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AUTOMOTIVE
MOLDER TIER 1
E L E C T R O N I C C A R D R E A D E R
P A R T F O R M U L T I M E D I A H U B
• Aluminum replacement
• Good mechanical properties
• PP with 40% Long Glass Fiber
• Meet the strict automotive OEM specification
• Designed a material solution to obtain all critical
mechanical criteria and supply the OEM in a short
timeframe
• Delivered tailored strategy while offering global
reach
OnForce Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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WIR E & CABLE OEM
P V D F E X T R U S I O N
• Improve extrusion line speed
• Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control
extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool
• Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin)
• Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings
• Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
solution that improved extrusion production times
• Provided application specialists with deep
knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt
and degradation temperatures) to help boost
overall processing performance
• Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction
and improving flow stability
• Gained a reduction in energy use and offered
added savings for other PVDF applications such
as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion
Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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POWER CABLE
PRODUCER
C A B L E I N S U L A T I O N
• Easy to process
• To pass CPR fire test
• Low smoke and toxicity values on smoke test
• Possibilities for low-voltage cables
• Cable insulation that passed G18 of the CEI EN 50363-0:
2015 standard
• Offered Sioplas technology for cross-linking
providing ambient curing
• Delivered new cable design possibilities for low-
voltage cables while offering easy processing
• Processed more efficiently than market-
established elastomeric technology which is
processed using a CV line
• Provided cable insulation that passes the hot set
test at 250°C
ECCOH XL Cross-Linkable Solutions 8054
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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MONOFIL AMENT
MA NUFAC TURER
P V D F F I L A M E N T E X T R U S I O N
• Reduce or eradicate die build-up
• Improve predictive and final part quality
• Optimize PVDF extrusion for the desired coefficient of
friction (CoF)
• Reduce energy consumption
• Boosted overall production efficiency by
minimizing die build-up through use of a
PVDF-specific processing aid
• Achieved a flawless surface by reducing
friction and improving flow for enhanced
final part quality
• Controlled extrusion pressure to reduce
energy required in processing
Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Lightweight
• High strength & stiffness
• Excellent fatigue & impact resistance
• Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
• Strong adhesive properties
• Chemical and corrosion resistance
• Reduced NVH compared to metals
• Rapid cycle times
• Low VOCs
VALUE SOLUTION
• Replaces metal without sacrificing strength
• Reduced vehicle weight improves fuel
economy, reduces energy consumption
• Selective reinforcement adds strength in high
stress areas
• Easily integrated & streamlined manufacturing
process
• Easy bonding to various materials
• Increases structure & puncture resistance
• Can be used in injection and compression
overmolding operations
• Enables thin-walling and material reduction by
adding reinforcement to traditional materials
• Able to be re-formed, reused, recycled
USES & APPLICATIONS
• Interior structural reinforcement such as walls,
load floors, headliners, door panels, storage,
storage lids, and trim pieces
• External body panels
• Front end and door module reinforcement
• Service access cover reinforcement
• Interior hatch covers
GORDON COMPOSITES™ & GLASFORMS™
THERMOSET COMPOSITES
Gordon Composites™ and Glasforms™ thermoset
composites are made with proprietary resin/
fiber reinforcement technologies.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• Exceptional mechanical performance—
consistent and repeatable
• Deep deflection
• Corrosion resistance
• High fatigue resistance & tensile strength
• Excellent interlaminar shear strength
• Lighter weight than steel
• High modulus of elasticity
• High temperature performance
• Low VOCs
VALUE SOLUTION
• Ideal in applications where high stiffness and
light weight performance are critical
• Replacement of metal, wood, and other less
efficient materials in order to improve overall
product performance while reducing weight,
cost, and complexity
• Part consolidation
• Simplified assembly
• A good choice for constant cross-section
profiles
• Laminates available in continuous lengths
• Specialty surface treatments available to
improve bonding
• Full machining capabilities (surface
modification, drilling, shaping, waterjet, etc
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FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion Resistance*
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Ahdesion Promotion*
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Color Identification*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker:
Block Water Migration*
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Strength members in cables
• Steel replacement
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE
ADDING POLYMER JACKETS
• LDPE, MDPE, HDPE**
• PP**
• ETFE**
• Polyurethane**
• PVC**
• PFA**
• PVDF**
• EPC**
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Stan-Tone HC Plus Product Bulletin_0.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Meets USP Class VI standards
• Biocompatible
• Provides lightfastness, chemical resistance,
and heat stability
• Available in standard single pigment or custom
multi-pigment colors
• LSR and HCR options available
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Stan-Tone HC Plus silicone dispersions are suitable
for a variety of healthcare applications including:
• Catheters and medical tubing
• Medical and surgical equipment
• Labware and diagnostic devices
• Specialty medical devices and wearables
Product
Code
Pigment Type
% Pigment
(approx.)
PIGMENT KEY:
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
GS = Green Shade
LIGHTFASTNESS:
I/O = Indoor or outdoor
MASS = Outdoor masstone application only
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Meets USP Class VI standards
• Biocompatible
• Provides lightfastness, chemical resistance,
and heat stability
• Available in standard single pigment or custom
multi-pigment colors
• LSR and HCR options available
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Stan-Tone HC Plus silicone dispersions are suitable
for a variety of healthcare applications including:
• Catheters and medical tubing
• Medical and surgical equipment
• Labware and diagnostic devices
• Specialty medical devices and wearables
Product
Code
Pigment Type
% Pigment
(approx.)
PIGMENT KEY:
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
GS = Green Shade
LIGHTFASTNESS:
I/O = Indoor or outdoor
MASS = Outdoor masstone application only
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Gasoline - 30% glass-filled (GF) grade, dry as molded (DAM), room temperature
Testing methodology is an adaptation from ASTM D543
• Reapply freshly soaked gauze pad every 24 hours to prevent from drying out
• Repeat for a total of 72 hours
• Tensile properties recorded
*Chemical resistance data for DEET, motor oil, glass cleaner, and sunscreen available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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30% LGF PKE 30% LGF PA6 30% LGF PA66 30% SGF PKE 30% SGF PA6 30% SGF PA66
Ft
-lb
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Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256
23C DAM 23C Conditioned -40C DAM -40C Conditioned
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Density of Polyketone vs Nylon
ASTM D792
LESS MOISTURE ABSORPTION THAN NYLON
30% Short Glass Fiber (SGF) Comparison
Moisture uptake, environmental chamber 62% RH, 70°C
SIMILAR DENSITY TO NYLON
ASTM D792
COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT IMPACT PERFORMANCE*
Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256) of LGF and SGF for DAM and
Conditioned Materials
*3,000 hr weathering data available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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FINGERPRINT
DETECTOR
H O U S I N G
• Metallic effect
• In-mold labeling replacement
• Overmold on PC
• Chemical resistance
• Achieved metallic effects without secondary
step of painting
• Customized colors to achieve desired
aesthetics of the design
• Improved cost-effectiveness
• Provided live technical support from concept
to production
Artisan™ AR7300-8001 M Silver Formulation
KEY REQUIRMENTS
WHY AVIENT ?