https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/ColorMatrix Joule Tech Bulletin.pdf
Such advice, for example how to set up blow
molding machines, is not equipment specific and
therefore ColorMatrix would always recommend
using local or expert technicians in addition to
following best practice points listed below;
• Preforms should be conditioned for minimum
24 hours prior to blowing
• Preforms should always be used in a FIFO
manner (First In, First Out)
• Octabins of preforms should be segregated and
blown per resin type, i.e. not mixed with other
resins
• A preform traceability system should be in
place such that any process upsets can be
quickly followed up and corrected
• Enhanced QC preform checking resources
for bottle distribution, aesthetics and integrity
should be on-hand during the performance
optimization trials
• Prior to any process optimization, the blowing
machine performance should be verified as
being within normal i.e. accepted standard
ranges and all important components and
control features are working satisfactorily.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
CAUSE AND EFFECT DIAGRAM
Methods Machines
Materials Manpower
energy
saving
during
SBM
Maintenance
instructions
Operating
instructions
Operator
Job spec
NIR Lamps
SBM
Type/Design
vPET reheat
content
vPET
formulation
rPET
blend/quality
Temperature
recording
Temperature
measurement
probe
External
temperature
Inappropriate
Manual
Training
New
Alignment
Same
Throughput
Too many tasks
Time conflict
Age/intensity
variable
Set up conditions
Configuration
- When starting to process a new resin, first
run through new preforms for 15 minutes at
‘standard’ conditions to establish steady state
conditions prior to any process optimization
- Slowly start to reduce preform blowing
temperatures until failures are present
(visible pearl internal wall or pearl feet)
- Increase blowing temperatures until defects
are eliminated
- QC check bottle quality for acceptance versus
established tolerances
- Change the power consumption profile in the
ovens for early heat and longer sink times but
ensure overall temperatures do not exceed cold
crystallization temperature
- Repeat temperature reduction stage and
then defect elimination stage to test if further
optimization is possible
- Recheck QC bottle quality for acceptance versus
established tolerances
- Log all process parameters and create new
specific ‘recipe’ for future use
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formulators, engineers, and technicians, Avient’s
experts can help customers with all aspects of product
improvement, from concept to production, helping
to confirm that the materials perform as the brand
requires.
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Avient’s No Surprises Pledge, made to all customers
and markets across the globe.
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All offers by Seller to sell Product are expressly
conditioned on Buyer’s acceptance of these Terms.
Upon
receipt of a notice of an alleged claim, Seller may
suspend all further deliveries.
4.
Buyer shall be exclusively responsible for
(i) ensuring compliance with all Laws and Standards
associated with its intended use of Product; and (ii)
obtaining all necessary approvals, permits or
clearances for such use.
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These
power stations sidestep high land costs and remove
all obstacles to light absorption.
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Governance issues: focused on the operational safety of equipment and facilities – and the ability to address all ESG metrics accurately.
ESG-related assets are expected to make up 50% of all globally managed assets by 2024 (Deloitte).
If all organizations become aligned, it typically results in progressing your sustainability commitments.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/developing-your-esg-framework?sust[]=1133
Governance issues: focused on the operational safety of equipment and facilities – and the ability to address all ESG metrics accurately.
ESG-related assets are expected to make up 50% of all globally managed assets by 2024 (Deloitte).
If all organizations become aligned, it typically results in progressing your sustainability commitments.
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It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and
compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit
them for personal or commercial gain.
A full copy of Avient’s Code of Conduct is available in over 20 languages and can be found here:
Avient’s Position on Human Rights can be found here
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Training
To mitigate against the risk of non-compliance with our policy, Avient requires all associates to complete mandatory Code of Conduct
training.
Our procurement and compliance teams will continue to focus on identifying and addressing any
potential risks in our supply chain and the business will continue to provide awareness and training to all of its employees.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Processing Usage Guide.pdf
GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES
• Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection)
pressure/shear
• For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change”
which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle
• Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended
to reduce the shot size by 20%
• It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however,
use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but
typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any
positive affect on the cleaning performance)
• Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will
allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material
- Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be
more time consuming and additional material will be required
• It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures
- For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F
- If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional
activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind
- All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be
captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change
- If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time
while purging the tool
- If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and
close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material
through this location
- When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size
- Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean
can be used as regrind
INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS
Hand Blend
• Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and
natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the
barrel capacity
• Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine
cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than
15 feet from source as stratification/separation
may occur
Volumetric Feeder
• Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for
routine cleaning
• For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which
is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1
• This style of feeder is highly recommended for
at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean
Blending Units
Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive
• Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean
• Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at
2.0 to 4.0%
• Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet
as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate
from the mix.
GETTING STARTED
TIMING IS THE KEY TO A RUNNING
COLOR CHANGE
Hand Blend
• Have the purge blend ready to load
• If hopper contains a mixture of resin, color and/
or regrind, it should be run dry or drained before
beginning the color change, keeping the screw
full so press cycle continues
• Run the main resin hopper dry or shut off hopper
to hand feed at the throat
• Once press is clean, slide hopper in place
and proceed with next color-resin blend
• The next color can be added while Cesa Clean is
still in the barrel
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
size, parts should be ready to pack
(Single) Volumetric/Gravimetric Metering Unit
at the Throat
• Empty and clean feeder while press continues
to run
• Add Cesa Clean to the feeder color hopper and
calibrate to a 3.0% use rate
• When press is clean, start next color
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
• Note: If an open/unused secondary feeder is
installed, use it for the Cesa Clean concentrate
Central Blending Unit
• Thoroughly clean unit while continuing to mold
parts, keeping a resin feed to the press
• Using a clean open hopper or regrind hopper, add
the Cesa Clean concentrate
• Set blender for additive/color to 3.0%
• Once press is clean, drain hopper and/or central
blending unit while continuing to mold parts
• Begin new color and continue to mold parts
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
Process Adjustments That Can Help
• Increase back pressure
• Increase screw speed
• Increase injection speed (in some tools maximum
injection speed can facilitate cleaning)
• Reduce mold close time (faster cycle)
• Always remember a stock temperature of 400°F
is essential
When press and tool are clean, return all settings to
standard production process profile.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
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