https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Nymax _ Nymax REC Processing Guide.pdf
Injection Molding Parameters
Base Resin PA6 PA6 IM/ST PA6 GF PA6 GMF PA66 IM/ST PA66 GF
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 450–490
(232–254)
440–490
(226–254)
490–510
(254–265)
480–500
(249–260)
Center Zone 460–500
(238–260)
450–500
(232–260)
500–520
(260–271)
490–510
(254–265)
520–540
(271–282)
Front Zone 470–510
460–510
(237–265)
500–520
(260–271)
Nozzle 480–520
(249–271)
470–510
515–530
(268–276)
530–560
(276–293)
540–560
(282–293)
Melt Temperature °F (°C) 480–520
(249–271)
470–510
515–530
(268–276)
540–560
(282–293)
Mold Temperature °F (°C) 120–180
(49–82)
120–180
(49–82)
120–200
(49–93)
120–200
(49–93)
140–220
(60–104)
140–220
(60–104)
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 1.0–4.0 in/sec
Back Pressure 25–100 psi
Screw Speed 35–80 rpm
Drying Parameters 4 hours @ 180°F (82°C)
Moisture Allowable 0.1–0.2%
Cushion 0.250 in
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Nozzle Type Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 3–5 tons/in2
Processing Guide 3
Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations
Purge Compound Polypropylene
Recycling
Recycling prime grades up to 20% is permissible and recycling PIR or PCR
grades up to 10% is permissible.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/artisan-thermoplastics-nylon-processing-guide.pdf
Processing Guidelines
Base Resin PA6
Barrel Temperatures °F °C
Rear Zone 440–470 227–243
Center Zone 450–480 232–249
Front Zone 460–490 238–254
Nozzle 470–500 243–260
Melt Temperature 470–500 243–260
Mold Temperature 120–180 49–82
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–75% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 0.5 in/s–3 in/s 13 mm/s–76 mm/s
Back Pressure 50–100 psi 3.4–6.9 Bar
Screw Speed 30–70 rpm
Cushion 0.25 in 6.35 mm
Drying Parameters 2–4 Hours @ 180°F 2–4 Hours @ 82°C
Moisture % Allowable 0.08–0.18%*
Screw Type General Purpose Screw
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1– 2.5:1
Screw L/D 20:1
Non-return Check Valve Free Flow Check Ring
Nozzle Type Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 2–3 Tons/in²
Barrel Capacity 30-80% of barrel should be used
* Avient suggests measuring moisture using a Karl Fischer method or Vapor Pro® moisture analyzer that titrates only for moisture.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/lubrione-processing-guide.pdf
BASE
RESIN PPA PC PSU PES PPS
CO-
POLYMER
ACETAL
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
520–560
(271–293)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
530–570
(277–299)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
550–580
(288–305)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
550–600
(288–316)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
560–600
(293–316)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
150–225
(66–107)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Allowable
Moisture
%
< 0.05 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.04 < 0.02 0.15–0.20 < 0.02 0.10–0.20
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 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 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone 560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone 580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle 575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
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
2.5:1–3.5:1 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 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Announces Agreement to Acquire Dyneema_0.pdf
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ONCOLOR™ COLOR CONCENTRATES
• Complete range of in-stock color solutions
designed specifically for telecommunications,
energy, and automotive applications
- Complete Munsell color range for
telecommunications applications
- Complete NEMA color range for electrical
applications
- J1128 SAE specifications for automotive
applications
- UL 2885 file E482856 for halogen-free
formulations
• Custom color solutions for your most demanding
low smoke, non-halogenated, UV, temperature,
aging, and shrinkage requirements
• Weatherable pigments providing color fade
resistance for demanding outdoor applications
• Optimized formulations for cross-linked
polyethylene wire and cable constructions
CESA™ PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE
CONCENTRATES
Custom designed additive solutions for your specific
applications, providing added value through ease of
processing, product performance, and operational
cost savings
• Laser marking - improve marking reliability
and durability in all types of cable jacketing and
insulating materials
• Antimicrobial - help protect cables from harmful
mold and bacteria growth
• Nucleating agents - maintain critical dimensions
and manage shrink characteristics
• Chemical foaming agents - take out weight and
reduce resin costs
• UV stabilizers - protect resin material and extend
product life
• Antioxidants - maintain physical properties
• Processing aids - minimize die drool associated
with some materials
COLORANT CHROMATICS™ HIGH-
TEMPERATURE POLYMER SOLUTIONS
• Fluoropolymer and high-temperature
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concentrates and compounds
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• Functional additives including laser marking,
foaming agents, and conductive, antistatic,
radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades
• Full range of printing, striping, and marking inks
PRODUCT
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COLOR
CC10225921 1.00% Black
CC00012573 1.00% White
CC10222359 1.00% Red
CC10223395 1.00% Gray
CC10222361 1.00% Green
CC00012376 1.00% Blue
CC10222363 1.00% Orange
CC10222360 1.00% Yellow
CC10223394 1.00% Brown
CC00012516 1.00% Purple
CC10062368 1.00% Aqua
CC10223396 1.00% Pink
C
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC00000001 1.00% Black
CC00012837 1.00% White
CC10225296 1.00% Red
CC10225298 1.00% Gray
CC10225300 1.00% Green
CC10225295 1.00% Blue
CC10225297 1.00% Orange
CC10225299 1.00% Yellow
CC10225301 1.00% Brown
CC10225603 1.00% Purple
CC10225293 1.00% Aqua
CC10225294 1.00% Pink
PE
ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC00012853 1.00% Black
CC00012946 1.00% White
CC10221766 1.00% Red
CC10221760 1.00% Gray
CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green
CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green
CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue
CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10221767 1.00% Orange
CC10221763 1.00% Yellow
CC10221758 1.00% Brown
CC10221762 1.00% Purple
CC10224626 1.00% Tan
CC10221759 1.00% Pink
EV
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PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC10190635 3.00% Black
CC10190642 3.00% White
CC10190641 3.00% Red
CC10190637 3.00% Gray
CC10190638 3.00% Green
CC10185195 3.00% Blue
CC10185197 3.00% Orange
CC10190643 3.00% Yellow
CC10190636 3.00% Brown
CC10190640 3.00% Purple
CC10190634 3.00% Aqua
CC10190639 3.00% Pink
PB
T
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC10246438WE 2.00% Aqua
CC10245005WE 2.00% Black
CC10246090WE 2.00% Blue
CC10264438DR 2.00% Brown
CC10245008WE 2.00% Gray
CC10246092WE 2.00% Green
CC10264439DR 3.00% Orange
CC10261866DR 2.00% Pink
CC10261867DR 2.00% Purple
CC10264436DR 2.00% Red
CC10245006WE 2.00% White
CC10246093WE 2.00% Yellow
U
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85
ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY CABLE APPLICATIONS
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PRODUCT
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COLOR
(NEMA)
CC00012342 1.00% Black
CC00012575 1.00% White
CC00012547 1.00% Red
CC10018221 1.00% Gray
CC00012444 1.00% Dk Green
CC10018222 1.00% Lt Green
CC00012408 1.00% Dk Blue
CC00012407 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10013140 1.00% Orange
CC00036502 1.00% Yellow
CC00012363 1.00% Dk Brown
CC00012373 1.00% Lt Brown
CC00012526 1.00% Purple
CC10018225 1.00% Tan
C
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
(NEMA)
AB13820380 3.00% Yellow
AB24820333 3.00% Orange
AB32820571 3.00% Pink
AB33820570 3.00% Red
AB44820167 3.00% Purple
AB54820507 3.00% Dark Blue
AB63820502 3.00% Dark Green
AB72820811 3.00% Gray
AB84820533 3.00% Brown
AB94820333 3.00% Black
CC00016954 1.00% White
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ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
• EVA colorants designed for use with cross-linked materials such as XLPE
• Recommended use rate is 1.00% and may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment,
and resin grade
PRODUCT
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RATIO COLOR
CC00012853 1.00% Black
CC00012946 1.00% White
CC10221766 1.00% Red
CC10221760 1.00% Gray
CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green
CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green
CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue
CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10221767 1.00% Orange
CC10221763 1.00% Yellow
CC10221758 1.00% Brown
CC10221762 1.00% Purple
CC10224626 1.00% Tan
CC10221759 1.00% Pink
EV
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PRODUCT
LET DOWN
RATIO COLOR
CC00012342 1.00% Black
CC00012575 1.00% White
CC00012535 1.00% Red
CC00012461 1.00% Gray
CC00012425 1.00% Dk Green
CC00012426 1.00% Lt Green
CC00012379 1.00% Dk Blue
CC00012378 1.00% Lt Blue
CC00012490 1.00% Orange
CC00012585 1.00% Yellow
CC00012363 1.00% Brown
CC00012525 1.00% Purple
CC00012561 1.00% Tan
CC00012507 1.00% Pink
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