https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
Typical loading levels are 20%, however higher levels of
regrind are tolerated in black color TPEs.
TPE mold temperatures of 70-120˚F (21-49˚C)
are typical.
TPE mold temperatures of 70-120˚F (21-49˚C)
are typical.
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ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS - FEATURES & CHARACTERISTICS
Resin Nymax™ Formulations Characteristics Applications
PA6 GF 600 A 14 Natural 14% Glass Reinforced
Stocks, Frames,
Receivers,
Handguards,
Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Grips
PA6 GF 600 A 33 Natural 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA6 NM6000-0026 HI BK 33% Glass Reinforced, Toughened
PA6 GF 600 A 60 UV Black 60% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA6 GF 600 A 33 Black 28 V 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized, UV
PA6 1010 A Black 13 Super Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA6 1010 A Natural Super Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA6 NM6000-0027 ST Black Super Toughened
PA6 NM6000-00013 HS UV Black 50% GF, High Flow PA6
PA66 NM6600-0018 HI HS 14 Nat 14% Glass Reinforced, Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 GF 1200 A 33 HS Black 22 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 GF 1200 A 33 HS Natural 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM6600-0019 HI HS 33 Nat 33% Glass Reinforced, Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM6600-0020 HI HS 43 Nat 43% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 1200 A L Natural Unreinforced
PA66 1200 A ZIP 22 Natural Unreinforced
PA66 NM6600-0021 ST Black Super Toughened
PA66 NM 1200 MT HS Black Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM 1200 MT HS Natural Toughened, Heat Stabilized
Specialty Products Color Characteristics Applications
Edgetek™ ET6200-0031 Black Black 20% Glass Reinforced PA12
Stocks, Frames, Receivers, Handguards, Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Bolt Carriers, Grips
Gravi-Tech™ X GT 33991-05A-01-3 Copper 3sg, PA6, Copper
Gravi-Tech™ X GT-30197-001-P4 Gray 4sg, PA610, Tungston
Gravi-Tech™ GT 6400-0001 GRV 5.0 Black 5sg, PA610, Tungston
Thermoplastic Elastomers Durometer OM Substrate Color Characteristics Applications
OnFlex™ AF 7210 25-90A PP Black/Natural General Purpose with UV Stabilizer
Grips,
Recoil Pads,
Gun Straps
Dynaflex™ G7900 30-90A PP Black/Natural General Purpose
Versaflex™ XP 2850 50A PP Natural Wet Grip Technology
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40 40A PP Black/Natural Vibration Damping
Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 40A PA Black/Natural Vibration Damping
Versaflex™ OM6059-9 60A PA Black High Flow
Versaflex™ OM6258 60A PA Black/Natural Enhanced Bond
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475(200–250)
480–540
(248–282)
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480(205–253)
490–550
(254–287)
485–525
(251–273)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490(210–257)
500–560
(260–293)
490–530
(254–276)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500(215–260)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–600
(275–315)
430–475
(220–250)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515(215–270)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
(220–260)
700–725
(370–385)
430–475
(220–250)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200(60–90)
150–300
(65–148)
140–280
(60–137)
160–240
(70–115)
80–140
(25–60)
300–400
(150–200)
80–140
(25–60)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (82)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
3–4 Hours
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
3–4 Hours
0.02%
160 (70)
2 Hours
300 (150)
3–4 Hours
0.10%
160 (70)
2 Hours
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec
Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa)
Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Processing Guide 3
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475(200–250)
480–540
(248–282)
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480(205–253)
490–550
(254–287)
485–525
(251–273)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490(210–257)
500–560
(260–293)
490–530
(254–276)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500(215–260)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–600
(275–315)
430–475
(220–250)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515(215–270)
510–570
(265–298)
490–540
(254–282)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
(220–260)
700–725
(370–385)
430–475
(220–250)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200(60–90)
150–300
(65–148)
140–280
(60–137)
160–240
(70–115)
80–140
(25–60)
300–400
(150–200)
80–140
(25–60)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (82)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
3–4 Hours
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
3–4 Hours
0.02%
160 (70)
2 Hours
300 (150)
3–4 Hours
0.10%
160 (70)
2 Hours
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or Reverse Taper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2–5 in/sec; 50–127 mm/sec
Injection Pressure Medium to high (may range from 1,000–4,000 psi; 7-28 Mpa)
Back Pressure 50–100 psi; 0.3–0.7 Mpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125–0.250 in; 3–6 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Comments
1.
Only naturally balanced runner systems (“H” pattern)
are recommended.
3.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-versaflex-om-rotary-power-tool-handle_0.pdf
Versaflex OM - Rotary Power Tool Handle
P R E M I U M P OW E R
TO O L B R A N D
R O T A R Y P O W E R T O O L
H A N D L E
• Soft touch grip with improved haptics
• Reduced vibration
• Excellent surface appearance
• Bonding to nylon
• Utilized global technical services to translate
customer’s preferred material in North
America to Europe
• Enabled brand consistency across the
globe, and accelerated time to market
Versaflex™ OM 6258
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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artery tourniquet
E E G W E ARABL E
M ANUFACT URE R
P A R T S O F E E G H E A D S E T
• Compliance with medical regulation USP Class VI
• Increase production efficiency with a simple injection
process
• High transparency with soft touch
KEY REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH
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Common Types & Deniers
T-430: Filament Yarn
Deniers: 200, 1200, 1600, 2400