https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Snowmobile OHP Powersports Application Graphic.pdf
For more on material solutions for snowmobiles, visit avient.com © 2025, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 EXTENDED PERFORMANCE Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Corrosion-Resistant Additives TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance, Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Long Fiber Reinforced Composites THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Heat Dissipation, Design Flexibility, Flame Retardancy SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations, Flame Retardant Additives HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY High Strength-To-Weight Ratio, Elevated and Low Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates COLD TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE Cold Temperature Flexibility and Toughness SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Impact Modifiers WEIGHT REDUCTION 40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal, Exceptional Structural Properties, Extremely High Stiffness and Strength from -40° to 160°F SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color and Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Color Fade Protection SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, UV Blocking Additives, Antioxidant Additives, Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch and Mar Performance, Laser Marking, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/powersports https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/corrosion-resistant-additives/cesa-cor-additives https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-flame-retardant-additives https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-carbon-fiber https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-carbon-fiber https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Additives and Colorants for Stadium and Arena Seats Application Bulletin.pdf
Additionally, some countries have stringent local fire safety standards for arena and stadium seating, which call for plastics with improved flame retardancy properties, achieved with flame retardant additives.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Cesa Flame Retardant Additives PTFE-free and Non-halogen for Polycarbonate Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives PTFE-free and Non-halogen for Polycarbonate Polycarbonate is a material of choice for E&E products as it provides very good impact strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance.Some applications require the use of flame-retardant solutions to increase safety and ensure compliance with fire hazard standards.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa LM Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa laser marking solutions can be used with a variety of thermoplastics including, but not limited to: • PP • PC/ABS • Polyamide • Polyacetal (POM) Applications include: • Traceability, UPC, Branding • Food Packaging Lot Codes • Industrial Safety Tags & Equipment • Wire & Cable Part Numbers & Gauge Size • Automotive Components • PE • PET • PMMA • Polyolefins PRODUCT BULLETIN WHY LASER MARKING?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/NEUSoft Product Selection Guide.pdf
Whether your application demands can be supported by the NEUSoft Express color palette or require customization, all our NEUSoft TPUs are designed with patient safety and regulatory specifications in mind, complying with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/SynPlicity%25201000%2520Product%2520Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN SynPlicity™ 1000 Cosmetic Ester PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Compelled by public regulation and private safety concerns, cosmetic companies that have historically used fast gelling, high solvating plasticizers are reformulating their products with bio-derived and non-phthalate chemistries.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
The challenge was to develop a solution that would maintain grip when wet, be non-abrasive to the skin, stand up to UV, allow good adherence to and visibility of the board— all the while, staying true to SurfCo’s roots in both safety and performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
A larger processing window will account for the lot to lot changes between materials, without having to make process changes.3 Setting the Beginning Variables • Injection Pressure = Maximum of machine - Should not be pressure limited • Injection Velocity = Maximum of machine - This is for the injection velocity curve starting point - If flashing is an issue start slower and then increase • Injection Cut-Off Time = 15 seconds - This is only a limiting factor, needs to be above 10 seconds for velocity graph • Hold Pressure = 0 - Need to get 95% full part with a hold pressure of 0 • Hold Time = 10-15 seconds - Need to ensure gate is frozen • Screw Speed = 90% of Maximum - Unless shear sensitive material, if shear sensitive, set RPMs to optimum • Cooling Time = 10–15 seconds • Shot Size = 50% of calculated part volume • Decompression = .25" • Transfer Position = High enough to ensure a cushion - Cushion size does not matter but there must be a cushion to keep a constant pressure on the melt during hold time - Typically 0.25" is sufficient • Back Pressure = 800-1000 plastic pressure - 100–150 hydraulic pressure - Unless specified by material data sheet Determining Shot Size The shot size should be determined by calculating the combined volume of the parts and the runner system.
If the material is shear-sensitive, consult the material data sheet or processing guide for instructions to set recovery time • The cooling time should only be 1–2 seconds longer than the screw recovery time, unless dictated by dimensional stability or part thickness Minimize Clamp Pressure This step is done to reduce the amount of energy used by the machine. • Reduce the clamp tonnage until flash is seen around the parting line, then increase the clamp tonnage by 5-10% Minimize Cycle Time • Mold Open/Close – Should be as fast as possible, without slamming, and still produce a nice fluid motion • Ejector Speed – As fast as possible, without influencing part quality • Ejector Stroke – Only stroke the ejectors as many times as needed to separate the part from the core - i.e.
Shot Size = 1.00 + .10 = 1.10, Transfer Position = .50 + .10 = .60 Set Safeties This step is to ensure the machine will alarm and alert nearby employees if the machine malfunctions, or if a part gets stuck. • Injection Fill Time – Should be 10% above the actual fill time • Injection Pressure – Should be 200 psi hydraulic pressure, or 2000 psi plastic pressure higher than actual • Recovery Timer – Should be 1–2 seconds above actual recovery time • Cycle Time – Should be 2–3 seconds above actual cycle time PROCESS DISTINCTIONS When processing Gravi-Tech materials, the “hot and fast” approach is used most often.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-vectranr-lcp.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-ripcords.pdf
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