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PROFILE EXTRUDER I N T E R I O R M O D U L A R P A N E L S • Meet ASTM E84 Class A fire safety rating for polyethylene sheet and profile extrusion wall construction • Provide a non-halogenated flame retardant that meets healthy building certification and approvals • Offer internal screening and cone calorimeter testing for multiple formulations with quick turnaround of results • Achieve target performance in aesthetics, impact, dimensional stability, CLTE, and E84 testing • Met global flammability standards including required ASTM E84 Class A fire safety rating • Offered a non-halogenated flame-retardant solution to address current or emerging healthy building codes and LEED material credits • Provided in-house UL-certified labs and multiple manufacturing locations to perform UL 94 material sampling and testing • Delivered on all key performance and testing requirements Cesa MAX Flame Retardant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/antimicrobials-for-electronics-application-bulletin.pdf
These antibacterial and antifungal additives reduce growth of bacteria, mold and fungus on the surface and through the thickness of the plastic part.
They are available for processes including extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding and thermoforming. 1. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and- telecommunications/articles/global-mobile-consumer-survey-us-edition.html 2. https://cals.arizona.edu/news/why-your-cellphone-has-more-germs-toilet www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
ANTIMICROBIALS FOR PLASTICS Effective in reducing bacterial growth across a range of polymer resins Bacteria does not attach to surface of part molded with WithStand Bacteria attaches to surface of part molded without WithStand Side View Molded with antimicrobial additives Molded without antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/maxxam-polyolefins-formualtions-case-study.pdf
HVAC doors are typically produced by injection molding two parts that provide structural strength and air sealing performance.
This global reach also allowed Avient to respond quickly to mold trials, and eliminate import and shipping challenges.
Avient engineered a new customized formulation for the part, which provided both the processability required for extremely short cycle injection-compression molding, as well as including an additive to stabilize the material when in contact with copper.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/LFT Application Development Center Bulletin.pdf
These tools include mold-filling simulations to study fill patterns (including predicted pack and cooling) of the geometry and predict knit line locations at resin flow fronts to help ensure you are directing the best fiber alignment (strength) in the highest stress areas that your product endures when in use.
Our onsite technical support team is here to help with process development, mold design suggestions, material training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Let us walk you through: Optimizing the LFT Molding Processes • Ensuring proper drying and preparation of the material (review of drying equipment) • Processing guidance for the specific grade (temperature and pressure suggestions) • Primary process development (including runner & gate geometry) • Secondary operation process development • Tooling debugging/optimization, especially if the injection mold is new Troubleshooting • Failure analysis/issue resolution (including pyrolysis/burn-off reviews to study internal fiber structure and length) • Process/mold support to perfect finished goods • Equipment review Training • Polymers fundamentals training • Design guidance for LFT IN-HOUSE PROTOTYPING SUPPORT Our 55,000 square foot Application Development Center is most often leveraged for new program prototyping and R&D trials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/b-c-industry-bulletin.pdf
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BULLETIN SAFETY Security and prevention SOLUTION: Flame retardants, laser marking additives, electrical and thermal additives SURFACE FINISH Low maintenance, natural wood grain aesthetics SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite (WPC) capstock technology PROTECTION Potable water tanks, electrical connectors, piping & tubing, insulation SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical and thermal additives LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance, mold & mildew resistance SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants, impact modifiers, antimicrobial additives SUSTAINABILITY LEED building & material credits, healthy building, reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming agents, bio-derived colorants & additives LANDSCAPE HARMONY Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic flooring colorants, stains The building and construction industry is dynamic, with trends towards high- performance buildings, elegant outdoor areas, healthier living spaces, and eco-friendly environments.
DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Additives Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth— reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Additives Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking Additives UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Additives Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Additives Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Additives Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs.