https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3340
Versaflex CL40 clear
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/home-furnishings-fixtures
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6450
VERSAFLEX HC BT218 BL BASE
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3072
Versaflex ST1025X translucent
https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=LinkedIn-Organic-General
It has good tensile, thermal, flex, and impact properties like nylon (PA), while maintaining the excellent wear, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability of acetal (POM).
https://www.avient.com/news/two-new-polymer-solutions-avient-launching-battery-show-supporting-sustainability-battery-and-electric-vehicle-applications
Polyamide (PA) 6, which is traditionally used in these applications, has several downsides that affect dimensional stability of the part, such as water absorption.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
Complēt™ moisture resistant long fiber reinforced nylons, in PA 6 and 6/6 matrices, have slowed moisture uptake, which provides a more stable and predictable mechanical property profile during real world use.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6369
BA0100 NPT SUEDE ADDITIVE/DULLING PAS
https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
It has good tensile, thermal, flex, and impact properties like nylon (PA), while maintaining the excellent wear, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability of acetal (POM).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/therma-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Injection Molding Parameters
Base Resin PPA PPS PA 6/6 PA 12
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)*
Rear Zone 550–580(288–305)
550–580
(288–305)
440–490
(227–254)
440–480
(227–250)
Center Zone 560–600 (293–316)
560–615
(293–324)
470–510
(243–266)
460–510
(238–266)
Front Zone 580–620 (304–327)
590–630
(310–333)
490–540
(254–282)
480–520
(250–271)
Nozzle 575–615 (302 –324)
600–625
(316–330)
520–570
(271–300)
500–530
(260–277)
Melt Temperature °F (°C) 575–615(302–324)
600–625
(316–330)
520–570
(271–300)
500–530
(260–277)
Mold Temperature °F (°C) 250–300 (121–150)
250–300
(121–150)
150–200
(66–93)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 1.0–3.0 in/sec
Back Pressure 25–100 psi
Screw Speed 25–75 rpm
Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hours @ 175 (80) 6 hours @ 300 (150) 3 hours @ 180 (82) 3 hours @ 180 (82)
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in
Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 4–5 tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.