https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-part-design?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
When designing a TPE part, there are a few general rules to follow:
The flow to thickness ratio should be 200 maximum, however this is dependent on the material and the part design.
The distance the material flows is measured in inches.
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This material solution offers exceptional thermoformed detail, improved material distribution, short heating and cooling cycles, and no pre-drying under normal conditions, enabling sign manufacturers to save on energy, labor and production costs.”
UltraTuf SG sheet also provides superior heat resistance and ease of fabrication for enhanced design flexibility.
https://www.avient.com/news/tough-enough-protect-power-grid
PolyOne and Southern States worked together to develop a modular design that made it easy to customize solutions for each application and at the same time meet customers’ tight delivery requirements.
The Southern States ballistic solutions are key elements in meeting the needs of utilities as they work to improve the security of critical assets,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2015 revenues of $3.4 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-franklin-electric-pressure-booster-pump-made-possible-fiberloc-polyone
While Franklin Electric’s engineers investigated several options, Geon Fiberloc composite provided the only solution that enabled them to design and mold a complex control head and meet both NSF 61 and UL flame retardancy requirements.
We worked closely with the engineers at Franklin Electric to understand their application and performance needs and offered a solution that not only met the demanding requirements of the pump, but also improved processing performance,” said James Stephenson, director, global marketing, Geon Performance Materials.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
The company’s innovative material, colorant and additive technologies can help designers, brand owners, and manufacturers improve the performance and aesthetics of their applications, while enabling sustainability benefits such as significant energy savings and increased use of recycled content.
Visitors can find Avient at the TechTalk Show Area, Hall 16, Stand R32, and the Design x Innovation Gallery, Gate 2 Lobby 1/F, Hall 17.
A Design Forum on April 19 from 10:35 to 11:00 hours at Hall 18, Room CC201A, 2/F, on ColorForward™ Color Forecasting and GraviTech™ Density-Modified Formulations
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-new-bio-derived-thermoplastic-elastomers-overmolding
OEMs want to incorporate environmentally responsible materials in their designs, especially those who manufacture consumer products, yet they also need to meet functional requirements,” said Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne.
Further supporting sustainability, when manufacturing with reSound OM, production scrap material can be reused.
The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as:
https://www.avient.com/news/pet-haze-reduced-recyclability-improved-new-amosorb-oxygen-scavenger
PET is a popular choice for food and beverage packaging, affording high clarity with design flexibility, and can be easily recycled multiple times, unlike alternative packaging materials.
To support the move toward a circular economy, governments are legislating increased levels of recycled material in single-use packaging.
The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as:
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-packaging/diagnostic-kits
Liquid color & additive concentrates designed for use in medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging
Catheter Materials & Medical Tubing
Designed to help you overcome challenges for healthcare devices and applications
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/exploring-world-fluoropolymers?ind%5B0%5D=21509
A look at processing and coloring these high-performance materials
Adding to their versatility, formulations can be designed using colors and specialty additives to meet specific needs.
Selecting the right fluoropolymer for your application can have multiple nuances, from properties and processing to design and appearance.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/exploring-world-fluoropolymers
A look at processing and coloring these high-performance materials
Adding to their versatility, formulations can be designed using colors and specialty additives to meet specific needs.
Selecting the right fluoropolymer for your application can have multiple nuances, from properties and processing to design and appearance.