https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/gravi-tech-lead-replacement-formulations
With elevated heat deflection temperature and good impact strength, these formulations offer performance and versatility.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/eco-conscious-alternative-coloring-textiles
It uses substantial amounts of water and energy to heat a mixture of water and chemicals to dye the yarn.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/eco-conscious-alternative-coloring-textiles?rtype[]=1164
It uses substantial amounts of water and energy to heat a mixture of water and chemicals to dye the yarn.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/eco-conscious-alternative-coloring-textiles?ind[]=6595
It uses substantial amounts of water and energy to heat a mixture of water and chemicals to dye the yarn.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/innovation-cuts-solar-power-system-wiring-installation-costs
It offered protection from ultraviolet radiation, with improved resistance to heat, cracking, abrasion and creep.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/boosting-rpet-quality-and-safety-packaging
Avient has developed a "Heat Stability Protocol" to screen new additive solutions for their impact on color and NIAS through two full recycle loops at 100% recycled content.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/boosting-rpet-quality-and-safety-packaging?rtype[]=1164
Avient has developed a "Heat Stability Protocol" to screen new additive solutions for their impact on color and NIAS through two full recycle loops at 100% recycled content.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/boosting-rpet-quality-and-safety-packaging?ind[]=6599
Avient has developed a "Heat Stability Protocol" to screen new additive solutions for their impact on color and NIAS through two full recycle loops at 100% recycled content.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=117&page=2
Supplier HellermannTyton switched to heat-stabilized Bergamid™ B70 G30H Black TM-X polyamide to produce a seat fastener at lower cost, lower weight and with greater design flexibility
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/2020-hammerhead-application-install-guide.pdf
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™ 5.3lb/in^3 Core Density Hammerhead™ 8.4lb/in^3 Core Density Plywood
— Hammerhead™ 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density
— Hammerhead™ 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density
— Marine Plywood
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.50" Hammerhead™ .75" Hammerhead™ 1" Hammerhead™ 1.50" Hammerhead™
.50" marine plywood .75" marine plywood 1" marine plywood
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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.
Heat Length =
π
2 * Thickness
Radius = S
B
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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
O
T
AB
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.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.