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The physical blowing agent system requires engineering modifications, such as a high-pressure injection unit, extended screws and barrels, and gas storage or compression units. ADDITION LEVELS OF FOAMING AGENTS Both the foaming agent and the thermoplastic resins are metered into the injection molding machine. They often appear in parts with ribs and bosses.

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This family of polypropylene- and polyethylene- based products is an ideal performance driven alternative to highly engineered polymers across a variety of industries. Impact modified Product Code - - - PP5920 PP5935 PP5940 B131 PP5950 Reinforcement Type - - - Glass/Mica Glass/Mica Glass/Mica Glass/Mica Reinforcement % - % - 20 35 40 50 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 7000 9000 10,000 12,800 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Elongation Break % ASTM D638 6 5 5 2 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 550,000 780,000 870,000 1,300,000 MPa ISO 178 3900 5500 5800 9000 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.5 kJ/m2 ISO 180 4.0 5.0 7.0 8.0 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 304 315 310 315 °C ISO 75 151 157 154 157 264 psi °F ASTM D648 225 298 290 310 °C ISO 75 107 148 143 154 Maxxam™ XST Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO) Offers exceptional stiffness to impact balance including excellent cold temperature impact resistance. Lightweight solution for parts typically manufactured in metal, long glass fiber polypropylene or reinforced engineered plastics.

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. For circular parts, full perimeter venting is recommended. 4. Increase draft angle Part is too hot 3.

This includes the launch of OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), featuring reduced levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for vehicle interiors, and the availability of its IQ Design Labs service in Europe. PolyOne continues to introduce new polymer solutions and design services to help our customers innovate,” explained Holger Kronimus, vice president and general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials, Europe, at PolyOne. PolyOne’s automotive industry experts are available at stand 83A, March 9 and 10, at the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference, Congress Center Rosengarten.

reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers When BIC engineers were challenged to incorporate more recycled materials in a new sustainable women’s razor, they found answers in Avient’s sustainable solutions. This material, also known as a thermoplastic elastomer, has a soft, grippy feel and is highly colorable.

PolyOne Expands Automotive Engineered Polymer Portfolio with ElectriPlast™ Conductive Long Fiber Technology PolyOne to Begin Thermoplastic Elastomer Production in India CLEVELAND – February 7, 2018 – PolyOne Corporation today announced it expects to begin production of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) this summer a

reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers When BIC engineers were challenged to incorporate more recycled materials in a new sustainable women’s razor, they found answers in Avient’s sustainable solutions. This material, also known as a thermoplastic elastomer, has a soft, grippy feel and is highly colorable.

reSound™ R recycled content thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs): Developed to help brand owners create more sustainable end-user products, these formulations utilize 9 to 83 percent recycled content from post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) sources. Hydrocerol™ Foaming Agents: These additives are commonly used in consumer goods and automotive components to reduce part weight without compromising stiffness or mechanical properties. Avient Design: This specialized group of industrial designers and project engineers provides critical design and material insights, enabling customers to produce products that are designed with sustainability in mind, are easier to manufacture, and are more competitive.