION AFTER 7 DAYS EXPOSURE Both materials were tested according to ASTM D543 for 7 days.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Complet PKE Product Bulletin.pdf
Grades are available in black and natural with 30%–50% long glass fiber, with or without a flame retardant, allowing customers to customize performance requirements for structural applications.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Chemical resistance • Maintaining high impact performance at low temperatures • Low moisture uptake • Dimensional stability comparable to nylon • Higher impact resistance than short fiber alternatives • Eco-conscious alternative to nylons • More cost-effective solution than specialty nylons • Available in non-PFAS* formulations to achieve UL 94 V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm MARKETS & APPLICATIONS These materials are for use in applications traditionally made of metal requiring moisture, chemical and cold impact performance requirements, including: • Industrial – pipes, tubing, fluid management • Electrical & Electronics – connectors, battery components, battery housings • Transportation – under-the-hood fuel/ chemical contact components, non-structural interior components • Oil & Gas – fuel pump components, fuel doors PRODUCT BULLETIN * Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES(1) TEST METHOD Complēt LGF30-PKE NAT Complēt LGF40-PKE NAT Complēt LGF50-PKE NAT Physical Density/Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.47 1.54 1.66 Mechanical Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 21,100 psi 24,700 psi 26,400 psi Tensile Modulus(2) ASTM D638 1,150,000 psi 1,570,000 psi 2,150,000 psi Flexural Modulus(3) ASTM D790 1,120,000 psi 1,480,000 psi 2,030,000 psi Flammability (non-PFAS options available) Flame Rating @ 1.5 mm UL 94 V-0 V-0 — COLD IMPACT PERFORMANCE Ft -lb /in Data based on single lot of lab-generated samples.