Dyneema® began as an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMPE fiber). To meet the growing demand for more sustainable solutions, Avient has introduced the first ever biobased ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber.

The page below summarizes the common overmolding situations for medical, universal, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon and copolyester. Overmolding Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Dynalloy™ 8900 Series – Low density polyethylene (LDPE) overmolding

Avient introduces the Syncure™ XLPE 200 Series, cross-linkable polyethylene formulations with a DBDPE-free alternative to traditional flame-retardant materials for low voltage cable systems. CLEVELAND – October 11, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation is expanding its Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations portfolio with the launch of new flame-retardant grades made without decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE). Like other Syncure materials, the DBDPE-free formulations combine a polyethylene graft resin and flame-retardant catalyst to create a cross-linked solution for cable systems.

Spiral flow test performed using 0.0625" x 0.375" channel at 400°F

Common Types & Deniers HT: High Tenacity UM: Higher Modulus/Lower Elongation NT: Medium tenacity Deniers: 200, 400, 750, 1000, 1420, 1500, 2250

Common Types & Deniers T-200 Rubber Reinforcement T221, T220N Rope, Cable, Cord T-240 Fabrics, Composites Deniers: 200, 400, 720, 1000, 1500

With a typical tensile strength of 400 – 500 ksi and average density of 1.55 g/cc, CFRP composites can be up to 10 times stronger and 5 times lighter than steel. 

Recent developments in laser marking equipment allow manufacturers to run wire and cable production lines at rates up to 400 meters/minute.

Ross added, “During this time we developed more than 400 custom silicone solutions utilizing PolyOne’s specialty silicone colorants, and I would like to extend a special thanks to Tom Manello and the entire team at PolyOne for their ongoing collaboration with us.”

Common Types & Deniers T-29:Standard Modulus T-49:High Modulus AP:15% higher tenacity than T-29 KM2:Optimized ballistic resistance Deniers:200, 380, 400, 750, 800, 1000, 1420, 2160, 2250, 2840, 3000, 7100