https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Adventure Camping_Case Study Snapshot_v3.pdf
ADVENTURE CAMPER
MANUFACTURER
W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S
• Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material,
and thickness to meet performance requirements
• Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to
wood and aluminum
• UV, chemical, and moisture resistant
• Custom formulated the panel construction to meet
lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements
• Avient engineering team provided on-going
material sampling and technical support
throughout the development cycle
• Ensured the face sheet structure provided a
smooth surface finish and good adherence to
paint or aluminum fixtures
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite
Sandwich Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Colorants _ Additives for Appliances Brochure.pdf
Recycled Content &
Recyclability
We offer color concentrates that use post-consumer
recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene
(PS) as carrier resin.
We offer near-infrared
(NIR) black and dark colorants for polypropylene
and polyester that help detect and sort the plastic
into the relevant polymer stream.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/NOVEL_THERMOPLASTIC_ELASTOMERS_FOR_UNIVERSAL_OVERMOLDING_ON_DISSIMILAR_THERMOPLASTICS.pdf
Rigid thermoplastics include both commodity thermoplastics
and engineering thermoplastics, such as polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), high impact polystyrene
(HIPS), polycarbonate (PC), acrynitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET),
poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO),
polyamide (PA), PC/ABS blend and PPO/PS blend etc..
Figure 1
Surface energy of various thermoplastic elastomers with rigid thermoplastics
Engineering
Plastics
Polyamide 6,6
ABS
Polycarbonate
Acrylic
Polystyrene
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Elastomers
COPA
TPU
COPE
S-TPE
TPV
mPE
Surface
Energy (mN/m)
46
43
40
37
34
31
28
Figure 2
Schematic diagram of the peel test
Table I
Physical property of TPE-1
Shore A Hardness (10 second delay) 44
Specific Gravity (g/cm3) 0.90
Color Natural
300 % Modulus (PSI) 348
Tensile Strength (PSI) 603
Elongation at Break (%) 598
Tear Strength (lbf/in) 110
Table II
Adhesion value of TPE-1 on different substrates
Substrate
Average Peel Strength
(lbf) Failure Type
PP 17 Cohesive
Copolyester 13 Adhesive
PET 13 Adhesive
PPE/HIPS 18 Adhesive
PMMA 15 Adhesive
PS 18 Adhesive
PC 17 Adhesive
PC/ABS 14 Adhesive
HIPS 13 Adhesive
ABS 13 Adhesive
Table III
Properties and peel strength of TPE-2 materials
15.37Nylon
11.16.5POM
227Polyester
22.619PC/ABS
24.5-ABS
20.828PP
Peel Strength (PIL)
713721Tensile Elongation (%):
10811010Tensile Strength (psi):
5651Hardness:
BA
15.37Nylon
11.16.5POM
227Polyester
22.619PC/ABS
24.5-ABS
20.828PP
Peel Strength (PIL)
713721Tensile Elongation (%):
10811010Tensile Strength (psi):
5651Hardness:
BA
Figure 3
Capillary viscosity of TPE-1 and -2 at 200°C
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+01 1.00E+02 1.00E+03 1.00E+04 1.00E+05
Shear rate (1/sec)
Vi
sc
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ity
(P
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se
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TPE-1 TPE-2A TPE-2B
GLS Corporation
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental
Material
Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Static charges that build up on the surface of plastic
products can attract dust and dirt, cause sheet and
film to cling, and cause stacked products to stick
together.
This static buildup can then cause the
resulting parts, film or sheet to cling to one another,
or stick to the mold or tool.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/pvc-extrusion-processors-case-study.pdf
THE CHALLENGE
PVC sheet and profile extrusion processors were looking
for ways to hit lower density targets while maintaining
a high-quality cell structure.
The result was lower production
density with fewer voids in the extruded sheet or
profile, leading to higher quality finished goods and
a reduction in scrap rates.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION
MANUFACTURER
F O O D P R O C E S S I N G
E N V I R O N M E N T S
• Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that
come in contact with food products
• Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing
• Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product,
such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific
brand color
• Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives
for optimal performance in reducing microbe
growth
• Developed custom formulation for complex
processing configurations in sheet extrusion
technology
• Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance,
chemical resistance, flame retardance, and
regulatory product stewardship
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
Specific drying temperatures and
times can be found on the technical data sheets for each individual product.
Polypropylene (PP) carriers are recommended for the harder SEBS formulations
The specific
starting conditions for each individual product are located in the product technical
data sheet.
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Avient’s selection of colorants for disposable and
durable nonwoven provides a quick and reliable
way to color polypropylene nonwoven in spunbond
and meltblown processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
Building on the design concept from SurfCo, Avient
conducted additional R&D work to formulate a specialty
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that could be coextruded
with polypropylene (PP) film and meet the high
expectations of SurfCo and surfers everywhere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Antimicro Product Selector Guide.pdf
POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT TYPE DOSAGE
Polyolefin PEAN698413 CESA Antimicro SE 99-58 Silver 2–7.5%
Polyolefin PEAN698432 CESA Antimicro J8146 Zinc 1–4%
Polypropylene PPA0698636 CESA Antimicro J8259 Zinc 1–4%
Nylon ABA0820032 CESA Antimicro ABA0820032 Silver 2–7.5%
Polyester NBAN698441 CESA Antimicro S58441 Silver 2–7.5%
Polycarbonate NCAN820009 CESA Antimicro NCAN820009 Silver 2–7.5%
TPU RUA0698433 CESA Antimicro J8843 Zinc 1–4%
Styrenic SLA0820011 CESA Antimicro SLA0820011 Zinc 1–4%