They can be filled and reinforced to satisfy required performance characteristics and can be blended with glass, minerals, impact modifiers, colorants and stabilizer systems.  

Detection and sorting of carbon black-filled plastic waste in material recovery facilities is a vexing issue for the packaging and recycling industries, because the equipment relies on the reflectance of near infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

Venting • Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur Cut vent depths to: - PC Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width - PC/PSU Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PEI Compounds: 0.001"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - PP Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width - ABS Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width - PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - Nylon Compounds: 0.002" min. depth and 0.250" width • Increase vent depth to 0.040" (1.0mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity and vent to atmosphere. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold temperature too cold Mold design Shot Size • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase nozzle tip diameter • Check thermocouples and heater bands • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line • Increase shot size • Increase cushion Brittleness Melt temperature too low Degraded/Overheated material Gate location and/or size • Increase melt temperature • Increase injection speed • Measure melt temperature with pyrometer • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Use smaller barrel/excessive residence time • Relocate gate to nonstress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow speed and lower molded-in stress Fibers on Surface (Splay) Melt temperature too low Insufficient packing • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase pack and hold pressure, and time • Increase shot size • Increase gate size Sink Marks Part geometry too thick Melt temperature too hot Insufficient material volume • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure • Increase gate size Flash Injection pressure too high Excess material volume Melt and/or mold temperature too hot • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection speed • Increase transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection speed • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease screw speed TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive Shrink Too much orientation • Increase packing time and pressure • Increase hold pressure • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Decrease screw rpm • Increase venting • Increase cooling time Not Enough Shrink Too little orientation • Decrease packing pressure and time • Decrease hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase screw rpm • Decrease cooling time Burning Melt and/or mold temperature too hot Mold design Moisture • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size or number of gates • Verify material is dried at proper conditions Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Weld Lines Melt front temperatures too low Mold design • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase vent width and locations • Increase injection speed • Increase mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Increase gate size • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents and/or false ejector pin • Move gate location Warp Excessive orientation Mold design • Increase cooling time • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection pressure and injection speed • Increase number of gates Sticking in Mold Cavities are overpacked Mold design Part is too hot • Decrease injection speed and pressure • Decrease pack and hold pressure • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time • Increase draft angle • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

The new impact-modified PPA materials are formulated in filled and unfilled grades that deliver exceptional structural integrity and impact resistance at high temperatures. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Without venting, burning and no-fill areas can occur . The relative shear rate is determined by the fill time. This pressure is high at the gate area and low at the end of fill.

Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur. 2. Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location 6. Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location 4.

Furthermore, Surround formulations offer improved performance in the areas of creep and fatigue resistance, dimensional stability, and surface finish when compared to traditional highly-filled, short fiber formulations. TEMPERATURE Material Rear °F (°C) Center °F (°C) Front °F (°C) Nozzle °F (°C) Melt °F (°C) Mold °F (°C) Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 200–300 (90–150) Nylon 6,6 30% SS 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 200–300 (90–150) PBT 14% NiCF 510–410 (265–280) 490–540 (255–280) 480–530 (250–275) 480–530 (250–275) 480–530 (250–275) 150–250 (65–120) PC 14% NiCF 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 150–250 (65–120) ABS 14% NiCF 470–520 (240–270) 460–520 (240–270) 460–520 (240–270) 460–530 (240–275) 460–530 (240–275) 100–200 (40–90) PP 14% NiCF 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 www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

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OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

This helps TPE flow and fill thin walled sections commonly encountered in over molding. Table 2 summerizes the data of different polyamide systems; polyamide 6, polyamide 66, glass filled, fiber reinforced , impact modified and heat stabilized. No Nylon Type Nylon description TPE Hardness Aging condition Peel, N/mm / lb / in 1 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21 2 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging B 3.2 / 20 3 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging C 3.3 / 19 4 Capron 8333GHIHS Glass, impact and heat stabilized 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20 5 Capron 8333GHIHS Glass, impact and heat stabilized 75A Aging A 3.0 / 17 6 Ultramid B3ZG6 Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 18 7 Zytel 70G33L Glass 60A(1) Aging A 3.9 / 22 8 Zytel 408AHS Heat stabilized and flow aid 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21 9 Zytel 409AHS Heat stabilized and flow aid 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20 Aging A: nylon substrate conditioned at room temperature and humidity for 4 weeks before TPE overmolding.