https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
Draft Angle • Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1/2° per side.
https://www.avient.com/news/pharmapack-2025-feature-polymer-colorants-and-additives-avient-enhance-performance-and-sustainability
Specially developed for polystyrene and polypropylene PCR plates, these white and black formulations help maintain optimized signal transmission and minimize crosstalk that could lead to faulty results in quantitative fluorescence testing.
Functional additives — to enhance the performance and reliability of drug delivery devices and in vitro diagnostics by promoting low retention, low friction, conductivity, sterilization stability, ultraviolet (UV) stability, solvent-free laser marking, and more
https://www.avient.com/news/super-tough-nylon-formulations-added-avient-s-recycled-content-portfolio
The two new super tough nylons are available in black and provide excellent notched impact resistance, including at cold temperatures.
All grades are customizable for specific application demands, including where ultraviolet (UV) performance is required.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2352
UR-CP4D/000 85A EG BLACK
UV Pearl Metal
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1822
STAN-TONE EPX-8829 BLACK
UV Putty
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=57
SAPPHIRE BLUE W/ UV
JXW BLACK 2325
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3373
ST5220-0004 CP4D EG Black
ORANGE UV HM
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2454
PC-0629071 BLACK
UV 945 ENGLISH WALNUT
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=709
UV GREEN
BLACK PEARL
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4208
UV DECK JET GOLD II
CPVC BLUE BLACK