https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Mike Irwin Bio - 2024.pdf
From 2019-2024 he served as Global Vice
President for the $1.2B Abrasive Systems Division of 3M’s Safety and Industrial business
group.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/PET Recycling Eco-System Infographic.pdf
© 2024 Avient, All Rights Reserved
RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION
Create Value
• Increase yield
• Expand applications
• Improve aesthetics
• Reduce energy
• rePrize™ IV Builder
• Ionix™ Flake Treatment
• Optica™ Toners & Colors for
Enhanced Recyclability
• Joule™ Reheat Additive
DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
Enhance Consumer Experience
• Improve aesthetics and visual
appeal
• Extend shelf life
• Bolster consumer safety
• Improve organoleptics
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Lactra™ Light Blocking Additive
• Triple A™ Acetaldehyde
Scavenger
• Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger
• Optica™ Toners
COLLECTION, SORTING,
Supply Quality Feedstock with
APR* Recognized Solutions
• Expand end-use applications
• Reduce downcycling
• Improve color stability
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger
PREFORM MOLDING &
BOTTLE BLOWING
Promote Process Optimization
• Reduce energy
• Reduce bottle blow-outs
• Mitigate stress cracking
• Improve mechanical and
dimensional stability
• Increase throughput
• Eze™ Slip AgentPET
RECYCLING
ECO-SYSTEM
PREFORM
MOLDING
& BOTTLE
BLOWING
COLLECTION,
SORTING,
DISTRIBUTION,
RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
RESIN
(RPET/PET)
PRODUCTION
* APR - Association of Plastics Recyclers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Michael Irwin.pdf
From 2019–2024 he served as Global Vice President for
the $1.2B Abrasive Systems Division of 3M’s Safety and Industrial business group.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/ISO 22000-2024. Avient Sta. Clara 308865_en_46389 %2811%29.pdf
Normative base
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems - Requirements
for any organization in the food chain
Reg. no. 46389
Page 1 of 1
Validity 25. 02. 2024 – 24. 02. 2027
Issue 20. 12. 2023
A.Grisard, President SQS F.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made
from continuous glass-fiber reinforced
thermoplastic face sheets and polyester
foam cores.
FASTENER
TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM HONEY
COMB
Through-
bolting
Best
mechanical
locking
system
Need back side
access to panel ✓ ✓
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Highest
pullout
strengths
Requires pilot hole ✓
Cup
Washer
Spreads
compressive
load
Requires relief hole;
for substructure
and hard point
attachment
✓ ✓
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—
no installation
torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments ✓
Sheet Metal
or
Wood Screw
Readily
available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout ✓
Shoulder
Washer
Limits
compressive
load
Requires relief hole;
for substructure
and hard point
attachment
✓ ✓
FASTENER SELECTION
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/2020-hammerhead-application-install-guide.pdf
HAMMERHEAD™
MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot
Resistance to harsh marine conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable
Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format
Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process
Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Hammerhead™ Marine Composite
Panels are made from continuous glass-
fiber reinforced thermoplastic face
sheets and polyester foam cores.
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
(PSI)
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment 1610 98 Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength Requires pilot hole
Cup Washer Spreads
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—no
installation torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments
Sheet Metal or
Wood Screw
Readily available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout
Shoulder Washer Limits
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cesa Nox A4R Product Bulletin_0.pdf
Cesa Nox A4R is formulated to help:
• Brand owners who need to maximize their PCR
usage up to 100% to achieve sustainability and
recyclability targets
• Recyclers involved with flake or pellets dealing
with multiple processing defects
• Convertors of bottles, film, and sheet who need
to maintain high-quality levels of PCR
Performance enhancement antioxidants such as
Cesa Nox A4R are valuable for many stakeholders
within the circular economy, and indeed anyone
seeking to achieve high-quality levels in their
recyclate while operating with ever-increasing
quantities of PCR.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=127&industry=0&product_family=81&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_build_id=form-Ojq3VtEkRrXIsgZSyKvAgO_Z3JHuKtjJLR7xfOXoAI8&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=3
Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
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Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-design-versaflex-wet-grip-tpe-fishing-tool-grip-case-study-one-pager.pdf
OUTDOOR GEAR
MAKER
F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P
• Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing
user functionality and safety
• Meet weatherability performance required by industry
standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests
• Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners
• Comply with FDA food contact requirements
• Provided product development support from
concept to production, including visual brand
integration, part design, and material selection
• Customized grip design and TPE formulation to
retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily
environments
• Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D
modeling services to enable product launch at key
industry tradeshow
• Offered global supply continuity with local technical
and manufacturing support
Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient
Design Services
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?