The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem while providing comparable softness to silicone. Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself. Projections showed the cost of a new tool would be recouped within months, enabling the manufacturer to move forward with confidence.

Injection molding the closure from this material, called Gravi-Tech™, would provide the look, feel and sound of metal and maintain a premium perception. Switching from metal forming to injection molding would also enable processing cost savings and expanded design freedom. Finding a material that would not compromise the premium quality provided to a leading spirits brand was critical for the closure producer.

These awards are described more fully in the “What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation” section of this proxy statement. These awards are described more fully in the “What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation” section of this proxy statement. McAlindon and would have been forfeited upon her separation from service.

Why? Why is this? Why is this, as these are pellets, not dust or fine particles?

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EXTRUDER Screw 1" to 6" deep flighted metering screw 3:1 compression ratio Tooling Tubing type – zero land (for smaller sizes) Pressure type – for 1" size or larger Die Tubing type – low DDR Pressure type – short land L/D 24:1 or higher Screen Pack 20/40/20 Mesh Cooling Trough 120–150 °F (50–65 °C) recommended Dryer Hot air or desiccant type, 4 hours at 175–185 °F PROCESSING Temperature Wire Preheat None Feed Zones 290–300 °F Transition 320–340 °F Metering 340–350 °F Head/Die 350–365 °F Target Melt 350–365 °F Maximum Melt 390 °F Purge Compound HDPE www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

ATTRIBUTE PC PUMP PERI PUMP CMG 3000 CMG 5000 Delivery throughput – Low – – Metering throughput High Low – – Volumetric/gravimetric V V V V/G Data export/network – – No Yes Touch screen – – No Yes Multiple log-in levels – – No Yes The range of progressing cavity pump rates attainable can be used to determine the correct size of pump.

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