https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/stat-tech-tri-fold-processing-guide.pdf
These materials combine the performance
of select engineering resins with reinforcing additives, such as carbon powder, carbon fiber, nickel-coated carbon fiber and
stainless steel fiber, for low-to-high levels of conductivity depending upon application requirements.
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.
Other key processing parameters are slow injection speeds
and low back pressures.
** Avoid processing for a resin-rich surface.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/polystrand-product-selection-guide_0.pdf
POLYSTRAND
CONTINUOUS FIBER
REINFORCED
THERMOPLASTIC
TAPES & LAMINATES
™
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Material Min Finished
Slit Width
Max Finished
Slit Width
Unidirectional Tape 2” (50.8 mm) 24” (610 mm)
X-Ply™, 3-Ply, 4-Ply 2” (50.8 mm) 120” (3048 mm)
SLITTING CAPABILITIES
Max Unfinished Width Max Finished Slit Width Max Finished Roll Weight Max Roll Length
(X-Ply™, Full Width)
Up to 125"
(3175 mm)
Up to 120"
(3048 mm)
Up to 10,000 lbs
(4500 kg)
Up to 4,000 ft
(1200 m)
LAMINATION LINE CAPABILITIES
Tape Width Resin Capabilities Fiber Inputs Max Tape Roll Weight Max Roll Length
25" (635 mm)
Standard Width,
Slit Capabilities
PP, PE, PETG,
aPET, PA6
Additional polymers
in development
E-Glass
S-Glass, Aramid
Up to 1,800 lbs
(816 kg)
Up to 12,000 ft
(366 m)
TAPE LINE CAPABILITIES
Product
Name Resin Fiber
Content Areal Weight Nominal
Thickness1
Flexural
Modulus
Flexural
Strength
Tensile
Modulus
Tensile
Strength
wt % lb/ft2 oz/yd2 gsm in mm ksi GPa ksi MPa ksi GPa ksi MPa
6337
PP
63 0.10 14.75 500 0.015 0.38 3570 24.6 58 402 4010 27.6 111 765
6531
65
0.05 7.40 251 0.006 0.15 4020 27.7 73 505 4900 33.8 140 965
6536 0.07 10.32 350 0.009 0.23 4050 27.9 72 494 4500 31.0 131 903
6538 0.14 19.77 670 0.019 0.48 3540 24.4 47 324 4260 29.4 100 689
7034B PP-Black 70 0.07 10.24 347 0.009 0.23 4400 30.3 83 569 5000 34.5 111 765
6020
PE
60 0.08 11.95 405 0.012 0.30 3600 24.8 54 372 3800 26.2 109 752
6621 66 0.10 13.97 474 0.012 0.30 4000 27.6 55 379 4720 32.5 126 869
68222 68 0.16 23.34 791 0.022 0.56 4060 28.0 55 379 4560 31.4 113 779
5843 PETG 58 0.08 11.85 402 0.008 0.20 3680 25.4 90 621 4400 30.3 137 945
5840B aPET-Black 58 0.09 13.00 441 0.009 0.23 4120 28.4 107 738 5080 35.0 150 1034
5860B PA6-Black 58 0.08 11.48 389 0.010 0.25 3620 25.0 104 717 3970 27.4 108 745
TYPICAL PROPERTIES - UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC TAPE
1 Nominal thicknesses indicated are baseline values that may vary depending on material processing and other variables.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES - MULTI-AXIAL LAMINATES
0° Testing Orientation 90° Testing Orientation
Product
Name Resin Fiber
Content
Laminate Layers
& Orientation Areal Weight Nominal
Thickness1
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Strength
Tensile Modulus
Tensile Strength
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Strength
Tensile Modulus
Tensile Strength
wt % lb/ft2 oz/yd2 gsm in mm ksi GPa ksi MPa ksi GPa ksi MPa ksi GPa ksi MPa ksi GPa ksi MPa
6337
PP
63
0/90 0.20 29.49 1000 0.031 0.79 - - - - 2020 13.9 59.7 412 - - - - 2020 13.9 59.7 412
0/90/0 0.31 44.24 1500 0.045 1.14 2250 15.5 46.4 320 3070 21.2 79.4 547 186 1.3 9.7 67 1330 9.2 39.6 273
0/90/90/0 0.41 58.98 2000 0.057 1.45 2000 13.8 44.0 303 2400 16.5 60.6 418 496 3.4 20.7 143 2210 15.2 56.4 389
6531
65
0/90 0.10 14.80 502 0.014 0.36 - - - - 2240 15.4 60.9 420 - - - - 2240 15.4 60.9 420
0/90/0 0.15 22.20 753 0.020 0.50 2650 18.3 58.3 402 3100 21.4 82.8 571 280 1.9 NB2 NB2 1670 11.5 42.5 293
0/90/90/0 0.21 29.61 1004 0.027 0.68 2260 15.6 51.5 355 2470 17.0 62.2 429 580 4.0 30.4 210 2310 15.9 59.6 411
6536
0/90 0.14 20.71 702 0.021 0.53 - - - - 1980 13.7 60.5 417 - - - - 1980 13.7 60.5 417
0/90/0 0.22 31.06 1053 0.029 0.74 2309 15.9 48.3 333 2730 18.8 81.5 562 245 1.7 13.0 90 1490 10.3 44.3 305
0/90/90/0 0.29 41.41 1404 0.037 0.94 2164 14.9 47 324 2170 15.0 59.6 411 512 3.5 25.4 175 2340 16.1 71.2 491
6538
0/90 0.27 39.54 1341 0.034 0.86 - - - - 2220 15.3 60.0 414 - - - - 2220 15.3 60.0 414
0/90/0 0.41 59.53 2018 0.057 1.44 2825 19.5 40.9 282 2780 19.2 67.6 466 218 1.5 10.2 70 1410 9.7 40.0 276
0/90/90/0 0.55 79.37 2691 0.073 1.85 1880 13.0 32.4 223 2060 14.2 54.0 372 478 3.3 18.0 124 2360 16.3 61.0 421
7034B PP-Black 70
0/90 0.14 20.48 694 0.016 0.40 - - - - 2680 18.5 62.0 427 - - - - 2680 18.5 62.0 427
0/90/0 0.21 30.72 1041 0.028 0.71 1750 12.1 55.9 385 3710 25.6 75.1 518 160 1.1 11.3 78 1440 9.9 36.2 250
0/90/90/0 0.28 40.95 1388 0.036 0.90 1700 11.7 40.4 279 2800 19.3 55.7 384 432 3.0 25.4 175 2350 16.2 52.4 361
6020
PE
60
0/90 0.17 23.90 810 0.023 0.57 - - - - 1830 12.6 52.00 359 - - - - 1830 12.6 52.0 359
0/90/0 0.25 35.86 1216 0.033 0.84 2265 15.6 40.0 276 2740 18.9 68.2 470 181 1.2 10.0 69 1350 9.3 35.3 243
0/90/90/0 0.33 47.81 1621 0.044 1.12 1810 12.5 30.0 207 2000 13.8 48.0 331 502 3.5 22.0 152 1820 12.5 46.0 317
6621 66
0/90 0.19 27.94 947 0.025 0.65 - - - - 2280 15.7 60.0 414 - - - - 2280 15.7 60.0 414
0/90/0 0.29 41.90 1421 0.040 1.01 2490 17.2 37.0 255 2900 20.0 70.0 483 165 1.1 9.7 67 1440 9.9 38.0 262
0/90/90/0 0.39 55.87 1894 0.053 1.35 1810 12.5 29.0 200 2160 14.9 58.0 400 508 3.5 21.0 145 2170 15.0 53.0 365
5843 PETG 58
0/90 0.16 23.70 804 0.020 0.50 - - - - 2050 14.1 59.6 411 - - - - 2050 14.1 59.6 411
0/90/0 0.25 35.55 1205 0.030 0.76 2800 19.3 89.0 614 2900 20.0 78.0 538 397 2.7 NB2 NB2 1580 10.9 42.5 293
0/90/90/0 0.33 47.40 1607 0.039 0.99 2540 17.5 72.0 496 2300 15.9 57.7 398 780 5.4 35.0 241 2170 15.0 63.0 434
5840B aPET-Black 58
0/90 0.18 26.01 882 0.021 0.53 - - - - 2530 17.4 55.3 381 - - - - 2530 17.4 55.3 381
0/90/0 0.27 39.01 1323 0.032 0.82 2986 20.6 91.1 628 3160 21.8 68.7 474 252 1.7 20.0 138 1580 10.9 36.9 254
0/90/90/0 0.36 52.01 1763 0.042 1.07 3065 21.1 73.1 504 2570 17.7 54.2 374 813 5.6 37.0 255 2440 16.8 55.6 383
5860B PA6-Black 58
0/90 0.16 22.95 778 0.021 0.52 - - - - 2190 15.1 56.00 386 - - - - 2190 15.1 56.0 386
0/90/0 0.24 34.43 1167 0.034 0.86 2510 17.3 117.0 807 2760 19.0 63.7 439 657 4.5 22.2 153 1630 11.2 39.7 274
0/90/90/0 0.32 45.91 1556 0.046 1.18 2210 15.2 106.0 731 2090 14.4 45.6 314 1110 7.7 50.8 350 2150 14.8 57.4 396
1 Nominal thicknesses indicated are baseline values that may vary depending on material processing and other variables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/SEM Global Nylon Product Selection Guide_A4.pdf
PA6 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER
Nymax/Bergamid
(Prime Nylon)
Nymax REC
(Recycled Nylon) Unfilled 10%–60%
Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔
Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — —
V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔
V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔
Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
PA66 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER
Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔
Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ — ✔ ✔
Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — —
V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔
V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔
Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
To learn more about our PA6
and PA66 solutions, contact
Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT
(1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa LM Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
This laser enhancement additive works by converting visible, UV or IR laser
light energy into thermal energy, creating surface marks that contrast the color of resin material.
The additive technology can be custom formulated for specific resin and laser types.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/pvc-extrusion-processors-case-study.pdf
THE IMPACT
As tests and trials were conducted, it was shown that
the Excelite dispersion interacted more intimately and
consistently with PVC resin, essentially becoming part
of the PVC resin matrix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Omnicolor Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Multipurpose, multi-resin colorant concentrates
• Formulated with high quality, heavy metal-free
pigments
• Carrier system designed for compatibility
across different resin systems
• Samples available with quick turnaround in
small lots for customer evaluation
• Available in a wide range of stock and standard
colors*
• Low LDRs—typically 1–3%
• Low minimum order quantities for both stock
and non-stock colors
* Color availability dependent on region or country
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Omnicolor Multipurpose Colorants can be used for
injection molding, blow molding, or profile and
sheet extrusion processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-frp.pdf
• Resin chemistry is optimized for process conditions, fiber adhesion,
and end-use application of FRP.
Resin impregnated fibers are
chemically cured with thermal or ultraviolet energy to form a highly
crosslinked thermoset matrix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
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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Three Months Ended
‘’’’’September 30,
Platform operating income “””””””2013 2012 (a)
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 15.7 $ 13.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks 28.7 18.6
Designed Structures and Solutions 10.9 –
Specialty Platform 55.3 31.7
Performance Products and Solutions 14.3 12.3
PolyOne Distribution 16.6 16.4
Corporate and eliminations (24.6) (16.9)
Operating income $ 61.6 $ 43.5
(a) Adjusted to reflect the resins business as a discontinued operation.
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012 (a)
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS $ EPS
Net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders $ 23.2 $ 0.24 $ 19.4 $ 0.22
Special items, after tax 10.5 0.11 5.3 0.06
Tax adjustments (b) 1.8 0.01 0.1 -
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 35.5 $ 0.36 $ 24.8 $ 0.28
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Operating Income 2013 2012 (a)
Operating income before special items $ 72.4 $ 51.8
Special items in operating income (10.8) (8.3)
Operating income, GAAP $ 61.6 $ 43.5
(a) Adjusted to reflect the resins business as a discontinued operation.
Adjusted EPS 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y
Net Income attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3
SunBelt equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) -
Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7
Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final.pdf
BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final
EXTRUSION CAST
PROCESSOR
T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S
• Non-stick performance during manufacturing
• Excellent film quality with good aesthetics
• Efficient and clean process performance
• Compliant with food contact applications*
• Provided a performance additive to prevent
biodegradable resin from sticking to the
chill-roll surface
• Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal
surfaces, resulting in a better film quality
• Helped improve the manufacturing process
with fewer cleaning steps
CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?