These natural fiber-filled solutions can be processed on standard machinery and tooling at low injection molding temperatures and short cycle times, and will complement the advanced long and short fiber solutions in PolyOne’s current portfolio. Parts molded by Fraunhofer)

Additional benefits of the material include a UL Yellow Card V-0 flammability rating, pre-colored capabilities for simplified molding, and a wider processing window to help accommodate a variety of molding environments.

Cesa Withstand additives include organic and inorganic ingredients to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi on the plastic surface, providing uncompromising antimicrobial performance. The two new available grades of Cesa Withstand for TPU film can meet the specific anti-bacterial and anti-mold protection needs of medical beds, transparent tent components, and ice bags.

An advancing core should be used when the mold opens and the elastomer should be allowed to deflect as it is ejected. Most GLS styrenic TPEs (Dynaflex and some Versaflex) have fairly high mold shrinkage and cause the overmolding TPE to contract more than the substrate, which can result in warpage or cupping of the substrate part.

Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. Moreover, the ability to mold polymers into complex shapes reduces the need for additional parts, simplifying battery pack assembly and lowering labor costs. 

Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. Moreover, the ability to mold polymers into complex shapes reduces the need for additional parts, simplifying battery pack assembly and lowering labor costs. 

The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Avient and the manufacturer conducted a series of molding trials to establish proper part performance, and the teams also coordinated sales, engineering and technical support in tandem.

Antimicrobial and antifungal additives can protect the user interfaces and touchpoints from mold, mildew, and bacteria, while antistatic and conductive formulations can prevent static discharge and create safer, statically dissipated plastic parts.   Lastly, molded-in color (MIC) metallics offer a means of eliminating paint resulting in reduced VOCs and fewer processing steps for energy savings and a lower carbon footprint.  

Antimicrobial and antifungal additives can protect the user interfaces and touchpoints from mold, mildew, and bacteria, while antistatic and conductive formulations can prevent static discharge and create safer, statically dissipated plastic parts.   Lastly, molded-in color (MIC) metallics offer a means of eliminating paint resulting in reduced VOCs and fewer processing steps for energy savings and a lower carbon footprint.  

The bumpers were molded separately and then slipped into channels between the upper and lower housing components (instead of overmolding them onto the housing). Cost savings: Molding the bumpers separately and inserting them into the housing keeps costs down yet provides the seamless appearance of overmolding.