https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?pname[]=19476
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Edgetek PKE Glass-Filled Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Comparable dimensional stability to nylon
• Reinforced with 10–40% short glass fiber
• High impact and wear resistance
• Cost competitive
• Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6
• Non-halogen, flame retardant performance
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
These glass-reinforced materials meet the
challenges found in chemical, fuel contact, and
high moisture environments
CO2
Emission
Factor
— PKE-GF — PA6-GF — PA66-GF
HDT
Wear
Density
5
4
3
2
1
0
Equilibrium
Moisture
1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/OnColor Orange Nylon Colorant for EV Connectors Application Bulletin.pdf
LONG-TERM HEAT AGING PERFORMANCE
Heat-aging condition: 130°C, 1,000 hours in PA66/GF/FR compound
0 Hour
Comparison of PA66/GF/NHRF typical
and with OnColor™ AB23447398
500 Hours 1,000 Hours
https://www.avient.com/news/avients-new-edgetek-materials-optimize-weld-strength-flame-retardance-and-aesthetics-laser-welded-applications
Avient’s portfolio of laser weldable materials also includes multiple resin options based on polyamide 66 (PA66) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rethinking-materials-automotive-aftermarket-parts
Resolved a major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a Complēt™ moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
Facilitated lightweighting with a 50% long glass fiber PA66 thermoplastic that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6712
GREEN 3298 PA 12
PA66 GK30 H black
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6978
COMPLET(TM) LGF40-PA66 1064 NAT
383345 WT PA CROMOFIX
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=7105
COMPLET(TM) LGF50-PA66 3036 TAN
COMPLET(TM) LGF50-PA66 2052 BLK
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5283
GREY PA66
BLACK PA66
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6005
GREY DT PA66
DARK BLUE EWE PA66