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Stringers
Bulkheads,
Decking and
Transoms
Doors and
Cabinetry
Ceilings
and Hatches
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
Superior strength-to-weight ratio
PROPERTY TEST
METHOD
PANEL THICKNESS
.50" .75" 1.00" 1.50"
Core Density (lb/ft3) ISO 845 5.3 8.4 5.3 8.4 5.3 8.4 5.3 8.4
Flexural Rigidity (lb-in2) ASTM D7249 38,379 39,390 80,699 74,158 147,890 140,081 342,866 363,009
Panel Weight (lb/ft2) Calculated 0.93 1.07 1.03 1.25 1.14 1.42 1.35 1.77
Core Shear Yield (psi) ASTM C393 60 138 61 139 57 131 52 99
Max Load (lbs) ASTM C393 246 482 362 704 423 833 558 1,031
Core Shear ULT (psi) ASTM C393 81 159 81 153 70 138 62 113
Face Bend Stress (psi) ASTM C393 6,430 12,582 6,355 12,109 5,511 10,860 4,899 8,916
USES &
APPLICATIONS
SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION
Meets performance required for marine applications
Predictive deflection in various load cases.
MARINE PLYWOOD
Hammerhead™ panels are three times lighter than marine plywood
MOISTURE ABSORPTION % weight change due to water absorption for selected
composites and marine plywood
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— Hammerhead™ 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CUTTING & DRILLING
Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore,
PTFE coating
Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit
FORMING
Apply localized 400˚F heat at a length proportional to the panel thickness (see equation below)
and bend to shape.
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TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core
1 in
1.5 in
2 in
2400
2820
2748
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 665
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 1084
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core 2 in 1055
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 919
L-Bracket Installation
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core 2 in 2375
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 797
U-Channel Installation
N
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BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
Mixed Conditions
ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab
testing installations except where noted.
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The Group now includes brand members Adidas Group, C&A, Esprit, G‐Star Raw, H&M, Inditex, Jack Wolfskin, Levi Strauss & Co., Li Ning, M&S, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., NIKE, Inc., and PUMA SE, a growing number of associate members, and a diverse group of stakeholders.
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PROHACCP
D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X
• Magnetic for detection in factory
• EU and FDA food contact compliance
• Durable for repeated use
• Color matching
• Enabled fast and accurate development of a
custom formulation meeting all customer
requirements
• Provided both material and color expertise
from a single source
• Matched color to specific blue providing
visual contrast against meat/food products,
enhancing detectability
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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IMPACT
PROTECTION
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S
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PROJECT KICK OFF
B R I E F
Application: Protective sports equipment
Challenge: Provide functional material to protect
against impact for chest protector
Requirements:
• Compact - reduce thickness and weight for
improved comfort and functionality
• Meet EN standards
• EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1
• Eliminate the use of foam and glue
• Be waterproof and easy to clean
• Sustainable
• Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing
efficiency
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VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT)
H O W D O E S I T W O R K ?
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
Image courtesy of Airobag TV
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Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
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Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
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This usually still results in unbalanced
filling and is not a recommended design.2
“H” Pattern Runner
This type of runner delivers a geometrically
balanced type of fill, and is recommended
for most multi-cavity tools.
Only naturally balanced runner systems
(“H” patterns) are recommended.
The blue arrows show the flow of
material in figure 51.
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STANDARD COLORS FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS
GLASS FILL COLOR PRODUCT NAME
Bright White
HC8910-0004 RS
20% HC8910-0017 RS
33% HC8910-0018 RS
Cool Gray 1C
HC8910-0005 RS
20% HC8910-0006 RS
Cool Gray 3C
HC8910-0007 RS
20% HC8910-0008 RS
Warm Gray 1 C
HC8910-0009 RS
20% HC8910-0010 RS
TPX 12-0703 Tan
HC8910-0011 RS
20% HC8910-0012 RS
542C Blue
HC8910-0013 RS
20% HC8910-0014 RS
301C Blue
HC8910-0015 RS
20% HC8910-0016 RS
Colors may vary from actual color shown
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COLOR RAL REFERENCE COLOR RAL REFERENCE
1015 Brown/12 6026 Green/14
1034 Yellow/14 6032 Green/20
1018 Yellow/19 7004 Grey/21
1003 Yellow/20 8025 Brown/14
3020 Red/15 9022 Pearl Grey/1
5005 Blue/35 9010 White/5
5000 Blue/36
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PVC EDGE
BANDING
MANUFACTURER
E X T R U S I O N S H E E T & S T R A P
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white
and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color
through suitable mixing with other colorants
• Ensured lot-to-lot consistency with DE value of
less than 0.5
• Supported customers in achieving stable and
high-quality coloration during their PVC
processing
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + COMPLIANCE
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• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant for internal color matching in PVC sheet
• Manufactured with phthalate-free plasticizer
• Good thermal stability and compatibility with PVC resin for a wide
rang of color index choices
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
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TPE-1A, B also exhibits good aging properties at 70°C.
Figure 8 shows the properties of TPE-1A, B after 7
days at 70°C compare to 7 days at room temperature.
Physical property retention of TPE-1A and TPE-1B after 1 week at 70C.
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