Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites - lightweight, strong and versatile.  Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. 

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites - lightweight, strong and versatile.  Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. 

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ Fiber Long Reinforced Thermoplastics Fan Blade Complēt Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite provided part consolidation, design consultation, and robust FEA support

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ Fiber Long Reinforced Thermoplastics Fan Blade Complēt Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite provided part consolidation, design consultation, and robust FEA support

Fiber Colorants and Additives Overview MagIQ Fiber Colorant and Additive Technology MagIQ fiber colorant and additive technology for the mass dyeing and functional modification of synthetic fibers

CRTM™ (continuous resin transfer molding) panels are high quality composite sandwich panels with tailored, multi-axial fiber reinforcements, high-fiber volume contents and very low void content. Smart Materials™ Advanced Composites eBook Curious about composites?

CASE STUDY: GORDON COMPOSITES™ VIBRATORY CONVEYOR SPRINGS Challe nge Accepted. Fiber reinforced composites are a popular material of choice for reliable performance, providing high flexural strength and excellent resistance to heat, moisture, and chemical exposure. Drawing on over 65 years of composite expertise in manufacturing high performance archery bow limbs - which require consistent, deep deflection under high loads each time the bowstring is pulled - the Gordon Composites team has translated this technology into continuous fiber reinforced composite springs that are specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of vibratory conveyors.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates For Strengthening, Stiffening and Lightweighting Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) products from Avient are continuous fiber polymer rods, bars and laminates used in a variety of structural strengthening, engineered weight reduction, and repair applications in multiple industries. The highly uniform and parallel reinforcing fibers result in superior mechanical property translation, and customized profile geometries offer part consolidation and simplification of assembly. To learn more about Avient carbon fiber reinforced polymer solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) • Maximum thickness of 0.625 in/1.59 cm • Full machining capabilities available

These bio-derived and glass fiber-reinforced formulations utilize 16–47% natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw, and wheat. The Nymax BIO portfolio includes six grades that offer lower warpage plus excellent surface appearance and colorability compared with traditional PA66 glass fiber-filled materials. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Bio-polymers that reduce the carbon footprint value significantly • Achieves equivalent performance as PA66 glass fiber-filled materials • Excellent surface appearance and colorability • Lower warpage compared with PA66 glass fiber-filled materials • Cost-effective alternative to PA66 glass fiber-filled materials • Excellent dimensional stability and property retention rate after water uptake • Commercially available in Asia APPLICATIONS Nymax BIO formulations can be applied to reach sustainability goals in demanding applications including: • Transportation • Consumer goods • Industrial • Building and construction PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) PP Mineral-Filled PP Glass-Filled PP HDPE LDPE Rear Zone 360–390 (182–200) 400–420 (204–216) 415–435 (213–224) 400–420 (204–216) 370–390 (188–199) Center Zone 370–400 (188–204) 410–430 (210–221) 425–445 (218–229) 410–430 (210–221) 380–400 (193–204) Front Zone 390–410 (200–210) 420–440 (216–227) 435–455 (224–235) 420–440 (216–227) 390–410 (199–210) Nozzle 400–425 (204–219) 415–435 (213–224) 430–450 (221–232) 430–450 (221–232) 400–425 (204–219) Melt Temperature 400–425 (204–219) 415–435 (213–224) 430–450 (221–232) 430–450 (221–232) 400 - 425 (204–219) Mold Temperature °F (°C) 60–120 (16–49) Pack & Hold Pressure 50–75% of injection pressure Injection Velocity (in/s) 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure (psi) 50–100 Screw Speed (rpm) 30–100 Drying Parameters Hours @ °F (°C) Not typically required. Drying non-halogenated materials is suggested. 2 hours @ 100 (38) Moisture Range (%) Not required Increase the vent depth to 0.010" at 0.100" away from the cavity and vent to atmosphere. • Vents should be placed at the intersection of each 90° bend in the runner system off of the cold slug well and vented to atmosphere PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Black Specks Contamination • Purge barrel with general purpose PP • Verify correct nozzle is being used • Pull screw for cleaning Degraded/overheated material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Decrease injection speed • Use appropriately sized barrel Brittleness Degraded/overheated material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Decrease injection speed • Use appropriately sized barrel Gate location and/or size • Relocate gate to nonstress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate and lower molded-in stress Burning Process related • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection rate Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size to reduce shear Fibers/Minerals on Surface or Uneven Surface Appearance Melt temperature too low • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed Insufficient packing • Increase hold pressure and time • Increase shot size Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection rate • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Adjust transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection rate Melt and/or mold too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease screw speed Loose clamp • Reset mold height • Increase clamp tonnage Troubleshooting Recommendations PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold too cold • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection rate Mold design • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line Shot size • Adjust transfer position to 98% full • Increase shot size Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression Shrink Too much shrink • Increase cooling time • Decrease mold temperature Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time • Increase mold temperature Sink Marks Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Insufficient material volume • Adjust transfer position • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure Troubleshooting Recommendations (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sticking in Mold Overfilled cavity • Decrease injection rate and pressure • Decrease hold pressure • Adjust transfer position • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease cooling time Mold design • Increase draft angle • Polish cores in direction of ejection Part is too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time Warp Process related • Increase cooling time • Increase melt temperature • Increase pack pressure • Increase pack time • Decrease mold temperature Mold design • Inspect for non-uniform mold cooling Part design • Inspect for non-uniform wall thickness Temperature control unit incorrect temperature • Check settings • Inspect thermocouple Weld Lines Melt front temperatures are too low • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase injection rate • Increase mold temperature Mold design • Increase gate size • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents and/or false ejector pin • Move gate location 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.