The plastics industry faces the challenge of complying with several new regulations, such as the European Union's mandate for increased use of recycled materials in plastic packaging. Regarding product safety, this particularly affects recycled resins intended to come into contact with food and beverages, such as recycled PET (rPET).  

Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™  Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (Chinese language version) Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled formulations enhance impact strength and provide UV stability in roof rack (Spanish language version) Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled nylon provides strength and UV stability for marine accessories 

Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™  Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (Chinese language version) Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled formulations enhance impact strength and provide UV stability in roof rack (Spanish language version) Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled nylon provides strength and UV stability for marine accessories 

Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™  Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (Chinese language version) Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled formulations enhance impact strength and provide UV stability in roof rack (Spanish language version) Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled nylon provides strength and UV stability for marine accessories 

PET blue toners and colors for enhanced recyclability (Chinese language version) Use of chain extender to help increase the share of recycled PET fibers in acoustic and thermal management car components NIR Detectable Sortable Blacks for Recyclable Packaging - Product Bulletin (Chinese)

Through our design expertise and material science, we help our customers reduce material usage, enable recycle solutions, improve physical performance and reuse potential of recycled materials. The demonstration plant mimics real world recycling in a research environment. It is estimated that 9% of the world’s plastic is recycled by end users.

Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations

TEMPERATURE Material Rear Center Front Nozzle Melt Mold Nylon 6,6 540–570 530–560 530–560 540–570 540–570 200–300 (90–150) Nylon 6,6 30% SS 540–570 530–560 530–560 540–570 540–570 200–300 (90–150) PBT 510–410 (265–280) 490–540 (255–280) 480–530 480–530 480–530 150–250 (65–120) PC 14% NiCF 540–570 540–570 530–560 530–560 530–560 150–250 (65–120) ABS 470–520 460–520 460–520 460–530 (240–275) 460–530 (240–275) 100–200 (40–90) PP 440–480 (225–250) 440–480 (225–250) 430–470 (220–245) 420–460 (215–240) 420–460 (215–240) 125–175 (50–80) DRYING Material Temperature °F (°C) Time Minimum Moisture Maximum Moisture Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% Nylon 6,6 30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% PBT 14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03% PC 14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02% ABS 14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10% PP 14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30% Equipment • Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size - Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins • General purpose metering screw is recommended - Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended • L/D ratio - 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering) • Low compression ratio - 2:1–3:1 • Deep flights recommended - Metering zone 3.5 mm - Feed zone 7.5 mm • Check ring - Three-piece, free-flowing check ring • General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended) - Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32" - Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins • Clamp tonnage: - 2.5–5 tons/in2 Gates • Large, free-flow gating recommended - 0.25" x 0.125" land length - 0.5" gate depth Runners • Full round gate design • No sharp corners • Minimum of 0.25" diameter • Hot runners can be used PROCESSING Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability) PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity) • Low shear process • Low screw speed and screw RPM • Slow Injection speed • Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection - Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location - Improves mechanical performance near gate location - Promotes ideal fiber orientation Resin Rich Surface • Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times ≥ Max mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly Fiber Rich Surface • Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times ≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

When considering sustainable content TPEs, recycled content formulations have more limitations based on the comingled nature of recycled raw materials. TPEs, however, have an advantage when it comes to recycling. For example, the use of sustainable content such as bio-based or recycled sources can lower a PCF.

When considering sustainable content TPEs, recycled content formulations have more limitations based on the comingled nature of recycled raw materials. TPEs, however, have an advantage when it comes to recycling. For example, the use of sustainable content such as bio-based or recycled sources can lower a PCF.