https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-processing-guide.pdf
These materials have been formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to have densities similar to actual metals, while also providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 480–540 (248–282) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 490–550 (254–287) 485–525 (251–273) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 500–560 (260–293) 490–530 (254–276) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 510–570 (265–298) 490–540 (254–282) 530–600 (275–315) 430–475 (220–250) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 510–570 (265–298) 490–540 (254–282) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–300 (65–148) 140–280 (60–137) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (82) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa) Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Processing Guide 3 Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 480–540 (248–282) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 490–550 (254–287) 485–525 (251–273) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 500–560 (260–293) 490–530 (254–276) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 510–570 (265–298) 490–540 (254–282) 530–600 (275–315) 430–475 (220–250) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 510–570 (265–298) 490–540 (254–282) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–300 (65–148) 140–280 (60–137) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (82) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa) Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Comments 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/infographic-advanced-composites-ebook.pdf
WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/2020-advanced-composites-infographic.pdf
Thermoset composite springs from Avient are engineered with proprietary vinyl ester or epoxy resins and unidirectional fiber reinforcement technologies.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/45324-Certificate-13JAN2023.pdf
ISO 13485:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 45324 Certification Date: 24 February 2014 Effective Date: 13 January 2023 Expiration Date: 23 January 2026 Revision Date: 13 January 2023 Dominic Townsend, President DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER RESINS & PELLETS FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY This certificate may be found on the ABS QE Website (www.abs-qe.com).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ISO 16949 Tossiat%2C France.pdf
Any translations of this document shall be used for reference only.) 1/2 Certificate of Approval AWARDED TO PolyOne France Tossiat Route de la vavrette, 01250, Tossiat - France IATF USI: LWZS4P Bureau Veritas Certification certify that the Quality Management System of the above organisation has been audited and found to be in accordance with the requirements of IATF 16949 - FIRST EDITION and the applicable customer specific requirements SCOPE Design and manufacturing PERMITTED EXCLUSION(S) None PRODUCT(S) DELIVERED colour with additive concentrates for thermoplastic resins and speciality compounds obtained by mixing and extrusion https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/68LJQE0ZV0CO6I7YW0YSXOUMV9WWROQPHPI2AOHRRLFFVRAVTFVZGXKWIE3TOWLTTKEWCPQB9UNAPXHH6T0HXOMUEDVYPRPJLEXBBTKQYPBRICYOKY143TECQ5UMHGA3JX Date Of Certification: 11 December 2024 Date Of Expiration: 10 December 2027 IATF Certificate N°: 0558656 Bureau Veritas Certification Certificate No: FR094003 - IATF Revision: 1 For Bureau Veritas Certification Holding, Tour ALTO, 4 place des saisons, 92400 COURBEVOIE – France (The official document is in English.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/EVSE Industry Bulletin.pdf
This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES Flame retardant additives Mitigates fire hazard by reducing flame spread and heat release Anti-static and conductive additives Controls build-up of static charges to reduce risk of fire and enhance safety Antimicrobial technology Reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on the surface and through the thickness of the part Light spectrum management Provides UV protection to prevent discoloration or degradation of mechanical properties for lasting outdoor durability and color fastness Scratch and mar resistant additives Adds protection to stand up to surface abrasion and wear and tear COLORANT TECHNOLOGIES UL 94 colorants Over 2,000 UL 94-recognized color concentrates, including for high temperature resins Special effect colorants Visual enhancements including metallic, granite, or pearlescent appearance Bio colorants and additives For use in bio-based plastics without compromising performance TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS Avient supports all of these solutions with a range of world-class services, including: • Polymer material expertise with a focus on sustainability • Application development expertise with global design centers • Regulatory compliance coordination to help mitigate risk • Reliable field technical services and support • Leading color trend and design services
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/ColorMatrix Amosorb rPET Booster Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY BENEFITS • Consistent performance with all levels of rPET; 25%, 50% and 100% • Improved haze and color • Can be used with many different resin/grades • Non-nylon based • Simple to use with existing mono-layer equipment • Suitable for use on multi-layer machines Sustainability Spotlight Recycle Solutions TARGET MARKET & APPLICATIONS PET and rPET rigid packaging for food & beverage REGULATORY ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020R meets direct food contact regulatory requirements in major markets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/oncap-anti-fog-product-bulletin.pdf
Using OnCap anti-fog solutions is as simple as adding it to the resin at a production line’s feeder.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/OnColor Non-Phtalate Color Concentrates for PVC Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
These concentrates contain a very high pigment load, allowing low addition rates (one percent or lower) and reduce color variation from one resin type to another.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available for polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, polycarbonate and styrenics • Bio-content of resin carrier varies from 70% to 100% depending on polymer—calculated to ASTM D6866 standard • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Drop-in solutions that can be processed like fossil-based grades on common injection molding and extrusion machines • Can be provided as ready-to-use pre-colored or additive formulation REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 - USP and (incl. class VI) - European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.3/ 3.1.5 (polyolefin packaging materials) - USP (polyethylene) - Elemental impurities as per ICH Q3D • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact according to US FDA and APPLICATION BULLETIN Sustainability Spotlight Bio-polymers Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.