https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-uhmwpe.pdf
History
UHMWPE was first polymerized in the 1950’s.
The first UHMWPE fibers were commercialized in the late 1970’s.
UHMWPE DATA
UHMWPE BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
Versaflex XP 2850
Hardness, Shore A 53
Specific Gravity 0.89
Color Natural
Tensile Strength (psi) 616.4
Elongation at Break (%) 541.4
Viscosity @ 11170/sec (Pa s) 10.9
Dry Kinetic COF 1.256
Wet Kinetic COF 2.463
Increase in COF* (%) 96.1
Abrasion Loss** (mg/cycle) 0.014
Bondability*** PP, PE
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF VERSAFLEX XP WET GRIP MATERIAL
* Pull time = 5 sec; Sled Weight = 203 grams; Rate = 30cm/min
** Weight = 1000 grams; Cycles = 500; Wheel = H-18
*** For bonding to other substrates, please contact Avient
COMPARING VERSAFLEX XP 2850 WITH COMMONLY USED WET GRIP MATERIALS
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
1.26
2.46
0.85
0.52
0.40
1.20
0.52 0.50 0.52 0.500.50 0.49
Wax Rubber EVA Foam Rubberized
Vinyl
Versaflex
XP 2850
PVC
DRY WET
Wet/Dry COF Performance
*Prepared to standard ASTM D1141-98R21
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Alternatives to Nylon 6_6 Brochure %281%29.pdf
HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
BENEFITS VS.
PA 6,6
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
DRAWBACKS VS.
PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
BENEFITS VS.
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La
responsabilité du vendeur envers l’acheteur en ce qui concerne les dommages, qu’ils
découlent d’une violation de garantie, ou de toute autre cause, quelle qu’elle soit, et que ce
soit en vertu du contrat ou autrement, n’excède pas, en aucun cas, la part du prix d’achat
applicable à la portion du produit qui entraîne la réclamation de ces dommages par
l’acheteur.
Si,
après au plus tard soixante (60) jours de négociations de bonne foi, l’acheteur et le vendeur ne
peuvent en arriver à une entente sur cette augmentation de prix et si le vendeur décide de ne pas
annuler l’augmentation, alors l’une ou l’autre des parties a le droit de résilier le présent contrat
immédiatement, moyennant un avis écrit à l’autre partie.
Sauf en cas de force majeure, si
l’acheteur n’est pas satisfait de la décision prise par le vendeur, l’acheteur peut résilier le présent
contrat moyennant : (i) un avis écrit de 10 jours; et (ii) paiement de tout produit reçu jusqu’à ce
jour, sans autre obligation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/virtual-reality-application-bulletin.pdf
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
VIRTUAL REALITY
APPLICATION BULLETIN
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Metallic and Custom Effects,
FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored Resins
WEARABLE COMFORT
Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort,
Soft Touch, Heat Reduction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs),
Silicone, Nylon (PA)
FUNCTIONALITY
Impact Resistance,
Dimensional Stability, Strength
SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/
Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate,
Styrenics
BETTER EXPERIENCES.
DURABILITY
Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester,
Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics,
Nylon (PA), Silicone
SURFACE
PROTECTION
Performance Enhancing
Additives
SOLUTION: Antimicrobial
Additives, Scratch and Mar
Additives
ERGONOMICS
Soft Touch, Easy to Grip
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic
Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone
TOUGHNESS
Impact Strength, Chemical
Resistance
SOLUTION: PC/Polyester
Blends, Copolyester
WEAR
PERFORMANCE
Wear-Resistance
SOLUTION: Polyester (PET),
Nylon (PA),
Acetal (POM)
DISCOVER.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/nymax-bio-bio-based-polyamide-solutions
Nymax™ BIO formulations are highly engineered, low water absorption polyamides (PA) that provide a more sustainable alternative to PA66 glass fiber-filled materials.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-compl-t-pke-materials-offer-additional-sustainable-alternatives-polyamides
Joining Edgetek™ PKE and LubriOne™ PKE materials launched in 2021, Complēt PKE formulations can provide alternatives to nylon (PA) and acetal (POM) based formulations, offering added supply security and sustainable benefits.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202017%2520Proxy%2520Statement.PDF
Retirement Benefitff s.
Other Benefitff s.
Other Benefitff s.
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Our Code of
Conduct
2023
Table of Contents
A Message from the CEO 1
Our Vision and Strategy 2
Core and Personal Values 2
Our Code of Conduct
Guidelines for Ethical Behavior 4
Personal Values 4
Resolving Questions and Reporting
Non-Compliance Situations 6
Ethics Hotline 6
Non Retaliation 6
Code of Conduct Application 7
Violations of the Code 7
Respect for All
Diversity and Inclusion 9
Discrimination or Harassment 9
Workplace Relationships 9
Substance Abuse 10
Physical Security and Workplace Violence 10
Honesty at Work
Accurate Information, Data and Records 12
Accounting Integrity 12
Company Communications 14
Safeguarding and Use of Assets 14
Proprietary and Confidential Information,
Ideas and Intellectual Property 14
Privacy, Personal Information and
Data Protection 15
Internet and E-mail Use 15
Social Media and Social Networking 15
Computer Security, Software Licensing
and Copyrights 16
Insider Information and Trading 16
Political Contributions/Activities and
Charitable Contributions 17
Government Investigations and Inquiries 17
Integrity in Our Business
Fair Dealing 19
Bribery and Kickbacks 19
Agents and Consultants 20
Competition 20
Gifts and Hospitality 20
Conflicts of Interest 21
Self-Dealing 22
International Trade 22
Corporate Social Responsibility
Sustainability 24
Safety, Health and Environment 24
Product and Service Safety 25
Respecting Human Rights 25
A Shared Commitment 25
Resources and Contact
Information 26
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