https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/sem-base-station-antenna-application-bulletin.pdf
Better Performance-to-Cost Ratios – Traditionally
used materials can cost 30–40% more than a
thermoplastic solution at only slightly better
performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
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However, most brass flapper valves open only
25–30 percent, preventing the pig from passing through.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/ColorMatrix UV Brochure.pdf
Wavelength (nm)
– C93 Control 5 – Ultimate UV390-1 @ 0.15% 1 – UV390R 3
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The maximum particle size
in both products is 30 microns.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-nano-liquid-metering-system-flyer_0.pdf
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART
NANO SYSTEM
The FlexCart Nano metering system is market leading:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically above 90%)
and sustainable packaging
• Fully supported technology
• Small footprint designed for very
low throughputs
FLEXCART™
NANO LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with the PlanetPak™
delivery packaging
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
NANO
Footprint (LxW cm) 55 x 30
Controller options 3000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 50
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 1.8
Continuous use No
Transfer pumps N/A
Metering pumps Peri
Interchangeable cassette No
Note: Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS
The FlexCart range of metering systems is designed to work
with the standardized Avient range of packaging, typically
achieving 99% reliable yield on continuous operating
systems, and at the same time achieving a sustainable
packaging format in terms of full recyclability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-petpolyester.pdf
PET POLYESTER DATA
PET POLYESTER BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
ABOUT FIBER-LINE®
LOCATIONS
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
FIBER-LINE® LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
fiber@fiber-line.com
Manufacturing Operations
FIBER-LINE® LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
fiber@fiber-line.com
EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations
FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
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PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNITS VERSAFLEX™
CE 3130-80N
VERSAFLEX™
CE 3130-70N
Shore Hardness ASTM D2240 Shore A 79 69
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 g/cm3 1.08 1.04
Tensile Strength ASTM D412 psi 2,484 2,222
Melting Flow Index (190°C, 21.6kg) ASTM D1238 g/10min 5.2 4.4
Elongation ASTM D412 % 864 667
Flexural Modulus @ 300% ASTM D790 psi 975 855
Viscosity @ 11,170 sec, 200°C ASTM D3835 Pa.s 30.6 22.2
Abrasion (Mass Lost) ASTM D3389 mg 1.1 2.6
UV Resistance 0.68W/m2
45°C 168hours — Good Good
Stain Resistance *Condition 1
*Condition 2 — Excellent Excellent
Blooming 85% RH
30°C,168 hours — Non Non
Processing (Demold) — — Excellent Good
Cycle Time — — Short Middle
Overmold Substrate — — PC/ABS PC/ABS
KEY PROPERTIES AND OVERMOLD PERFORMANCE
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°C TBD
FIBERGLASS BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE
FIBERGLASS DATA
E-Glass S-Glass
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
ABOUT FIBER-LINE®
For over 25 years, FIBER-LINE® has provided science-
driven expertise that improves the performance and
the end-use processing of high performance fibers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-nomex-meta-aramid.pdf
NOMEX® META-ARAMID DATA
META-ARAMID (HM) BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
ABOUT FIBER-LINE®
LOCATIONS
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
FIBER-LINE® LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
fiber@fiber-line.com
Manufacturing Operations
FIBER-LINE® LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
fiber@fiber-line.com
EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations
FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.