THE SOLUTION After extensive research, Gordon found the material that met his requirements: Avient’s Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic tape.

Zone 2 - Center 430° F 470° F 221° C 243° C Zone 3 - Front 440° F 480° F 227° C 249° C Nozzle 450° F 480° F 232° C 249° C MELT & MOLD TEMPERATURES ENGLISH (°F) METRIC (°C) COMMENTS Melt Temperature 450° F 480° F 232° C 249° C After processing, always purge residual PKE materials with fractional melt flow HDPE or PP.Mold Temperature 150° F 200° F 66° C 93° C DRYING CONDITIONS ENGLISH (°F) METRIC (°C) COMMENTS Temperature 180° F 82° C Drying not required.

Cross-linked products only: Dry Silane cannot be dried, has a 6 month shelf life when stored unopened in a cool dry location and must be used within a few days after opening.

Development began after the Carbonerro team began hearing negative customer feedback about sinking aluminum shaft paddles, produced outside of the U.S. and predominantly used in the low- to mid-level market.

Even after the cost of the new tooling, the company will save about $72,000 the first year, an impressive and rapid return on the investment in new tooling.

The ridge not only provides support for the archer’s hand, but it offers the ability to duplicate shots by keeping the hand in the same position, shot after shot.

PHTHALATES FACTS PHTHALATES ARE KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN IN THE HUMAN BODY Research has shown that after entering the body, phthalate are broken down into metabolites within minutes and pass out quickly in urine.2 PHTHALATE EXPOSURE IS CONSIDERED LOW Despite the fact that phthalates are used in a wide range of products, human exposure from all sources is considered to be extremely low.2 PHTHALATES ARE A USEFUL CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE Flexible vinyl tubing does not react with most medications, allowing for reliable administration of drugs, while flexible vinyl bags prevent blood contamination and extend shelf life of the blood.3 PHTHALATES ARE REGULATED Based on earlier studies, a few specific phthalates have been banned for use in toys or other items for sale to children under twelve to reduce risk of overexposure through hand-to- mouth behaviors. 1 Source: chemicalsafetyfacts.org 2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3 Source: thisisplastics.com www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Graft resin cannot be dried, has a 6 month shelf life when stored unopened in a cool dry location and must be consumed after opening.

In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material and process would need to deliver an ultra-low cycle time with improved processability and tailored crystallization dynamics, while also resisting warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

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