https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
Available in a wide range of customizable colors,
these impact-modified nylon formulations
eliminate secondary painting processes—unlike
traditional materials such as painted plastics or
metals—providing the added manufacturing and
sustainability benefits of reducing energy use and
removing VOC emissions.
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
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ENHANCE PROTECTION &
INHIBIT BACTERIAL GROWTH
WITHSTAND™ ANTIMICROBIAL SOLUTIONS
FOR ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES
WithStand™ antimicrobial additives are designed
to be molded into plastic components to enhance
product performance.
These antibacterial and
antifungal additives reduce growth of bacteria,
mold and fungus on the surface and through the
thickness of the plastic part.
ANTIMICROBIALS FOR PLASTICS
Effective in reducing bacterial growth across a range of polymer resins
Bacteria does not attach to surface of part
molded with WithStand
Bacteria attaches to surface of part
molded without WithStand
Side View
Molded with
antimicrobial
additives
Molded without
antimicrobial
additives
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THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER FOR OVERMOLDING
ATTRACTIVE, PRACTICAL HANDGRIPS ONTO ABS RESIN
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To learn more about OnFlex-S™ TPEs, contact
Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
or visit avient.com
THE CHALLENGE
Facing strong competition from all-plastic garden sprayers,
a leading garden equipment manufacturer decided to
create a new, high-end line of sprayers featuring enhanced
quality, durability and aesthetics.
The new products
have been very well received by consumers, and have allowed
the company to address the competitive threat from all-plastic
sprayers
High-end product line = competitive advantage:
With Avient’s OnFlex-S TPE, developers successfully
designed and produced a new, high-end product line that
compares favorably with all-plastic sprayers in terms of
appearance, performance and durability
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/TPE_Overmolding_Solutions_for_Engineering_Thermoplastics.pdf
This is achieved by molding a soft
skin of thermoplastic elastomer over a hard engineering plastic.
The TPE chemistry and the type of
engineering plastic play a critical role in influencing wettability.
The bond strength between the TPE and the engineering plastic was measured
by performing a “90o Peel Test”.
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Establish clear hiring policies for the Company’s hiring of employees or former employees of the
independent auditor that participated in any capacity in the audit of the Company.
5.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202013%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
The four pillars are clear and
unwavering—Specialization, Globalization, Commercial Excellence
and Operational Excellence.
Our path
to specialty required a clear vision, the courage to change and
a tenacious focus on execution.
Executive Director, Automotive — GE Plastics, May 2004 to
May 2006.
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Seller warrants good and clear title in
goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and that the Product conforms
at the time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of
Compliance, or a Product Specification Sheet, if any such document
exists, and other specifications signed by Seller (“Specifications”).
No payment shall be deemed to have been received
until Seller has received cleared funds.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
While
commodity plastics can typically maintain performance only up to 100°C, and
engineering plastics do the same up to 120°C, a high-performance thermoplastic
can withstand continuous use temperatures of 230°C while also maintaining low
temperature impact.
Automotive: Demand for plastics to handle increasing temperatures
due to the proliferation of electronics in engine compartments and tighter spaces.
Most high-heat plastics
are hygroscopic, so careful drying is needed to avoid potential
processing issues.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Application Bulletin.pdf
Bio-polymers are already used with success in
different plastic products, notably in packaging,
but to be used in healthcare applications, they
need to be evaluated to the relevant protocols to
support regulatory compliance of the end article.
Avient provides pre-tested color and additive
concentrates based on bio-polymers to minimize
the risk of non-compliance and support a more
sustainable profile for plastic products used in the
healthcare industry.
Please be aware that there are certain applications Avient’s Mevopur products have not been designed for, nor are they promoted or intended for use in: including, but not limited to long-term or permanent
implants, birth control devices, or plastic surgery.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives
for automotive interiors
Plastics can attract dust particles, creating an
unattractive smudgy film on their surface.
Plastic
parts in the passenger compartment develop
electric charges as people get in and out of the
vehicle and air circulates through the ventilating/air
conditioning system.
They bind themselves to the
plastic in a three dimensional network so they do
not contribute to VOC emissions.