A higher injection velocity is needed when processing Gravi-Tech due to the thermal conductivity of the material. 2. DETERMINING COOLING TIME Step 1 – Part Cooling Time The first step is to calculate the cooling time of the part itself. 2 • TMelt = Temperature of the molten plastics • TCoolant = Thermolator temperature • TEject = Temperature the parts can eject without deforming • H = Thickness (Use thickest portion of part) • α = Thermal diffusivity Thermal diffusivity can be calculated using the equation below. • k = Thermal Conductivity Constant • ρ = Density • Cρ = Specific Heat Step 2 – Heat Transfer The next step is to calculate the heat transfer rate. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

A higher injection velocity is needed when processing Gravi-Tech due to the thermal conductivity of the material. 2. DETERMINING COOLING TIME Step 1 – Part Cooling Time The first step is to calculate the cooling time of the part itself. 2 • TMelt = Temperature of the molten plastics • TCoolant = Thermolator temperature • TEject = Temperature the parts can eject without deforming • H = Thickness (Use thickest portion of part) • α = Thermal diffusivity Thermal diffusivity can be calculated using the equation below. • k = Thermal Conductivity Constant • ρ = Density • Cρ = Specific Heat Step 2 – Heat Transfer The next step is to calculate the heat transfer rate. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

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In both cases, our experts helped innovative customers replace metal with specialty polymer formulations that can conduct heat, provide electrical insulation, or conduct electricity,” commented Holger Kronimus, vice president Europe, PolyOne Corporation.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Meets critical need for thermal weldability and kink resistance • Minimizes extractables during processing • Provides excellent tensile strength • Complies with USP VI and ISO 10993-4, -5, -11 certifications • Suitable for gamma and autoclave sterilization methods • Bio-based grade option formulated with nearly 40% Gen 1 biomass content PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

No prior thermal history ensures no additional yellowing

Standard grades in the portfolio conform to UL 94 V-2, V-0 and 5VA performance ratings, and many offer elevated Relative Thermal Index (RTI) ratings. 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. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

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Oceanworks conducts third-party testing through its laboratory partners to confirm resins are contamination free and processing parameters are met. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic