https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
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 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound HDPE or HIPS
Recycling Recycling Edgetek™ up to 20% is permissible.
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Use of Non GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
400% increase in market cap,
from $0.7b to $2.8b since
2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60% 62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** H1'13 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M $98M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.3% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
11.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $1.00
$0.54
$0.68
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
$0.75
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted EPS
$101.0
$132.6
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
+31%
$68.8
$97.7
$50.0
$75.0
$100.0
H1'12 H1'13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
First Half 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior
year first half
• Operating Income expanded 31%
versus first half 2012
• Specialty operating income up 42%
• Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin business
+26%
+42%
Page 12
• Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010
Other Debt 21
• Total Debt at 6/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x*
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted)
$392
310
$702
$1,031
392
$639
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13
Cash Balance = $392M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased
~3.0M shares
YTD in 2013
• 17 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
• North American
manufacturing alignment
Acquisitions
*TTM 6/30/2013
Use of Cash
Page 14
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $1.00
$0.54
$0.68
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
$0.75
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted EPS
$101.0
$132.6
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
+31%
$68.6
$97.7
$50.0
$75.0
$100.0
H1'12 H1'13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
First Half 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior
year first half
• Operating Income expanded 31%
versus first half 2012
• Specialty operating income up 42%
• Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin business
+26%
+42%
Page 12
• Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010
Other Debt 21
• Total Debt at 6/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted)
$392
310
$702
$1,031
392
$639
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM for taxes on resin gain
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13
Cash Balance = $392M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased
~3.0M shares
YTD in 2013
• 17 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
• North American
manufacturing alignment
Acquisitions
*TTM 6/30/2013
Use of Cash
Page 14
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Lin 16,592(4) - 16,592
RRichard A.
Powell 80,856(4) - 80,856
Kerry J.
B-7
4.
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Use of Non GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $1.00
$0.54
$0.68
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
$0.75
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted EPS
$101.0
$132.6
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
+31%
$68.8
$97.7
$50.0
$75.0
$100.0
H1'12 H1'13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
First Half 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior
year first half
• Operating Income expanded 31%
versus first half 2012
• Specialty operating income up 42%
• Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin business
+26%
+42%
Page 12
• Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010
Other Debt 21
• Total Debt at 6/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted)
$392
310
$702
$1,031
392
$639
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM for taxes on resin gain
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13
Cash Balance = $392M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased
~3.0M shares
YTD in 2013
• 17 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
• North American
manufacturing alignment
Acquisitions
*TTM 6/30/2013
Use of Cash
Page 14
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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PDI) on extruded profiles
2 ASTM D-638
3 ASTM 256
4 ASTM D-648 66 psi, unannealed, 0.125"
5 Savings depends on profile size
and production volume
Acrylite is a registered trademark of
Evonik Performance Materials
Lens Performance
Resilience™ LS
Frost PVC
Acrylite® Satinice
Frost PMMA
Light Transmission1 at 0.060"
(1.5mm)
83% Low Diffusion
78% Medium Diffusion
75% High Diffusion
81% Low Diffusion
Diffusion Half Power Angle (DLD)
26° Low Diffusion
41° Medium Diffusion
58° High Diffusion
26° Low Diffusion
Tensile Strength2
Tensile Modulus2
Tensile Elongation (break)2
7,360 psi
400,000 psi
20%
7,330 psi
330,000 psi
43%
Flammability (UL 94)
V-0 @ 1.5mm
5VA @ 2.0mm
HB @ 1.6mm
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)3 2.3 ft-lb/in 0.6 ft-lb/in
Heat Deflection Temperature4 157°F/69°C 182°F/83°C
UV Stability Good Excellent
Chemical Resistance Excellent Good
Typical Lens Profile Cost 10–15% Savings5 Baseline
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Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 530–560
(277–293)
550–575
(288–302)
660–700
(349–371)
675–725
(357–385)
390–420
(199–216)
425–460
(219–238)
680–730
(360–388)
430–500
(221–260)
Center Zone 515–560
(269–288)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
655–710
(352–377)
380–405
(193–207)
415–450
(213–232)
670–710
(354–377)
420–490
(216–254)
Front Zone 510–525
(266–274)
530–555
(277–291)
640–680
(338–360)
655–700
(346–371)
370–395
(188–202)
405–440
(207–227)
410–480
(210–249)
Nozzle 520–535
(271–280)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
665–710
(352–377)
380–400
(193–204)
415–450
(213–232)
660–700
(349–371)
420–490
(216–254)
Melt
Temperature
525–560
(274–293)
530–580
(277–304)
650–700
(343–371)
660–730
(349–388)
375–395
(191–202)
410–460
(210–238)
650–730
(343–388)
420–500
(216–260)
Mold
Temperature
175–250
(80–121)
160–220
(71–104)
280–350
(138–177)
275–350
(135–177)
100–135
(38–57)
150–180
(66–82)
300–425
(149–219)
160–230
(71–110)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
0.5–2.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70**
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 250
4 hrs @ 250
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2
* A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties.
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound HDPE or HIPS
Recycling
Recycling Stat-Tech up to 20% is permissible.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/reporting/gri
102–4
102–20
302-4
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/FAQs%2520for%2520PolyOne%2520GHS%2520Requirements%2520Ver%252006%2520April%25202015.pdf
Q11: Carbon Black and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) show up as carcinogenic hazards on some of our SDSs, and
not on others.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/fiber-solutions-business-unit-overview-2020.pdf
Carriers: PET, PBT, PA 6, PA 66, others
• Continuous filament spinning, including
fine denier (POY, FDY, HOY, bi-component yarns)
• Spunbond
WHITE
• TiO2 white with excellent opacifying
or tinting strength
• Optical white MBs that improve the surface
whiteness and/or brightness of end products
• Optimal melt flow properties allow a good
mixture with the polymer matrix yielding
the best possible spinnability
• Full pigment dispersion ensures maximum CPF/
Spinning pack life