https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
BASE RESIN ABS
Drying Temperature 80–90°C
Drying Time 2–3 Hours
Barrel Temperatures °C
Rear Zone 180–210
Center Zone 190–220
Front Zone 200–230
Nozzle 210–240
Mold Temperature 50–80
Screw Speed Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10 bar
Cushion 5–15 mm
Injection Speed Low to medium
Injection Pressure Moderate to high
Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/CAI W_C - Product Selection Guide EMEA_0.pdf
COLORANTS AND
ADDITIVES FOR
WIRE & CABLE
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS
FOR WIRE & CABLE
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
PVC General Purpose Cable • Optimal incorporation in PVC formulations
• Non ortho-phthalate range available
PVC Automotive Cable • Optimized colors for T2 and T3 automotive applications
• Non ortho-phthalate range available
Unfilled PE, XLPE, PP Cable
• Specific color range for unfilled polyolefins
• Compatibility with cross-linkable systems
• Special range to minimize shrinkage or for thin skin applications
Filled Polyolefins,
Non-Halogenated Flame
Retardant PE Cable
• Full range of colors, halogen-free or low amounts of halogens
• Designed for incorporation into various non-halogenated flame retardant
formulations
PE Visico/Ambicat™
Crosslinked Polyethylene1
• Full range of colors for PE Visico/Ambicat™ cross-linked polyethylene
• Specifically designed and tested to ensure compatibility with this
cross-linking method
Thermoset Rubber Cable • Colors designed for use with thermoset rubber
• Fully compatible with vulcanization process
Unfilled TPU Cable • Color range for unfilled polyester or polyether TPU
• Provides good opacity at low addition levels
Flame Retardant TPU Cable • Color range for filled/non-halogenated flame retardant TPU
• Provides good color strength
TPE Cable • Color range designed to enhance performance of various TPE brands
• High temperature range available
PA Cable • Different color ranges available depending on the polyamide type and the
application
PBT Cable • PBT color range mostly used in optical fiber, loose tube or tight buffered cables
• Selection of pigments to prevent migration of color in gel-filled materials
1 Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene is a trademark of Borealis
OnColor™ Colorants for wire & cable offer a
comprehensive range of color series, covering
the diverse specifications demanded by the cable
industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/cotrep-at-20-16-avient-corporation-cesar-ir-pe-94000817.pdf
D’une part, l’entreprise Avient Corporation s’est engagée à :
- utiliser le protocole de tri fournis par le COTREP (« Procédure de tests de tri optique
COTREP pour évaluer la détectabilité d’emballages sombres lors des étapes de tri
optique » - version Janvier 20191) ;
- réaliser les tests chez les deux Fabricants T.O. représentatifs des capacités de tri
existantes en France ;
- remettre au COTREP les rapports des essais pour analyse et avis ;
- proposer une solution colorante :
o qui réponde aux exigences essentielles de la directive emballage 94/62/CE
o qui ne fait pas basculer la densité de l’emballage : les emballages
majoritairement en PP ou PE doivent conserver une densité < 1 et les emballages
majoritairement en PET ou en PS une densité > 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/2021-colormatrix-quick-guide-to-liquid-color_0.pdf
Product packaging is recyclable with
recovery rates of up to 99%.
Liquid colorants are helping
to minimize the environmental impact of coloring in a
number of ways:
• Liquid carrier systems are typically made largely from
natural oil-based renewable sources
• Liquid systems can be dosed with the highest degree
of accuracy and control, minimizing wastage through
overdosing
• ColorMatrix’s latest PLANETPAK™ delivery packs have a
fully recyclable outer and are engineered to enable 99%
product recovery allowing further efficiencies
to be made
• The concentrated nature of liquid colorant systems
mean that inventory requirements are inherently very
low.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/2021-colormatrix-quick-guide-to-liquid-color.pdf
Product packaging is recyclable with
recovery rates of up to 99%.
Liquid colorants are helping
to minimize the environmental impact of coloring in a
number of ways:
• Liquid carrier systems are typically made largely from
natural oil-based renewable sources
• Liquid systems can be dosed with the highest degree
of accuracy and control, minimizing wastage through
overdosing
• ColorMatrix’s latest PLANETPAK™ delivery packs have a
fully recyclable outer and are engineered to enable 99%
product recovery allowing further efficiencies
to be made
• The concentrated nature of liquid colorant systems
mean that inventory requirements are inherently very
low.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
DIMENSIONAL
STABILITY
Tight tolerances, minimal warp
SOLUTION: Long fiber
reinforced composites with
polyketone (PK)
POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack
structures, running boards,
brackets, component housings
STRENGTH
High strength-
to-weight ratio,
comparable to metal
SOLUTION: Long fiber
POSSIBILITIES:
Tubular door frames,
accessory motor
mounts, tailgate
locking systems
MANUFACTURING EASE
Injection moldable, design freedom,
insert molding, part consolidation
SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced
composites
POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells,
seat base components, tubular door
frames, accessory linkages
IMPACT
RESISTANCE
Durable in rugged
environments and uses
SOLUTION: Maximum
toughness long fiber
POSSIBILITIES: Side steps,
bed steps, roof racks,
brackets, bed extenders,
tie downs
CORROSION
RESISTANCE
Metal replacement,
eliminate secondary
coatings
SOLUTION: Long fiber
POSSIBILITIES: Underbody
skid plate components,
fuel doors, fasteners
SUSTAINABILITY
PIR/PCR content incorporation
with high strength, lightweighting
for fuel economy
SOLUTION: Recycled content
long fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack
structures, fender flares, rail
covers, tail light protectors
LIGHTWEIGHTING
30–40% weight reduction
when switching from metal
SOLUTION: Long carbon
fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Motor
mounts, seating components,
accessory mounts
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
High and low temperature
performance, maintained
properties with UV exposure,
moisture performance
SOLUTION: Long fiber
POSSIBILITIES: Tail
light protectors, fender
flairs, guards, underbody
components
SURFACE AESTHETICS
Color matches, fiber-rich or
glossy surfaces, carbon fiber
appearance
SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant
long fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars,
side steps, bed steps, bike
mounting brackets, cargo carriers
NEXT-GEN
UPGRADES
Transform your aftermarket parts
with efficient, lightweight long
fiber thermoplastic solutions that
redefine performance with strength,
toughness, and design freedom.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Value Added Services Brochure.pdf
A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors, and special
effects to fill market niches, eliminate secondary
operations, and strengthen your brand
PCR COLOR PREDICTION SERVICE
Digital prediction tool illustrating color possibilities
and limitations of post-consumer recycled (PCR)
content to simplify decision making and shorten
time to launch
PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT (PCF)
CALCULATOR
Methodology that evaluates the carbon footprint of
Avient solutions, contributing a data point to your
overall carbon footprint and supporting credible
reporting
AVIENT DESIGN
A highly specialized group of industrial designers
and project engineers that provides advanced
design and detailed analysis to foster higher levels
of innovation
TESTING AND VALIDATION
Fully accredited and in-house testing capabilities
to generate data for insight into material behavior,
environmental effects, and more
REGULATORY SUPPORT
Dedicated product stewardship team assisting
with new product approvals to reduce regulatory
overhead and minimize risk
COLOR AND ADDITIVE DESIGN SERVICES
Trend and color insights along with product
development assistance from concept through
commercialization to optimize design and gain
speed to market
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Long-term strategic solution development that
addresses complex and unmet product innovation
needs
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
Technical experts specifically trained to work
directly with your team to solve definitive
application challenges with new or existing
approaches
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE
Onsite support for tool design, startup, and
production optimization to gain manufacturing
efficiencies and help resolve technical issues
Common compliance categories
where we can assist:
• UL
• USP Class VI
• ISO 10993
• ISO 1345
• REACH
• RoHS
• FDA
• EU 10/2011
• China GB
• MERCOSUR
• USP
• ISP
• CPSIA
• Prop 65
ColorWorks™ Design &
Technology Centers
Our global ColorWorks centers are
focused on design, technology, and
innovation for plastics.
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/2021-09/colormatrix-flexcart-liquid-metering-system-flyer.pdf
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING FLEXCART™ AND
PLANETPAK™ COMPONENTS
FlexCart & PlanetPak components offer
a market leading metering technology:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 99% using PlanetPak)
and sustainable packaging
• Data networking and remote Internet
support capabilities
• Simplified changeover with interchangeable
cassettes of color and additives
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 71
Controller options 3000/Flex G
5000/6000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr)
1000+
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10
Continuous use Yes
Transfer pumps PC/Peri
Metering pumps PC/Peri
Interchangeable cassette Yes
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS
The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized
PlanetPak container range of packaging, typically achieving
99% reliable yield while also achieving a sustainable packaging
format that is fully recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Avient_ALL_Policies_Dec_18_2023.pdf
Consider environmental, health and safety impacts into product design,
manufacture, use, reuse, recycling and disposal