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Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 71 98 x 38 60 x 35 55 x 30 86 x 80 Typical max. throughput (kg/hr) 1000 625 250 50 120 Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10 10 10 1.8 1.25 Continuous use Yes Yes No No Yes Transfer pumps PC/Peri Peri NA NA PC Metering pumps PC/Peri PC/Peri PC/Peri Peri PC Interchangeable cassette Yes Yes Yes No Yes Typical PlanetPak delivery unit 25L 25L NA 1L 25L Other delivery packaging IBC/LN Drum/LN LN LN NA PC PUMP RATE (cc/rev) 0.09 0.28 0.87 2.6 5.2 RECOMMENDED OUTPUT RANGE (g/min) 0.9 to 9 2.8 to 28 8.7 to 87 26 to 260 53 to 520 PC PUMP MAX (g/min) 18 56 174 520 1040 CONTROLLER CMG 3000 FlexG CMG 5000 CMG 6000 Application Injection Molding Extrusion Injection Molding Extrusion Injection Molding Extrusion Injection Molding Extrusion Melt Injection Volumetric/gravimetric V V (weight data) V/G V/G Data export/network No Yes Yes Yes Touch screen No Yes Yes Yes Multiple log-in levels No No Yes Yes FlexCart Model S Optional Yes No Mini Model S No Yes No Micro Yes No Yes No Nano Yes No No No Melt Injection No No No Yes Choosing a progressive cavity pump for transfer or metering Choosing the controller MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE Here are the options which should be considered for an informed choice of combinations: (Note: LN = 3, 5 & 10L molded container PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristaltic Pump) Avient can provide support and assistance on every aspect of liquid color and additive processing.
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Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Oncolor Polymer Colorants-Sign board protive tape-case study snapshot_0520.pdf
EXTRUSION FILM MANUFACTURER S I G N B O A R D P R O T E C T I V E T A P E • Film application with a high concentration of TIO2 (>80%) • Good performance on light fastness and anti-yellowing OnColor Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/emea-automotive-case-study-off-road-vehicle.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIERS P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S • Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to manufacturers in Europe • Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot orders • Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM- approved materials • Optimized logistics so manufacturers could purchase small lots 10 engineered material and Masterbatch solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/mevopur-pharma-packaging-1-page-case-study.pdf
PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING OEM V I A L S , B O T T L E S & C O N T A I N E R S • Raw materials pre-tested to USP 661.1 and ICHQ3D guidelines • Stabilization during molding and sterilization processes for both opaque and transparent polymer materials • Certified formulations available globally • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the pharmaceutical value chain • Delivered specialized formulated solutions to meet stringent pharmaceutical packaging requirements • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Concentrates KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
CUTLERY MAKER P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S • Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium weight and feel of a metal • Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of aluminum handles • Streamlined the design and molding phase, working directly with the manufacturer • Enabled the customer to expand their product line, providing a dishwasher safe kitchen knife into the market Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Therma-Tech_Vehicle Light Heat Sink_NA_case-study-snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K S • Replace aluminium to reduce part weight and cost • Excellent thermal performance • Simplify manufacturing process • Reduced part weight by 40% and 44% in two heat sink designs while matching the performance of the incumbent material • Met thermal efficiency demands through part re-design and material selection support • Customized multiple formulations to satisfy customer needs • Improved manufacturability by changing to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Versollan OM- Len Compartment -Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER C O M P A R T M E N T C O V E R • Improve grip with a matte rubber finish • Comply with RoHS Directive • Provide superior adhesion to PC/ABS • Achieved excellent adhesion to PC/ABS at a lower wall thickness of to 2mm • Improved aesthetics and usability with the rubber finish provided by our custom formulation • Provided quick responses to customer queries and accelerated time to market KEY REQUIREMENTS GOOD ADHESION + COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/automotive-ir-lens-of-sensor-case-study-brief.pdf
FAMOUS TIER 2 COMPANY A U T O M O T I V E L I G H T I N G I R L E N S O F S E N S O R • High heat resistance up to 203°C • PESU base resin with high IR transmission • Visible light cannot pass through • Used rich experience with different IR transmission materials to support customer’s material design and test method • Customized color for IR transmittance, which allowed IR to pass through the plastic lamp without accumulating high heat Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?