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Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 480–540 (248–282) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 490–550 (254–287) 485–525 (251–273) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 500–560 (260–293) 490–530 (254–276) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 510–570 (265–298) 490–540 (254–282) 530–600 (275–315) 430–475 (220–250) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 510–570 (265–298) 490–540 (254–282) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–300 (65–148) 140–280 (60–137) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (82) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec Injection Pressure 1,000–2,000 psi; 7–14 Mpa Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Comments 1.
Hoop stress can be determined using the following equations (figures 15–18).1 • V = Length of Boss (figure 14) = .400 • I = Interference Fit (figure 15) • W = Geometry Factor (figure 16) • H = Hoop Stress (figure 17) • E = Material Modulus • μ = Frictional force between materials • lEngage = length of engagement between the shaft and the hub Press Fit Example Problem Figure 14 is an example of a press fit problem.
Unfortunately, this method only has limited durability and has a minimum amount of assembly repeatability.2 FIGURE 19 - Mechanical Fasteners Design Guidlines Potential high stress due to wedging action of screw head Potential high stress due to wedging action of screw head Poor DesignsPoor Designs Preferred DesignsPreferred Designs Planned gap between added bosses prevents excessive bending of hosing as bosses touch and go into compression Planned gap between added bosses prevents excessive bending of hosing as bosses touch and go into compression Alternative recessed head design avoids potentially dangerous wedging action Alternative recessed head design avoids potentially dangerous wedging action Truss or Round Head ScrewTruss or Round Head Screw Potential high bending stress as bolt is tightened Potential high bending stress as bolt is tightened Flat-head Screw Standard Screw Plastic Part Metal Sub-frame Shoulder Screw Plastic Part Metal Casting FIGURE 20 - Mechanical fasteners design guidelines F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 16 - Interference fit variable F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 17 - Geometry factor variable F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 18 - Hoop stress equation F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 19 - Press fit pull-out force .400 .500 .375 .373 .650 FIGURE 15 - Press fit example Design Guide 13 ADHESIVE TYPES A chart containing the various specific adhesive types, with advantages and disadvantages of both can be seen in the appendix.
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MARINE PLYWOOD Hammerhead™ panels are three times lighter than marine plywood MOISTURE ABSORPTION % weight change due to water absorption for selected composites and marine plywood 10000 60000 110000 160000 210000 260000 310000 360000 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 F le x u ra l R ig id it y - lb / in 2 Panel Thickness - in Hammerhead™ 5.3lb/in^3 Core Density Hammerhead™ 8.4lb/in^3 Core Density Plywood — Hammerhead™ 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density — Hammerhead™ 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density — Marine Plywood 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 % W e ig h t C h a n g e Immersion Time - Days .50" Hammerhead™ .75" Hammerhead™ 1" Hammerhead™ 1.50" Hammerhead™ .50" marine plywood .75" marine plywood 1" marine plywood Fl ex ur al R ig id ity - lb -in 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING & DRILLING Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore, PTFE coating Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit FORMING Apply localized 400˚F heat at a length proportional to the panel thickness (see equation below) and bend to shape.
Heat Length = π 2 * Thickness Radius = S B S T = 400°F B S GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in 1.5 in 2 in 2400 2820 2748 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 665 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 1084 Marine Plywood 2 in 770 Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 1055 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 919 L-Bracket Installation Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 2375 Marine Plywood 2 in 770 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 797 U-Channel Installation N O T AB BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 420 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 332 Marine Plywood 2 in 984 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 1298 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/in3 Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 Mixed Conditions ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted.
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EPS: $1.20 Proforma Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 12/31/12 (Reflecting Financing & Spartech Acquisition) • Total Debt at 12/31/12 h $1,010 $297 $360 $300 $400 Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2012 ($ millions) Less: Cash Net Debt 213 $797 $50 $297 $100 $200 • Available Liquidity Cash $213 $800 Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2012 P f f 2/13 Fi i $50 $0 2015 2017 2020 Interest Rates: 7.500% 5.000% 7.375% Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity $213 271 $484 $600 $400 $600 Proforma for 2/13 Financing ($ millions) Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.0x* $484 $50 $360 $0 $200 • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.35x** $50$0 2015 2020 2023 Page 14 Interest Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Assumes $65 million of synergies related to Spartech acquistion **Assumes no synergies related to Spartech acquistion Use of Cash Share DividendsOrganic G Acquisitions • Repurchased 1 2 Repurchase • Introduced a Dividends • Expanding our Growth T t th t d Acquisitions • Repurchased 1.2 million shares in 2012 • 20.0 million shares are il bl f • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint available for repurchase under the current authorization Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions Proforma Cash Balance = $213M N t D bt / EBITDA* 2 0X CAPEX Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.0X *Adjusted EBITDA assumes synergies related to the Spartech acquisition are realized at close; preliminary synergies estimated at $65M and are expected to be achieved over a 3-year period Page 15 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Use of Non GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 4 All time closing high of $29.48 August 1, 2013 • 15 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 42% versus 20% growth in the S&P 400% increase in market cap, from $0.7b to $2.8b since 2006 The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Four Pillar Strategy Page 5 PP&S 15% Specialty 60% Distribution 25% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re Appliance 6% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer 9% Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare 9% Transportation 16% Textiles 1% United States 70% Europe 14% Canada 8% Asia 5% Latin America 3% 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* End Markets* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* EPS Page 6 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations PolyOne At A Glance * Restated to exclude discontinued operations Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations 2% 34% 43% 45% 60% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** H1'13 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M $98M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 H1 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.6% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.2% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.4% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 8.3% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 11.5% 46.5% 2006 Q2 2013 $20.3 $44.7 2006 TTM Q2'13 14.3% 31.1% 2006 Q2 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 9 We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation Polymer Science Formulation Chemistry Processing Inputs Base Resins Additives Modifiers Colorants Specialized Polymer Materials, Services, and Solutions Expertise Satisfied Consumers PolyOne Customer Innovative Products & Services Marketplace Demands Performance Requirements Value Drivers Page 10 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.
EPS: $1.00 $0.54 $0.68 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 $0.75 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted EPS $101.0 $132.6 $50.0 $100.0 $150.0 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) +31% $68.8 $97.7 $50.0 $75.0 $100.0 H1'12 H1'13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) First Half 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior year first half • Operating Income expanded 31% versus first half 2012 • Specialty operating income up 42% • Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12 • Portfolio transformation activities Completed acquisition of Spartech Divested non-core Resin business +26% +42% Page 12 • Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010 Other Debt 21 • Total Debt at 6/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x* • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted) $392 310 $702 $1,031 392 $639 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Cash Balance = $392M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased ~3.0M shares YTD in 2013 • 17 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • North American manufacturing alignment Acquisitions *TTM 6/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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To mold high-performance thermoplastics, processing equipment must be capable of melt temperatures up to 400°C and mold temperatures up to 200°C.
The material typically works best with a nozzle temperature between 360–400°C and a heated bed of 120°C.
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Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber is lightweight and abrasion resistant
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
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Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
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PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE WIRE & CABLE SOLUTIONS Specialty Engineered Materials High performance insulation, jacketing, and cross-web formulations for the wire and cable industry Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations • Ambient curing • Flame performance • Resistant to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion • Low temperature properties • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds • DBDPE-free grades available • UL/CSA bulletins Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations • FEP alternative • Fire performance • UL 444 & plenum yellow card compliance • Low dielectric • High extrusion speeds • Thin wall extrudability Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame Retardant Formulations • Low dielectric • Uniform cell structure • Crush & heat resistance • Ease of chemical foaming ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations • Improved fire safety • Low smoke, fume, non-halogen (LSFOH) formulations • Chemical resistance ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions • Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness • Excellent mechanical & electrical properties • Easily processed • Operating temperature of 90°C • Moisture cure technology Synprene™ Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers • Flexibility • Flame performance • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Chemical resistance • Easily colored FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing Formulations • Resistance to harsh environments • Low temperature performance • Flame performance • High extrusion speeds • Sunlight resistance FEATURES SPECIFICATION ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618 Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44 Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44 Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703 Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44 Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44 Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2 Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61 Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44 Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44 INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS Low Voltage Power Cables • Flame performance • Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion • Low temperature performance • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS Category Cables • FEP alternative • Flame performance • Low dielectric constant • High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability • Chemical resistance • Low temperature performance • Flexibility FEATURES SPECIFICATION Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444 Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444 Optical Fiber Cables • Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Low smoke & toxicity • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds FEATURES SPECIFICATION ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific flame requirements Coaxial Cables • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds • Low dielectric constant • Uniform cell structure • Crush & heat resistance FEATURES SPECIFICATION Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific flame requirements JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing • Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Low smoke & toxicity • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds • Easily colored FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Building & construction, industrial ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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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.
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