https://www.avient.com/news/want-textile-look-one-step-upgrade-molded-surfaces-polyone’s-smartbatch-fabric-fx
Fabric FX also adds design flexibility and greater efficiency, overcoming the fact that fabric doesn’t bond easily with intricate curves and shapes, thereby limiting design options and increasing scrap rates.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-performance-enhancing-processes/pultrusion-composite-fiber-rods
Low smoke, low halogen, flame rated and custom colors are also available for upjacketed composite rods.
https://www.avient.com/idea/pain-therapy-device-stands-out-peers
Creating a two cavity tool for the bumpers saved PTA 70% over the cost of an overmolding tool, and reduced scrap rates typical with overmolded housings by 80%.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx
In addition, because it is difficult to bond textiles to parts with intricate curves and shapes, the application of fabric can limit design options and increase scrap rates.
https://www.avient.com/idea/i-ilsan-saves-time-money-self-lubricating-polymer
The company, which does its own injection molding, found that the polyamide and LubriOne™ combination generated a 50% reduction in scrap rates.
https://www.avient.com/idea/eco-conscious-packaging-collapsible-totes
It comes with a full-flow valve in place with a retained gasket system that can increase flow rates.
https://www.avient.com/idea/automaker-finds-savings-appeal-new-colorant-plus-additive
Improved quality and reduced waste: It eliminated uneven quality and high scrap rates that were inherent to working with fabric-covered parts.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/chain-extender-additives/colormatrix-reprize-iv-builder-pet
Liquid based formulation preserves active action until extrusion to ensure excellent performance at low addition rates
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-high-performance-materials-portfolio-edgetek-toughened-ppa
With a slower moisture absorption rate than PA66, they also help to improve durability and long-term performance.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-eccoh-lsfoh-grades-optical-fiber-cables
For example, Mordor Intelligence forecasts the OFC market will see a 12.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2025.