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W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E
• Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA
foam for grip on surfboards
• Translucent appearance
• Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film
• Excellent UV resistance
• Customized formulation for exceptional
hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish
• Incorporated specialty additives to enhance
UV resistance and inhibit mold growth
• Solved technical processing challenges to
achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and
achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing
• Enabled customer to achieve market
differentiation and expand into new markets
and applications
Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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The ring
slides back against a seat to seal off.
The poppet is forced back during
injection to seal off the material.
Back Pressure
This is the pressure applied to the back of the
screw to resist screw recovery after injection.
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Sink-mark
With chemical foaming, no sink-marks
Core-Back Expansion molding allows greater density
reductions than typical injection molding.
The sliding
back of the mold cavity at the end of fill allows a
greater pressure drop and herewith more expansion.
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Core-Back Expansion (CBE) molding principle
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Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 530–560
(277–293)
550–575
(288–302)
660–700
(349–371)
675–725
(357–385)
390–420
(199–216)
425–460
(219–238)
680–730
(360–388)
430–500
(221–260)
Center Zone 515–560
(269–288)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
655–710
(352–377)
380–405
(193–207)
415–450
(213–232)
670–710
(354–377)
420–490
(216–254)
Front Zone 510–525
(266–274)
530–555
(277–291)
640–680
(338–360)
655–700
(346–371)
370–395
(188–202)
405–440
(207–227)
410–480
(210–249)
Nozzle 520–535
(271–280)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
665–710
(352–377)
380–400
(193–204)
415–450
(213–232)
660–700
(349–371)
420–490
(216–254)
Melt
Temperature
525–560
(274–293)
530–580
(277–304)
650–700
(343–371)
660–730
(349–388)
375–395
(191–202)
410–460
(210–238)
650–730
(343–388)
420–500
(216–260)
Mold
Temperature
175–250
(80–121)
160–220
(71–104)
280–350
(138–177)
275–350
(135–177)
100–135
(38–57)
150–180
(66–82)
300–425
(149–219)
160–230
(71–110)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
0.5–2.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70**
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 250
4 hrs @ 250
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2
* A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties.
Other key processing parameters are slow injection speeds
and low back pressures.
** Avoid processing for a resin-rich surface.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold
temperature too cold
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 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
Sink Marks Part geometry too thick
Melt temperature too hot
Insufficient material volume
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Increase shot size
• Increase injection rate
• Increase packing pressure
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
• 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
• Increase pack and hold pressure
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase vent width and locations
• Increase injection speed
• 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
• Increase cooling time
• Increase melt temperature
• Decrease injection pressure and injection speed
• Increase number of gates
Sticking in Mold Cavities are overpacked
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
TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS
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Decrease back pressure
3.
Decrease back pressure
3.
Reduce back pressure
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM);
• An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions
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Sustainability is integral to achieving our vision, mission, and
performance that:
• creates a safe and accepting environment that
empowers associates to perform to their fullest potential
• gives back to the communities where we work and live
• enables customers to innovate solutions that help make
the planet more sustainable
• protects the environment by addressing climate change,
conserving natural resources and preventing pollution
• actively manages risk for investors & yields
financial performance
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EXTERNAL ALIGNMENT
DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN OUR CULTURE
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MEGATRENDS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Advancements in
Technology
Transformation of
Municipalities
Lifestyle
Refresh
Rethinking
Globalization
Evolution of
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SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVING
AVIENT’S GROWTH
Changes in consumer behavior driven by climate
change & desire to reduce plastics waste
Consumers seeking to buy more sustainable products
from more sustainable companies
Brand owner and retailer demand to meet
sustainability targets & needs
Rising emphasis on preserving and protecting
natural resources & human life
Increased current and pending government legislation
and regulations
CONSUMERS WANT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
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Consider sustainability
when they purchase
Rate sustainability as a key
criterion in
purchasing decisions
34%
Are willing to pay more for
sustainable products
Average premium
consumers are willing to pay
for sustainable products
PURPOSE-DRIVEN CONSUMERS NOW LARGEST SEGMENT
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“Purpose-driven consumers seek
products and brands that align with
their values and provide health and
wellness benefits.
Conventionally-Marketed Products Growth
2017-2022
Sustainability-Marketed Products Conventionally-Marketed Products
Sustainably-marketed products account for 1/5 of the market share ... yet deliver 1/3 of growth
9%
4%
CAGR
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MAKING RECYCLABILITY COMMITMENTS
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100% recyclable,
compostable or
reusable packaging
35% recycled
content for all plastic
30% recycled
content by 2030
100% recyclable,
compostable or reusable
20% renewable and
recycled plastics by 2025
100% recyclable,
compostable or reusable
To source 100% recycled
or renewable resources
25% recycled content
80% of waste recycled
back into Nike products
and other goods by 2025
25% recycled
content by 2025
100% recyclable,
compostable or reusable
BRAND-SPECIFIC RECYCLED CONTENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
x …the entire DASANI
product lineup will be
made from
recycled plastic.
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TEMPERATURE
Material Rear
Center
Front
Nozzle
Melt
Mold
Nylon 6,6
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
PBT
510–410
(265–280)
490–540
(255–280)
480–530
480–530
480–530
150–250
(65–120)
PC
14% NiCF
540–570
540–570
530–560
530–560
530–560
150–250
(65–120)
ABS
470–520
460–520
460–520
460–530
(240–275)
460–530
(240–275)
100–200
(40–90)
PP
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
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