Electric vehicle connectors require materials with specific performance properties, including chemical resistance, flame retardancy and colorability. The new Edgetek PKE NHFR formulations can be laser marked and are pre-colored in orange for high-voltage applications in EVs. Other colors are also available for custom formulations. 

Suppliers and OEMs looking for a broader color palette will also benefit from masterbatches. While most antistatic parts do not have good bonding surfaces for paint, masterbatches allow for the inclusion of colorants to achieve molded-in color without the need for paint.  These should include level and duration of antistatic performance, color requirements, and time on dealership lots and showrooms.

Suppliers and OEMs looking for a broader color palette will also benefit from masterbatches. While most antistatic parts do not have good bonding surfaces for paint, masterbatches allow for the inclusion of colorants to achieve molded-in color without the need for paint.  These should include level and duration of antistatic performance, color requirements, and time on dealership lots and showrooms.

Suppliers and OEMs looking for a broader color palette will also benefit from masterbatches. While most antistatic parts do not have good bonding surfaces for paint, masterbatches allow for the inclusion of colorants to achieve molded-in color without the need for paint.  These should include level and duration of antistatic performance, color requirements, and time on dealership lots and showrooms.

Colorants and Additives for Wire & Cable (EMEA) Renol™ Fiber Colorants Deep Black Colorants for PET Fibers Overview of Renol fiber colorants that achieve deep black shades in spun-dyed polyester and polyamide yarns.

When using multiple ink colors with hot-split inks, be sure to butt-register, rather than overlay ink on ink. If ink overlay occurs, ink/color strength will be impaired when the transfer is heat fused onto the garment. Remember to continue to keep the transfer paper in plastic wrapping or in a temperature controlled oven, as moisture will invariably be absorbed by the paper between each printed color.

Liquid and solid masterbatch colorants differentiate exterior lights—often without adding enormous cost Colorant Chrtomatics™ Color Cosmetics

MANNHEIM, Germany – At the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering congress this week, PolyOne is introducing Smartbatch™ Fabric FX color and additive concentrate. In addition, fabric graining and color can be tailored to meet designers’ recommendations.  Smartbatch Fabric FX offers greater design flexibility, and creates attractive, ready-to-use parts that are easier to clean than textile-covered applications,” said Christoph Palm, vice president, general manager, Color and Additives EMEA & India for PolyOne.

PolyOne currently produces color and additive concentrates and engineered polymer solutions at the Pune facility. This investment at our facility in Pune answers customers’ desire for a domestic supplier able to offer expertise in color, engineered materials and thermoplastic elastomers,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne. PolyOne opened a new facility in Pune in 2014, initially focused on the production of colorant and additive concentrates to serve end markets such as transportation, electronics & electrical, healthcare, wire & cable, and packaging. 

SHANGHAI – January 27, 2021 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the second material in its Artisan™ pre-colored thermoplastic series. By using Artisan pre-colored ABS thermoplastics, molders are able to produce parts with a brilliant, high-gloss metallic effect without any secondary processing. Artisan ABS formulations are currently manufactured in Asia in customizable, metallic colors, and are available for purchase globally.