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TPE Knowledge Base TPE Technical Bulletin The part mass would be 24.6 cm^3 x Specific Gravity of TPE material.

Customizable co-extruded tack layer film that lowers VOC emissions by eliminating secondary coating and drying operations; and avoids use of liquid solvents Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version)

TPEs with Improved Barrier Performance - White Paper TPEs for Molded Case Circuit Breaker Phase Barrier Extruder information and processing guidelines for Syncure™ XLPE including temperature, flame at die tip, line speed, screw cooling and purge compound (English language version)

Versaflex™ CF 6668 formulation is specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films with low adhesion build-up (English language version) Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin

Versaflex™ CF 6668 formulation is specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films with low adhesion build-up (English language version) Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin

Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps - Product Bulletin Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films

Using a variety of metallic fibers and particles, these compounds have densities similar to traditional metals, while offering design and processing flexibility because of the polymer matrix, which can be extruded, molded, calendered, or thermoformed into the final desired shape. KEY CHARACTERISTICS The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech formulations are: • Customized density, offering a wide range of specific gravities from 1.2 to 11 gm/cm3 • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils and other harsh chemicals • Metallization and electroplating, delivering the look and feel of metal Additional features include: • Design flexibility and processing ease • Good impact strength • Elevated heat deflection temperature PRODUCT BULLETIN TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS Gravi-Tech composites are an excellent choice for applications in a full range of markets, including: Consumer Luxury packaging, golf clubs, fishing tackle, casino/gaming chips, exercise weights, hunting supplies, cutlery, appliances and hunting ammunition Healthcare X-ray shielding, nuclear medicine transport containers, and laboratory furniture and equipment Industrial Ammunition, reactor shielding, vibration and acoustical damping, military/tactical equipment, airport x-ray shielding, various food ware, building and construction equipment, inertial weighting, and underwater cable weighting Base Resin Specific Gravities Nylon 6 2.3, 2.7, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6 TPE 2.6, 3.9 TPU 2.6, 3, 4.5, 7.5, 9 PP 1.15–4 ABS 1.2–3 PPS 4 Nylon 12 4, 6.9, 11 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

The automated pultrusion process fabricates continuous glass or carbon fiber-reinforced, constant cross-section profiles with consistent, uniform properties.  For the brace, Avient's engineering team developed and analyzed three options: a unidirectional, hybrid carbon and glass fiber profile; a unidirectional carbon fiber profile; and finally, a profile made with both a unidirectional carbon fiber and a transverse engineered fabric, which had the advantage of minimizing any potential cracks from propagating. The third profile was also 41% lighter than aluminum, with a 50% increase in flexural stiffness, and maintained torsional rigidity slightly better than that of aluminum.