https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Maxxam FR Injection Molding Processing Guide.pdf
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) PP Mineral-Filled PP Glass-Filled PP HDPE LDPE Rear Zone 360–390 (182–200) 400–420 (204–216) 415–435 (213–224) 400–420 (204–216) 370–390 (188–199) Center Zone 370–400 (188–204) 410–430 (210–221) 425–445 (218–229) 410–430 (210–221) 380–400 (193–204) Front Zone 390–410 (200–210) 420–440 (216–227) 435–455 (224–235) 420–440 (216–227) 390–410 (199–210) Nozzle 400–425 (204–219) 415–435 (213–224) 430–450 (221–232) 430–450 (221–232) 400–425 (204–219) Melt Temperature 400–425 (204–219) 415–435 (213–224) 430–450 (221–232) 430–450 (221–232) 400 - 425 (204–219) Mold Temperature °F (°C) 60–120 (16–49) Pack & Hold Pressure 50–75% of injection pressure Injection Velocity (in/s) 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure (psi) 50–100 Screw Speed (rpm) 30–100 Drying Parameters Hours @ °F (°C) Not typically required.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Nymax BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions Processing Guide.pdf
Parameters NM5600-8002 RS NM5600-8004 RS Drying Temperature 100–120°C 100–130°C Drying Time 4–6 hours 4–6 hours Barrel Temperature °C °C Rear Zone 250–270 260–270 Central Zone 260–280 270–290 Front Zone 270–295 290–305 Nozzle 290–300 290–300 Mold Temperature 80–100 80–100 Screw Speed Moderate Moderate Back Pressure 3–10bar 3–10bar Cushion stroke 5–10% of plasticizing stroke 5–10% plasticizing of stroke Injection Speed Medium Medium Injection Pressure Medium–high Medium–high Holding Pressure 30–50% of injection pressure 20–40% of injection pressure Screw Type General purpose General purpose Screw L/D 20:1 20:1 Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1 2.5:1 Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring Free flow check ring Nozzle Type Reverse taper Reverse taper Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used Processing Guide 2 Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations Purge Compound 1. 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-processing?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
In order to reduce the residence time at high temperature, reduce the temperatures in the rear of the injection unit as much as possible and only keep the last zone and nozzle at the high processing temperature.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?ind%5B0%5D=6601
Headlight and rear light fixtures produce significant heat, which can stress and fatigue components over time and even reduce a lamp’s lifespan.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?sust%5B0%5D=1165
Headlight and rear light fixtures produce significant heat, which can stress and fatigue components over time and even reduce a lamp’s lifespan.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-adventure-gear
Trail Bicycle Rear Suspension Linkage
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=127&industry=0&product_family=1688&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_build_id=form-eABbCwp28m0LYQS3A8tRxIzSVnbqlh1x6IrU-oy_f-k&form_id=resource_filter_form
Trail Bicycle Rear Suspension Linkage
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/case-study-one-pager-custom-tpe-outside-rear-view-mirror-gasket.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
Reduce the rear zone temperature.
Decrease the barrel temperature in the rear.
Particularly in rear of machine).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 430–500 (220–260) 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) 430–475 (220–250) 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 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–200 (65–90) 140–250 (60–120) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 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) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 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 (220–260) 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) 430–475 (220–250) 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 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–200 (65–90) 140–250 (60–120) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 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) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 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.
Rear Platen Older machines have a rear platen which supports the clamping mechanism.