https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
OMNICOLOR™
MULTIPURPOSE
COLORANTS
Polyethylene 1%
Polypropylene 1%
GP Polystyrene 1%
HI Polystyrene 1–2%
Acrylics (Opaque) 1%
PBT Polyester 1%
PET Polyester 1%
Polyurethane 1–2%
Polyamide (Nylon) 1%
Acetal 1%
SAN 1%
ABS 1–3%
PVC 1–3%
Polycarbonate 1%
Thermoplastic 1–3%
Alloys & Blends 1–3%
EVA 1%
Filled Polymers 1–3%
RECOMMENDED ADDITION RATES
CONCENTRATE SELECTION
Omnicolor colorants are generally
selected because of their versatility
where a wide range of polymers are
processed and their availability for
sale in small quantities.
The hiding power of
the formulations does differ, and
should be tested in all opaque
and filled polymers before starting
production.
The range of world-
class services includes:
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors &
special effects to fill market niches and
eliminate secondary operations.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-guide
Mold Filling, Packing and Cooling
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6835
X 41278-0002A GF filled TOPAS
3095-BUA80 PP BLUE MASTERBATCH
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=127&industry=0&product_family=1688&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_build_id=form-GsNdhFIzOk8Y1Q6Uz9RVRyyxAN07GtOhQFsmTHMOgJ8&form_id=resource_filter_form
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite provided a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material for cleaner connector
Complēt™ 50% long glass fiber reinforced specialty PA66 thermoplastic replaces die-cast aluminum
Moisture-resistant Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced formulation improves strength, design freedom, and finish
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/automotive-windshields-post-consumer-recycled-content-tpes
This abundant supply includes thousands of tons of PVB, found in the inner layer of the glass, potentially bound for landfills.
Instead, the outer glass is recycled and the PVB is reclaimed and reprocessed for various uses, including an alternative raw material source for polymers.
These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations
Edgetek™ BIO Natural Filled Polymer Formulations
Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made
from continuous glass-fiber reinforced
thermoplastic face sheets and polyester
foam cores.
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
PETG Skins with
Plywood Core
1 in/25 mm
1.5 in/38 mm
2 in/51 mm
2400 lbs/1089 kg
2820 lbs/1279 kg
2748 lbs/1246 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
665 lbs
302 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
881 lbs
400 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
1084 lbs
492 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
770 lbs
349 kg
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core
2 in
51 mm
1055 lbs
479 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
919 lbs
417 kg
L-Bracket Installation
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
PETG Skins with
Plywood Core
2 in
51 mm
2375 lbs
1077 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
770 lbs
349 kg
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
797 lbs
362 kg
U-Channel Installation
ITW Plexus MA420
adhesive was used in all
tab testing installations
except where noted.
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LA
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P
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L
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O
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AB
BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
332 lbs
151 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA
501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA
839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA
1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA
1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA
1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 LORD
2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 ACRALOCK
2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW
2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK
2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa
Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 LORD
2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:1 ACRALOCK
1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotch-Weld 8010 3M
1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa
Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue
1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader
1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:1 ACRALOCK
1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa
Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 LORD
1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 LORD
1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa
Adhesive
2k Methacrylate PolyFuse
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Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa
Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic
FA10-05 Blk
C010817
ACRALOCK
724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK
722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa
Cohesive
2k Epoxy
Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix
Loctite
508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa
Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue
341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa
Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy
Loctite Epoxy
Marine
Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brand names of the adhesives are owned by the respective manufacturers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Hammerhead Application _ Install Guide.pdf
HAMMERHEAD™
MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot
Resistance to harsh marine conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable
Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format
Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process
Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels
are made from continuous glass-fiber
reinforced thermoplastic face sheets
and polyester foam cores.
Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24]
Performance Comparison
Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
PETG Skins with
Plywood Core
1 in/25 mm
1.5 in/38 mm
2 in/51 mm
2400 lbs/1089 kg
2820 lbs/1279 kg
2748 lbs/1246 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
665 lbs
302 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
881 lbs
400 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
1084 lbs
492 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
770 lbs
349 kg
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core
2 in
51 mm
1055 lbs
479 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
919 lbs
417 kg
L-Bracket Installation
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
PETG Skins with
Plywood Core
2 in
51 mm
2375 lbs
1077 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
770 lbs
349 kg
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
797 lbs
362 kg
U-Channel Installation
ITW Plexus MA420
adhesive was used in all
tab testing installations
except where noted.
G
LA
SS
/E
P
O
XY
T
AB
M
AT
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IA
L
N
O
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AB
BOTTOM PANEL
LEG
LENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
332 lbs
151 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA
501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA
839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA
1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA
1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA
1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE
MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord
2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock
2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW
2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock
2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa
Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord
2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock
1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M
1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa
Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue
1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader
1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock
1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa
Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord
1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord
1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa
Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse
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Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa
Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic
FA10-05 Blk
C010817
AccraLock
724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock
722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa
Cohesive
2k Epoxy
Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix
Loctite
508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa
Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue
341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa
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/idea/new-packaging-design-delivers-space-savings-and-efficiency
When compared to existing same fill size packaging on the market, this dynamic new design offers dramatic space savings, which equates to more product on a pallet and truck—especially when compared to alternative pouch packaging.
https://www.avient.com/idea/how-protect-blow-molded-bottles-drop-impact-damage
Testers drop a bottle filled with water from four or five feet of height, and assess damage or lack thereof.