https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-long-fiber-composites-based-nylon-reclaimed-end-life-fishing-nets
We’re delighted to be introducing our first recycled-content long fiber composite material in a planned larger portfolio based on recycled resin,” said Eric Wollan, General Manager for Long Fiber Technologies at Avient.
Formulations are available globally in a standard black color at typical weight percentages of long glass fiber, long carbon fiber, or hybrid combinations.
About Avient
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-third-quarter-2022-results
Mark-to-market on derivative instruments
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics mimic the
vibrant, high-gloss appearance of paint, while
offering premium UV stability, minimized scratch
appearance, and inherent corrosion resistance.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=11
Avient Resources
Learn more about this fiber dyeing technology, its advantages, and our color and additives portfolio to support it.
New black colorants from Avient support circular economy and turn former waste into recyclable packaging
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=11
Avient Resources
Learn more about this fiber dyeing technology, its advantages, and our color and additives portfolio to support it.
New black colorants from Avient support circular economy and turn former waste into recyclable packaging
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1070
COLOR SMART PURPLE
DB2195A RED UV
BLACK W/ WHITE MARK
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-first-quarter-2022-results-connection-announcement-acquire-dsm-protective-materials-dyneema
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
https://www.avient.com/epic-optimizing-parameters
Over-flash may cause a color shift.
Over-flash may cause color shift in overprint colors.
Screen Printing Color System Bases: Wilflex™ Epic™
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-light-diffusion-masterbatch
Polymer Colorants
Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services.
Learn more about Avient's light diffusion solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-powder-coating-and-dip-molding/core-vbx-series-vinyl-powder-slush-formulations
UV stability for weathering and color retention performance
Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services.
Combination Colorants & Additives: Smartbatch™