https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?pname[]=10734
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Nymax _ Nymax REC Processing Guide.pdf
In addition, the Nymax™ REC series offers PA6 and PA66 grades with post-industrial recycled (PIR) or post-consumer recycled (PCR) nylon to support a circular economy.
Injection Molding Parameters Base Resin PA6 PA6 IM/ST PA6 GF PA6 GMF PA66 IM/ST PA66 GF Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 450–490 (232–254) 440–490 (226–254) 490–510 (254–265) 480–500 (249–260) 510–530 (265–276) 510–530 (265–276) Center Zone 460–500 (238–260) 450–500 (232–260) 500–520 (260–271) 490–510 (254–265) 510–530 (265–276) 520–540 (271–282) Front Zone 470–510 (243–265) 460–510 (237–265) 510–525 (265–273) 500–520 (260–271) 530–550 (276–288) 530–550 (276–288) Nozzle 480–520 (249–271) 470–510 (243–265) 515–530 (268–276) 510–525 (265–273) 530–560 (276–293) 540–560 (282–293) Melt Temperature °F (°C) 480–520 (249–271) 470–510 (243–265) 515–530 (268–276) 510–525 (265–273) 530–550 (276–288) 540–560 (282–293) Mold Temperature °F (°C) 120–180 (49–82) 120–180 (49–82) 120–200 (49–93) 120–200 (49–93) 140–220 (60–104) 140–220 (60–104) Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity 1.0–4.0 in/sec Back Pressure 25–100 psi Screw Speed 35–80 rpm Drying Parameters 4 hours @ 180°F (82°C) Moisture Allowable 0.1–0.2% Cushion 0.250 in Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1 Nozzle Type Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 3–5 tons/in2 Processing Guide 3 Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations Purge Compound Polypropylene Recycling Recycling prime grades up to 20% is permissible and recycling PIR or PCR grades up to 10% is permissible.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L • Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame with lightweight composite material • High durability to withstand harsh usage environments • Delivered long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic solution providing metal-like performance with excellent toughness • Lowered component costs with single-piece injection molded seat shell • Utilized global capabilities to meet manufacturing supply chain needs Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Complet LFT Step Linkage case study snapshot_aftermarket.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S T E P L I N K A G E • Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also reducing cost • Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns • Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing • Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and reduced part costs by 40% • Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation to eliminate powder coating and implement a one-step, injection molding process • Expanded design options through advanced design and polymer expertise • Utilized advanced simulation software to build confidence in the final part performance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Nymax - Utility Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
LEARN MORE INDUSTRIAL HOUSING OEM U T I L I T Y B O X S T I F F E N E R • Meet material stiffness requirement of 12,000 MPa flex modulus • Stable raw material supply • Formulated a solution that meets economic and mechanical property requirements • Quickly sampled and qualified the new material at multiple facilities • Enabled manufacturing at scale by using packaging that minimized moisture uptake during transit and storage • Provided a stable supply of post-industrial recycled (PIR) PA66 to offset prime PA66 Nymax™ REC Glass-Filled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-snowmobile-engine-bracket.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER E N G I N E B R A C K E T • Exceptional structural properties with extremely high stiffness and strength across a broad temperature range (-40 to 160°F) • Excellent creep resistance and fatigue endurance • Lower weight with no reduction in performance • Reduced weight by 40% with zero fatigue failures during extensive field testing • Provided technical support to optimize design for metal-to-composite conversion • Delivered composite solution with similar system cost and more robust performance than failure prone aluminum version Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Nymax_BIO_Bio-based_Polyamide_Solutions_Product_Bulletin_CN.pdf
Nymax™ BIO 生物基聚酰胺解决方案 Nymax BIO配方可满足以下高要求应用领域中的 可持续目标: 产品公告 主要特性 应用 • • • • • • • 生物聚合物,可大幅减少碳足迹 实现与PA66玻璃纤维填充材料同等的性能 优异的表面外观和可着色性 与PA66玻璃纤维填充材料相比,翘曲度更低 是PA66玻璃纤维填充材料更具性价比的替代 品 吸水后具有优异的尺寸稳定性和性能保持率 在亚洲出售 • 运输 工业 • • • 消费品 建筑工程 当品牌商寻找新的方法来降低碳足迹,并为市场 带来更多可持续的产品时,Nymax™ BIO聚酰胺 配方可以提供帮助。
Nymax BIO系列包括六种产品,与传统的PA66 玻璃纤维填充材料相比,它们的翘曲度更低,并 具有出色的表面外观和可着色性。
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Trilliant HC GF Polyketone _PK_ Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Reinforced with 10–33% glass fill • High impact and wear resistance • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Whether using a standard or customized formulation, the PK-based Trilliant grades provide a high-performing, cost-competitive, and more eco-conscious alternative to competitive materials found in biopharmaceutical processing, hospital settings, and home healthcare applications.
CO2 Emission Factor — Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF HDT Wear Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 Equilibrium Moisture 1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent Density Impact Flexural Modulus (Dry) Tensile Strength (Dry) HDT Equilibrium Moisture — PKE-GF PA12-GF PA612-GF 5 4 3 2 1 0 Impact Shrink Flexural Modulus (Dry) Chemical Resistance Flexural Modulus (Cond.)
CO2 Emission Factor — Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF HDT Wear Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 Equilibrium Moisture 1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/LubriOne Internally Lubricated Formulations PTFE Free Series Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent wear resistance • Reduced friction, heat build-up, noise & vibration • Improved processability & surface finish on parts • Lower power requirements & low maintenance • Reduced tool contamination and corrosion • Reduction in lubricant migration time • Design flexibility • Reduced weight • Chemically resistant MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Ideal for applications in many industries including transportation, industrial, household, electrical and electronics including: • Transportation – Fuel flap axis, interior door handle axis, gears, seat mechanics, sun-roof sliding mechanisms, side mirror parts • Industrial – Conveyor belt gears, pulleys • Household – Window/door runners, furniture parts, hinges • Electrical and electronics – Electrical plug safety parts, printers, barcode scanners PRODUCT BULLETIN EUROPE GRADES ASIA GRADES Material Name Base Resin Reinforcing Filler Lubricating Filler LubriOne LB6000-5024 RS HI natural PA6 GF10 UHMWPE Lubrione LB6000-5021 RS S1 GF30 UHMWPE Lubrione LB6000-5021 RS X2 GF30 UHMWPE LubriOne LB6000-5019 X1 black GF50 UHMWPE LubriOne LB6700-5001 RS AF black PA6/PA66 GF50 UHMWPE LubriOne NN-000/01M black SO PA66 Unfilled MoS2 LubriOne REC LB6600-5030 RS grey GF33 Graphite LubriOne LB3300-5010 RS natural PBT GF20 UHMWPE LubriOne LB3300-5005 RS natural MI20 UHMWPE LubriOne REC LB3220-5001 RS C natural X1 PC GF10 UHMWPE LubriOne LB8900-5010 GP grey PKE Unfilled Graphite LubriOne LB8900-5006 RS PE natural GF20 UHMWPE LubriOne LB8900-5004 RS PE natural GF30 UHMWPE LubriOne LB4200-5022 black POM Unfilled MoS2 LubriOne LB4200-5023 natural Unfilled UHMWPE LubriOne LB9200-5012 RS PE natural PPS GF30 UHMWPE Material Name Base Resin Reinforcing Filler Lubricating Filler LubriOne LB6600-8056 LB BK001 PA66 Unfilled LDPE LubriOne LB6600-8054 RS BK001 CF30 LDPE LubriOne LB6600-8052 RS BK001 GF30 LDPE LubriOne LB4200-8032 RS NC001 POM GF30 LDPE LubriOne LB4200-8030 AR NC001 AF10 LDPE LubriOne LB4200-8026 LB BK001 Unfilled LDPE+HDPE LubriOne LB3200-8022 LB BK001 PC Unfilled UHMWHDPE LubriOne LB3200-8021 RS BK001 GF30 UHMWHDPE LubriOne LB7600-8008 RS BK001 PPO GF20 UHMWHDPE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/LFT Brackets Application Bulletin.pdf
• Complēt™ long glass, long carbon, and hybrid fiber solutions available in a wide array of engineering polymer matrices, including PA66, PA6, ETPU, PPA, PPS, PES, PEI, PK, and PEEK • OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylenes • Full suite of design and engineering services that include structural design and fiber orientation consultations and modeling, CAE analysis, prototyping, and more STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO OF LFT VS METALS m eg ap as ca l gram /cubic centim eter 250 200 150 100 50 0 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Zam ak 3 Stainless Steel 304 Titanium #2 Com plēt LCF40-PP Com plēt LGF60-TPU OnForce LGF50-PP Alum inum A380 M agnesium AZ91D Com plēt LCF50-PA66 Com plēt LGF60-PA66 Com plēt LCF50-TPU Specific Strength Density Metal Long Glass Fiber Long Carbon Fiber 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.