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200 Jinsu Road
Pudong, 201206
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
REACH SVHC compliance – Our chemically
compatible grades are compositionally compliant
with REACH SVHC and FDA 21 CFR*.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-optica-toner-dispersions-tech-bulletin-a4.pdf
They are available solely as 15% concentrated
dispersions, made up of 15% Optica toner
component with 85% PET grade mono ethylene
glycol (MEG).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives_Laser Welding Additives for Medical Devices Application Bulletin.pdf
Avient uses a “systems approach” to develop the
laser welding solution most adapted to your project,
taking into consideration the following aspects:
• Transmitting and absorbing parts
• Polymer type and grade
• Dispersion of the additive in the final part
• Sufficient and consistent loading of the additive
• Part design: attention to flow separation at the
welding interface
• Color and opacitiy
• Quality control – e.g. establish suitable control
parameters (UV Visible Spectra)
• Laser wavelength and processing parameter
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
formulated for laser welding are designed for use
in healthcare applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-design-guide-.pdf
Several grades
of Gravi-Tech composites used for radiation-
shielding applications provide protections
similar to traditional lead-based materials, yet
these Gravi-Tech polymer-metal composites
are 37 percent lighter.
Other radiation-shielding
grades are available that match the density of
lead (11 gm/cm3).
CHAPTER 3 | PART DESIGN GUIDELINES
Wall Thickness (mm)
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40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0 1 2 3 4
ABS
PC
Nylon 6/6
Figure 2 - Designing for Wall Thickness Changes
Bad
Better
Recommended
Recommended
Poor
High Stress
Ideal
Figure 3 - Internal and External
Radius Guidelines
.5W Min
Inside Rad + W
Poor
High Volume
FIGURE 1 - Wall thickness vs. cooling
time of various plastics
FIGURE 2 - Designing for
wall thickness changes
FIGURE 3 - Internal and external
radius guidelines
Design Guide 9
RIB DESIGN GUIDELINES
The minimum distance ribs should be spaced is
three times the nominal wall thickness (3W).
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
10000
60000
110000
160000
210000
260000
310000
360000
0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5
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Panel Thickness - in
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
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
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Immersion Time - Days
.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.
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
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
(PSI)
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment 1610 98 Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength Requires pilot hole
Cup Washer Spreads
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—no
installation torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments
Sheet Metal or
Wood Screw
Readily available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout
Shoulder Washer Limits
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=221&all=1
Cesa™ Raise enhances the heat resistance of APET thermoformed packaging, allowing it to withstand temperatures up to 100°C.
Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices
Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/ColorMatrix Joule Fast Reheat Dispersions Tech Bulletin.pdf
Joule additive is available as a 10% concentrated
dispersion, made up solely of 10% active
component with 90% PET grade mono ethylene
glycol (MEG).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/LFT Application Development Center Bulletin.pdf
Let us walk you through:
Optimizing the LFT Molding Processes
• Ensuring proper drying and preparation of the
material (review of drying equipment)
• Processing guidance for the specific grade
(temperature and pressure suggestions)
• Primary process development (including runner
& gate geometry)
• Secondary operation process development
• Tooling debugging/optimization, especially if the
injection mold is new
Troubleshooting
• Failure analysis/issue resolution (including
pyrolysis/burn-off reviews to study internal fiber
structure and length)
• Process/mold support to perfect finished goods
• Equipment review
Training
• Polymers fundamentals training
• Design guidance for LFT
IN-HOUSE PROTOTYPING SUPPORT
Our 55,000 square foot Application Development
Center is most often leveraged for new program
prototyping and R&D trials.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6197
SLD 187 C SHPFX EPIC UNIVERSITY RED
286CAB/FSB PANTONE(R) 286 C SIMULATION
485CPFX EPIC PANTONE(R) 485 C (SIM) HO