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HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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POLYMER PRODUCT NAME PROPERTY PERFORMANCE TYPE DOSAGE/
LDR
MATERIAL
CODE
ABS FRABS92991 UL 94 Halogen 35% CC10292991WE
ABS FRABS52399 UL 94 Halogen 5–14% CC10252399WE
HDPE Cesa Flam MB 5101AH UL 94 Halogen 7–16% PEAN698479
Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5728H UL 94 Halogen 8–14% ABA0698450
Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5731NH UL 94 Non-halogen 8–20% ABAN698410
PC Cesa Flam NCA0820018NH UL 94 Non-halogen 2–4% NCA0820018
PC NCAN-Z0N-FN FLMRET 698419 UL 94 Non-halogen 3–8% NCAN698419
PE FRPE94802 ASTM E84 Non-halogen 100% CC103094802F
PE FRPE41011 UL 94 Halogen 20–30% CC1034101160
PET Cesa Flam MB 5525NH UL 1441, UL 94 Non-halogen 6–8% NEAN698534
PET FRPET65462 UL 94 Non-halogen 5–12% CC103265462F
PET/ PBT Cesa Flam MB 5532NH NFPA 701 Non-halogen 4–6% NBAN698451
PP Cesa Flam MB 5201H UL 94 Halogen 6–30% PPAN698410
PP Cesa Flam MB CT-1629NH Cal TB 133, UL 94 Film, NFPA 701 Non-halogen 6–8% PPAN698428
PP FRPP365370 UL 94 Non-halogen 10–20% CC103653702F
PP Copolymer FRPP37654 UL 94 5VA Halogen 100% CC10337654WE
PP Copolymer FRPP53484 UL 94 Halogen 10% CC1035348460
PS FRPS62722 ASTM E84 Halogen 2–4% CC10262722WE
PS/HIPS Cesa Flam SLA0820014H UL 94 Halogen 4–8% SLA0820014H
TPU Cesa Flam 98461NH UL 94 Non-halogen 6–14% RUA0698461
F-SERIES FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES
HDPE/PE F-Series UL 94 Non-halogen 10–25% PEA0820024
PE F-Series UL 2335, FM 4998 Non-halogen 10–25% PEA0820069
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent wear resistance
• Reduced friction, heat build-up, noise
& vibration
• Improved processability & surface finish
on parts
• Lower power requirements & low
maintenance
• Reduced tool contamination and corrosion
• Reduction in lubricant migration time
• Design flexibility
• Reduced weight
• Chemically resistant
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Ideal for applications in many industries including
transportation, industrial, household, electrical
and electronics including:
• Transportation – Fuel flap axis, interior door
handle axis, gears, seat mechanics, sun-roof
sliding mechanisms, side mirror parts
• Industrial – Conveyor belt gears, pulleys
• Household – Window/door runners, furniture
parts, hinges
• Electrical and electronics – Electrical plug
safety parts, printers, barcode scanners
PRODUCT BULLETIN
EUROPE GRADES
ASIA GRADES
Material Name Base Resin Reinforcing Filler Lubricating Filler
LubriOne LB6000-5024 RS HI natural
PA6
GF10 UHMWPE
Lubrione LB6000-5021 RS S1 GF30 UHMWPE
Lubrione LB6000-5021 RS X2 GF30 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB6000-5019 X1 black GF50 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB6700-5001 RS AF black PA6/PA66 GF50 UHMWPE
LubriOne NN-000/01M black SO
PA66
Unfilled MoS2
LubriOne REC LB6600-5030 RS grey GF33 Graphite
LubriOne LB3300-5010 RS natural
PBT
GF20 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB3300-5005 RS natural MI20 UHMWPE
LubriOne REC LB3220-5001 RS C natural X1 PC GF10 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB8900-5010 GP grey
PKE
Unfilled Graphite
LubriOne LB8900-5006 RS PE natural GF20 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB8900-5004 RS PE natural GF30 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB4200-5022 black
POM
Unfilled MoS2
LubriOne LB4200-5023 natural Unfilled UHMWPE
LubriOne LB9200-5012 RS PE natural PPS GF30 UHMWPE
Material Name Base Resin Reinforcing Filler Lubricating Filler
LubriOne LB6600-8056 LB BK001
PA66
Unfilled LDPE
LubriOne LB6600-8054 RS BK001 CF30 LDPE
LubriOne LB6600-8052 RS BK001 GF30 LDPE
LubriOne LB4200-8032 RS NC001
POM
GF30 LDPE
LubriOne LB4200-8030 AR NC001 AF10 LDPE
LubriOne LB4200-8026 LB BK001 Unfilled LDPE+HDPE
LubriOne LB3200-8022 LB BK001
PC
Unfilled UHMWHDPE
LubriOne LB3200-8021 RS BK001 GF30 UHMWHDPE
LubriOne LB7600-8008 RS BK001 PPO GF20 UHMWHDPE
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When overmolded, GLS TPEs bond permanently
and seamlessly to many different plastic
substrates, including polypropylene (PP),
polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-
styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide
(nylon) and polystyrene (PS).
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LUBRIONE™
INTERNALLY LUBRICATED
FORMULATIONS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNITS TEST
METHOD
NN–000/15T
NN–20GF–
10GB/13T–2S
NN–30GF/10T
WHITE
LB8900-0001
30GF/15T
LB8900-0002
30GF/13T-2S
LB8900-0003
18T-2S
ATT–000/5T
AT–000/18T–
2S NATURAL
5209 FPL 20
PS–30GF/2S
LB5210–0237
1B NATURAL
PC–10CF/15T
Base Polymer PA 66 PA 66 PA 66 PK PK PK POM POM POM PBT PP PC
General Properties
Specific Gravity g/cm3 ASTM D792 1.23 1.46 1.47 1.56 1.55 1.33 1.38 1.47 1.51 1.54 1.13 1.31
Molding Shrinkage ASTM D955
Flow % 1.0–2.0 0.20–0.50 0.50–1.0 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40 1.7–2.3 1.5–2.0 2.0–3.0 2.0–3.0 0.20–0.40 0.10–0.30 0.10–0.30
Water Absoprtion (23°C, 24 hr.) % ASTM D570 0.8 – 0.050–1.0 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.050 – 0.050 – – –
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Modulus(1) MPa ASTM D638 2650 9650 9790 8050 7380 1250 965 1770 2420 8620 4140 –
Tensile Strength(1) (Yield) MPa ASTM D638 61.4 119 122 119 94 47 35 40 45 108 72.4 90
Tensile Elongation(1) (Break) % ASTM D638 3.0–5.0 1.0–3.0 1.5 3 2 35 40 30 26 3 – –
Flexural Modulus MPa ASTM D790 2760 6890 6890 7380 6410 1300 1080 1740 1790 6690 4840 5500
Flexural Strength MPa ASTM D790 108 172 214 182 167 55 41.4 62.7 68.3 165 110 130
Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894
vs.
Steel – Static 0.25 0.46 0.18 0.15 0.12 0.19 0.11 0.14 0.13 0.24 0.17 0.17
Impact
Notched Izod Impact (23°C,
3.18 mm, Injection Molded) J/m ASTM D256A 41 64(6) 110 107 107 70 80 37 37 75 – 69
Thermal Properties
Heat Deflection Temperature ASTM D648
0.45 MPa °C 215(6) – 250 215 216 184 152 151(6) 153(6) 218(6) – –
1.8 MPa °C 65(6) 239(7) 244(6) 210 210 75 94 81.1(6) 88 197(6) – 135(5)
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity ohms/sq ASTM D254 – – – 1.30x1012 1.9x1012 5.2x1012 – – – – – 1.0x109
Dielectric Strength (Short Time) kV/mm – – 8.5 – – – – – – – – –
Flammability
Flame Rating Class UL 94 HB – – HB HB HB – HB – – – –
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
NOTES (1) Type I, 5.1mm/min
(2) Type I, 21.3 mm/min
(3) Type I, 50 mm/min
(4) Type I, 5.1mm/min, Break
(5) 3.2 mm thick, Unannealed
(6) 6.35 mm thick, Unannealed
(7) 3.2 mm thick, Annealed
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNITS TEST
METHOD
5024 RS HI
5021 RS S1
5021 RS X2
5019 X1
LB6700-
5001 RS AF
Black
NN-
000/01M
Black SO
REC
LB6600-
5030 RS
Grey
LB3300-
5010 RS
LB3300-
5005 RS
REC
LB3220-
5001 RS C
Natural X1
5010 GP
Grey
5006 RS PE
5004 RS PE
LB4200-
5022 Black
LB4200-
5023
Base Polymer PA 6 PA6/PA66 PA66 PBT PC PKE POM
Lubricant UHMWPE1 UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE MoS22 Graphite UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE Graphite UHMWPE UHMWPE MoS2 UHMWPE
Filler type GF10 GF30 GF30 GF50 GF50 Unfilled GF33 GF20 MI20 GF10 Unfilled GF20 GF30 Unfilled Unfilled
General Properties
Specific Gravity g/cm3 ISO 1183 1.18 1.35 1.39 1.55 1.58 1.14 1.44 1.42 1.46 1.23 1.26 1.34 1.43 1.4 1.35
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Modulus (23°C) MPa ISO 527-1 4250 9500 9000 15500 16600 3500 10600 6300 3330 4000 1630 5300 9250 2470 2150
Tensile Strength (Yield, 23°C) MPa ISO-527-2 97 150 160 205 200 85 164 102 55 60 60 108 99.1 55 50
Tensile Elongation (Break, 23°C) % ISO-527-2 12 2.5 3 2.7 2.4 3.4 2.0 4.2 8 2.5 46 3.7 1.5 11 11
Flexural Strength (23°C) MPa ISO 178 103 – – 285 265 108 215 127 78 85 38 155 117 73 68
Flexural Modulus (23°C) MPa ISO 178 3250 – – 12400 11100 2690 9000 4700 3000 3100 1380 4600 5450 2210 2070
Impact
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
(23°C, Injection Molded) kJ/m^2 ISO 179 14 12 10 15 10 3 6 7.7 4.3 12 15 10 7.6 8 5
Charpy Unnotched Impact
Strength (23°C, Injection Molded) kJ/m^2 ISO 179 82 55 61 75 60 65 50 47 69 - NB 63 36 NB NB
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature Under Load
1.8 Mpa, Unannealed °C ISO 75-2/A 107 – – 204 – 73 235 – – – 90 210 204 86 80
Cofficient of Friction (CoF) & Wear Rate
CoF vs.
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TEMPERATURE
Material Rear
Center
Front
Nozzle
Melt
Mold
Nylon 6,6
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
PBT
510–410
(265–280)
490–540
(255–280)
480–530
480–530
480–530
150–250
(65–120)
PC
14% NiCF
540–570
540–570
530–560
530–560
530–560
150–250
(65–120)
ABS
470–520
460–520
460–520
460–530
(240–275)
460–530
(240–275)
100–200
(40–90)
PP
440–480
(225–250)
440–480
(225–250)
430–470
(220–245)
420–460
(215–240)
420–460
(215–240)
125–175
(50–80)
DRYING
Material Temperature
°F (°C) Time Minimum
Moisture
Maximum
Moisture
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
Nylon 6,6
30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
PBT
14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03%
PC
14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02%
ABS
14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10%
PP
14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30%
Equipment
• Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size
- Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins
• General purpose metering screw is recommended
- Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended
• L/D ratio
- 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering)
• Low compression ratio
- 2:1–3:1
• Deep flights recommended
- Metering zone 3.5 mm
- Feed zone 7.5 mm
• Check ring
- Three-piece, free-flowing check ring
• General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended)
- Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32"
- Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins
• Clamp tonnage:
- 2.5–5 tons/in2
Gates
• Large, free-flow gating recommended
- 0.25" x 0.125" land length
- 0.5" gate depth
Runners
• Full round gate design
• No sharp corners
• Minimum of 0.25" diameter
• Hot runners can be used
PROCESSING
Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length
Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length
Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure
Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure
Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability)
PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity)
• Low shear process
• Low screw speed and screw RPM
• Slow Injection speed
• Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection
- Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location
- Improves mechanical performance near gate location
- Promotes ideal fiber orientation
Resin Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times
≥ Max mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly
Fiber Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times
≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly
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ATM/ CASH
MACHINE
T R A Y S T R U C T U R E
• Excellent stiffness & rigidity
• Anti-static, frictional note speed
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Flame resistance
• Service life durability
• Provided a solution with permanent
antistatic properties
• Excellent wear and friction resistance,
enhancing durability
• Additional performance characteristics of
flame resistance and low COF
Stat-Tech™ PC custom formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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AVIENT SOLUTION
SWIMMING GEAR
BRAND
S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D
N O S E B R I D G E
• Bio-content material
• Good adhesion to PC
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• Easy to process
• Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A
TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a
natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the
nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets
• Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict
chlorine, brine, and QUV tests
• Offered prompt development and on-site technical
services to accelerate commercialization
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING
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