https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/material-solutions-expanding-ev-charging-infrastructure
Design and production priorities for EV supply equipment
Here are key priorities to consider in the design and production of future EVSE:
New charging stations are being designed with sustainability in mind.
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Design and production priorities for EV supply equipment
Here are key priorities to consider in the design and production of future EVSE:
New charging stations are being designed with sustainability in mind.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/material-solutions-expanding-ev-charging-infrastructure?sust[]=1136
Design and production priorities for EV supply equipment
Here are key priorities to consider in the design and production of future EVSE:
New charging stations are being designed with sustainability in mind.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Patented next-gen formulation that can preserve
visual clarity and aesthetics in applications using
recycled content
• Reduces bacterial, mold, and fungal growth
on the surface and through the thickness of the
plastic part
• Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration,
and loss of mechanical properties
• Available for various processes including
extrusion, injection molding, blow molding,
rotational molding, and thermoforming
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
These antimicrobial additives are well-suited for
clear polycarbonate or plexiglass applications using
recycled resin including:
• Electronics
• Packaging
• Consumer goods
• Protective shields and sneeze guards
• Plexiglass windows or panels
• Clear phone or tablet cases
• Modular office construction
• Point-of-purchase screens
• Touchscreen information kiosks
• Transportation infotainment screens
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Valid To: September 30, 2025 Certificate Number: 0962.01
In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following tests on plastics:
Test Method(s)
Test Name
ASTM D256; ISO 180 Notched Izod
ISO 179 (1eA) Determination of Charpy Impact
ASTM D523 Gloss
ASTM D618 (Method A) Conditioning of Test Specimens
ASTM D792 (Method A) Specific Gravity
ASTM D1238 (Method B) Melt Flow Rate
ASTM D3012 Thermal Oxidative Stability
ASTM D3641 Injection Molding Test Specimens
FMVSS 302 Flammability
ASTM E1331; SAE J1545 Spectrophotometric Color Difference
SAE J1885 (Rev.
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TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/versaflex-top-cover-of-air-cushion-powder-case-study-one-pager.pdf
Cosmetic brands
COSMETIC BRANDS
C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N
P O W D E R C O M P A C T
• Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening
pressure and sealing performance
• General FDA compliance
• Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water
and oxygen
• Overmold to PP with good compression set
• Delivered chemically resistant material with
excellent sealing properties and good
resilience to achieve requested
performance
• Provided onsite technical support to
improved injection speed and achieve good
bonding performance
• Offered a material solution that could be
leveraged across the customer’s global
cosmetic brands
Custom Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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To do so the following procedure was carried out:
• Preforms were produced by dosing 0.09% of
Avient Fortis Amber-1 and 4% of our nylon-
based oxygen scavenger Amosorb SolO2-2
• Preforms were ground down to a coarse granule
size (~2mm) using a Retsch mill
• The coarse ground preforms were crystallized
in a vacuum oven at 160°C before drying the
material in a PET drier at 160°C for approx. 4
hours
• This material was then injection molded and
blown into bottles with a) 50:50 dilution with
Virgin PET with no color and b) 50:50 dilution
with Virgin PET + Fortis Amber-1 at 0.045%
Figure 2.
Bottle B was produced utilizing 50% flakes of the
original bottles, which were crystallized and dried
before being diluted with 50% virgin PET to inject new
preforms and blow bottles.
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In addition,
these technologies can exceed the core benefits of commodity resins
and engineering thermoplastics by providing greater design freedom,
ease of colorability, and efficient processing.
Following are top reasons why many manufacturers and designers choose
high-performance thermoplastics:
• High-temperature resistance • Chemical resistance
• Flame/smoke/toxicity (FST) performance • Chemically inert
PLUS, ALL
THE BENEFITS
OF PLASTIC
In addition to their elite-level properties,
high-performance thermoplastics deliver
the typical advantages of polymers over
other material types such as metal, glass and
ceramic, including:
• Light weight
• Design freedom/part consolidation
• Easy colorability
• Efficient, high-volume processing
• Elimination of secondary operations
• Enhanced product experience
for the end user
- quieter environment
- improved tactile feel
- better usability
ADVANTAGES
Going Above
and Beyond
• Amorphous structure
• High marks for toughness, chemical resistance,
hydrolytic stability, resistance to boiling water,
and extreme thermal capabilities
• Best for: aerospace interiors, hot water fittings,
and medical and dental devices that are
subjected to repeated steam sterilization
• Also used in food equipment exposed to
temperature extremes, such as coffeemakers
or freezer-to-microwave cookware
Polyaryletherketones
Polysulfones
Liquid crystal polymers
Polyetherimides
Polyphenylene sulfides
There are five
major families of
high-performance
thermoplastics
AR
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SU
LF
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ES• Semi-crystalline structure
• High marks for thermal stability, chemical
resistance and mechanical properties over
a wide temperature range
• Better-than-average levels of combustion
resistance and electrical performance
• Some PAEK materials, like polyetheretherketone
(PEEK), are also extremely tough and have
excellent impact strength
• Best for: aerospace, automotive, industrial
and medical components
• May be used to create stock shapes such as
rods, bars, and tubes
All in the Family
PH
EN
YL
EN
E
SU
LF
ES • Semi-crystalline structure
• Excellent temperature resistance with continuous
service temperatures up to 230°C
• High marks for modulus and resistance to creep,
corrosion, and chemicals
• Above-average electrical properties
• Best for: complex parts with extremely tight
tolerances; often used as an alternative to metals
and thermosets in automotive underhood parts,
appliances, electronics, and industrial applications
Polyaryletherketones
Polysulfones
Liquid crystal polymers
Polyetherimides
Polyphenylene sulfides
There are five
major families of
high-performance
thermoplastics
ET
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LI
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ST
AL
P
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S • Semi-crystalline structure
• High degree of anisotropy: strength, stiffness
and thermal expansion will be greater in one
direction vs. the other
• High marks for temperature, chemical
and electrical resistance
• Exceptional mechanical strength
and high flow rates; often used to fill
extremely long parts with thin walls
• Best for: electronic connectors, sensors,
bullet-resistant vests, jet engine enclosures,
brake and transmission friction parts, and gaskets
• Amorphous structure
• High marks for thermal, mechanical,
and chemical properties
• Often selected for demanding applications requiring
ultra-high mechanical strength combined with high
temperature, corrosion and wear resistance
• Impact resistance may be lower than
that of PSUs and PAEKs
• Best for: aerospace interiors, automotive lighting,
medical devices, and electrical and fiber optic
connectors
All in the Family
Source: https://www.craftechind.com/standard-and-custom-parts-in-high-performance-plastics/
TEMPERATURE AND MATERIAL TYPE
The two broad classifications of high-performance thermoplastics—amorphous and semi-crystalline—
have different temperature characteristics.
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Source: https://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/14465/3D-
Printing-Filaments-Whats-the-Deal-with-ULTEM-and-PEEK.aspx
High-performance thermoplastics can be processed using injection
molding, compression molding, and extrusion.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/additive-dispersions/silcosperse-tc-thermally-conductive-dispersions
Heat transfer capabilities of metal with design freedom and weight reduction of engineered polymers.
Technical information, design guides, processing information and more.