Using a variety of metallic fibers and particles, these compounds have densities similar to traditional metals, while offering design and processing flexibility because of the polymer matrix, which can be extruded, molded, calendered, or thermoformed into the final desired shape. KEY CHARACTERISTICS The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech formulations are: • Customized density, offering a wide range of specific gravities from 1.2 to 11 gm/cm3 • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils and other harsh chemicals • Metallization and electroplating, delivering the look and feel of metal Additional features include: • Design flexibility and processing ease • Good impact strength • Elevated heat deflection temperature PRODUCT BULLETIN TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS Gravi-Tech composites are an excellent choice for applications in a full range of markets, including: Consumer Luxury packaging, golf clubs, fishing tackle, casino/gaming chips, exercise weights, hunting supplies, cutlery, appliances and hunting ammunition Healthcare X-ray shielding, nuclear medicine transport containers, and laboratory furniture and equipment Industrial Ammunition, reactor shielding, vibration and acoustical damping, military/tactical equipment, airport x-ray shielding, various food ware, building and construction equipment, inertial weighting, and underwater cable weighting Base Resin Specific Gravities Nylon 6 2.3, 2.7, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6 TPE 2.6, 3.9 TPU 2.6, 3, 4.5, 7.5, 9 PP 1.15–4 ABS 1.2–3 PPS 4 Nylon 12 4, 6.9, 11 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

Cesa™ Fiber Tracer Concentrates are specifically developed for extruded fibers, especially polyester and polyamide. For yarns produced with recycled polymer content, the tracers can also be added to the shredded PET/PA material before it’s extruded into polymer pellets, which can offer more flexibility for yarn producers.

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TPE Technical Bulletin Selecting a TPE material to be used in your application may involve many factors: The part mass would be 24.6 cm^3 x Specific Gravity of TPE material.

Explore the design options & challenges of TPEs with sustainable content TPEs can incorporate sustainable content in two ways: using either recycled or bio-based content in the formulations. Uncolored TPEs are naturally dark (typically in gray or brown), based on assorted colors from recycle streams 

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Exploring the performance of various TPE types Based on the polymers chosen to create a specific TPE type, different performances and properties can be achieved.  The adaptability of TPEs makes them useful across industries and applications, but it is important to consider all factors in order to properly determine if a TPE is the best fit and select the right formulation for your application.  

Structural foam molding machines (Figure 1) are equipped with a plasticizing extruder and a separate transfer cylinder for quicker injection. TEMPERATURE PROFILE When setting the cylinder temperature, the melt temperature in the feed section should be lowered. Processing stages PRESSURE PROFILE Compact Molding Structured Foam Molding Cycle Time Pr es su re The main reason for the use of Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents is to achieve weight reduction of plastic parts, which in turn saves material costs and supports a more sustainable profile to the molded part.

TPE Technical Bulletin Selecting a TPE material to be used in your application may involve many factors: The part mass would be 24.6 cm^3 x Specific Gravity of TPE material.