https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Hammerhead Application _ Install Guide.pdf
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Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
2 in
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
332 lbs
151 kg
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA 839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength 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
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/maxxam-bio-bio-based-polyolefin-formulations
Maxxam BIO Solutions
Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefins
Polyolefin Formulations: Maxxam™
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-registration-details-2023-sustainability-day
11 a.m.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-board-elects-william-r-jellison-director
He will serve on the Audit Committee, and his election expands the number of PolyOne directors to 11.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-oncolor-naturals-launched-pcd-paris
PolyOne’s Sandrine Reboux, senior marketing manager, and Marc Gauthier, business development manager, will be presenting OnColor Naturals, along with other solutions from the current sustainability portfolio, on January 29th at 11 am CET during the Innovation & Technology Theatre sessions.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-invisiosm-color-inspiration-2017
January 11, 2016
https://www.avient.com/news/cosmetic-packaging-reimagined-versaflex-pkg-thermoplastic-elastomers-polyone
May 11, 2018
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/gravi-tech-bio-bio-based-formulations
Customized density offering a wide range of specific gravities (1.5 - 11 gm/cm3)
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/trilliant
With some grades matching the actual density of lead (11 gm/cm3), but at a lighter weight, manufacturers see the benefits of a more sustainable solution that also offers increased design freedom and excellent chemical resistance.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/boosting-rpet-quality-and-safety-packaging?pname[]=22232
Mar 11, 2025