Seller may change the price and/or terms of delivery and shipment at any time up until delivery, except where a written alternative pricing mechanism exists that is signed by Seller.

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Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance 

An eco-conscious and enhanced material solution alternative to lead         

Excellent alternative to wood, steel, or concrete electrical poles and structures that are lightweight, durable and provide longer service life.

We are committed to helping our customers develop and manufacture alternative energy applications. Wind power is another reliable alternative energy application. It’s in equipment that helps save lives, keeps food safe from spoilage, lowers the use of fossil fuels, and makes alternative energy possible.

We face competition from other companies and alternative technologies. In determining the effective income tax rate, the Company analyzes various factors, including annual earnings, the laws of taxing jurisdictions in which the earnings will be generated, the impact of state and local income taxes, the ability to use tax credits, net operating loss carryforwards, and available tax planning alternatives. Depending upon the results of future testing, the ultimate remediation alternatives undertaken, changes in regulations, new information, newly discovered conditions and other factors, it is reasonably possible that we could incur additional costs in excess of the amount accrued.

Alternatively, mechanical interlocks are highly recommended. Alternatively, mechanical interlocks are highly recommended. Instead, alternative carriers, such as EVA, LDPE or polyurethane may be required.

If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt service obligations, we will have to pursue one or more alternatives, such as, reducing or delaying capital or other expenditures, refinancing debt, selling assets, or raising equity capital. Based on the current funded status of the plan, our pension asset investment allocation guidelines are to invest 70% to 85% in equity securities, 10% to 20% in fixed income securities, and 0% to 10% in alternative investments. These alternative investments may include funds of multiple asset investment strategies and funds of hedge funds.

CHAPTER 1 | APPLICATION SUMMARY Design Guide 5 GRAVI-TECH GT5200-0013 GRAVI-TECH GT6000-0004 GRAVI-TECH GT7300-0006 GRAVI-TECH GT5200-5003 GRAVI-TECH GT6000-5002 GRAVI-TECH GT7300-5007 Specific Gravity* 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.2 Color Options* Various Various Black to Grey Black Various Various Electroplating No Possibly Yes Possibly Possibly Yes Base Resin PP PA6 ABS PP PA6 ABS FDA Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Region Produced North America North America North America Europe Europe Europe Full Name X GT5200-0013 PT White X GT6000-0004 PT White X GT7300-0006 PT Black GT7300-5003 Black FD GT6000-5002 EI White 1 GT7300-5007 X2 White FD *Please contact Avient for additional information 6 Gravi-Tech CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS Density Modified Formulations Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic- based alternatives to metals. Unfortunately, this method only has limited durability and has a minimum amount of assembly repeatability.2 FIGURE 19 - Mechanical Fasteners Design Guidlines Potential high stress due to wedging action of screw head Potential high stress due to wedging action of screw head Poor DesignsPoor Designs Preferred DesignsPreferred Designs Planned gap between added bosses prevents excessive bending of hosing as bosses touch and go into compression Planned gap between added bosses prevents excessive bending of hosing as bosses touch and go into compression Alternative recessed head design avoids potentially dangerous wedging action Alternative recessed head design avoids potentially dangerous wedging action Truss or Round Head ScrewTruss or Round Head Screw Potential high bending stress as bolt is tightened Potential high bending stress as bolt is tightened Flat-head Screw Standard Screw Plastic Part Metal Sub-frame Shoulder Screw Plastic Part Metal Casting FIGURE 20 - Mechanical fasteners design guidelines F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 16 - Interference fit variable F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 17 - Geometry factor variable F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 18 - Hoop stress equation F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 19 - Press fit pull-out force .400 .500 .375 .373 .650 FIGURE 15 - Press fit example Design Guide 13 ADHESIVE TYPES A chart containing the various specific adhesive types, with advantages and disadvantages of both can be seen in the appendix.