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Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread
COOLER
MANUFACTURER
C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N
W H E E L T R E A D
• Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength
• UV and heat stability
• Overmoldable to PP or PC
• Provided durable TPE materials at target
durometers to achieve component-specific
performance requirements
• Offered rapid response technical support
for mold trials and guidance on processing
best practices
• Delivered consistent material quality
globally and with short lead times
Dynaflex™ G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER F A C E M A S K V E N T I L A T I O N V A L V E • ISO 9001 and USP VI compliant • Compatible with overmolding onto PP • Translucent and highly colorable • Soft touch • Provided valuable regulatory support and documentation, enabling faster internal trials and material qualification for this customer • Worked together with customer to select the best material from a broad portfolio of medical TPE grades • Trusted as a polymer supplier for multiple healthcare applications Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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CHAPTER 1 | APPLICATION SUMMARY
Design Guide 5
GT5200-0013
GT6000-0004
GT7300-0006
GT5200-5003
GT6000-5002
GT7300-5007
Specific
Gravity* 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.2
Color
Options* Various Various Black to Grey Black Various Various
Electroplating No Possibly Yes Possibly Possibly Yes
Base
Resin PP PA6 ABS PP PA6 ABS
FDA
Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Region
Produced
North
America
North
America
North
America Europe Europe Europe
Full
Name
X GT5200-0013
PT White
X GT6000-0004
PT White
X GT7300-0006
PT Black
GT7300-5003
Black FD
GT6000-5002
EI White 1
GT7300-5007
X2 White FD
*Please contact Avient for additional information
6 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS
Density Modified Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-
based alternatives to metals.
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
430–500
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)
440–510
(225–265)
483–522
(252–272)
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)
450–520
(230–270)
487–527
(254–274)
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)
460–530
(235–275)
490–530
(255–275)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–580
(276–300)
500–565
(260–300)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–200
(65–90)
140–250
(60–120)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (80)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec
Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa
Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Design Guide 7
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
430–500
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)
440–510
(225–265)
483–522
(252–272)
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)
450–520
(230–270)
487–527
(254–274)
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)
460–530
(235–275)
490–530
(255–275)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–580
(276–300)
500–565
(260–300)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–200
(65–90)
140–250
(60–120)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (80)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec
Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa
Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Comments
1.
Venting Guidelines by Resin
• PC: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• PC/PSU: .002"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PES: .003"–.004" depth & .250" width
• PEI: .001"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PP: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• ABS: .0015"–.0025" depth & .250" width
• PEEK: .002"–.004" depth & .250" width
FIGURE 40 - Venting Guidelines
Vent Groove
Vent Land
Vent
FIGURE 44 - Venting guidelines
FIGURE 43 - Venting areas
20 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 5 | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Process optimization ensures a quality process
and minimizes cycle time.
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PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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YELLOW FOAM PAK
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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Geon(TM) FM208 GRAY LOW-SMOKE FOAM
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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GEON EXPE2581 NATURAL FOAM BASE
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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Geon(TM) FB588 PURPLE FOAM NON-PHTHALATE
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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16220-05 EXPE2519 NATURAL FOAM BASE
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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Geon(TM) FK103 WHITE FOAM
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000