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Engineered Polymer Services
Here you can browse answers to common questions about engineered polymers and services.
Polymer Services Frequency Asked Questions
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Key Features
• Good chemical resistance
• Hydrophobic
• Good abrasion resistance
• Good tensile strength
Disadvantages
• Flammable
• Dissolves in strong alkalis
• Susceptible to creep
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
PET POLYESTER
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® PET POLYESTER
PRODUCTS
• Swellcoat® Binder Yarn
• Swellcoat® Buffer Thread
• Swellcoat® Filler Yarn
• Ripcords
• Round Sling Core Yarn
Abrasion
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Flame
(Acid)
(Alkali)
(Organic Solvent)
P P P X P O P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 9.3
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.38
Elongation @ Break % 14.6
Tensile Modulus g/d 120
Moisture Regain* % 0.4
Creep** % 1.0 – 12.0
Shrinkage*** % 8.0 – 15.0
Melt Point °C 256
Decomposition Temp.
Our
products enable the search for new energy reserves
and extend the life of fiber optic telecommunication
cables.
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Sources:
1) https://verpackungsgesetz-info.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/twopager-packaging-amendment-1.pdf
2) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_18_3846
3) https://verpackungsgesetz-info.de/en/#verpackungsgesetz
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones
Use this simple calculation: Specific Gravity X Price Per Pound = Pound/Volume Cost
It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.
¹http://www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=21537
Use this simple calculation: Specific Gravity X Price Per Pound = Pound/Volume Cost
It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.
¹http://www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Cesa Light Additives-PP Nonwoven Geotextile-Case study snapshot.pdf
PP NONWOVEN
MANUFACTURER
G E O T E X T I L E S
• High concentrate UV solution (up to 50% light protection)
in PP nonwoven textiles
• Shorter lead time from existing supplier
• Local technical support
• Long-lasting UV stability
• Provided high concentrate UV protection in
nonwoven textiles with dosage @ 50%
• Shortened the lead time with global supply
and technical service
• Offered excellent UV stability
CesaTM Light Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives
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Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot
GAS DISTRIBUTION
PIPE MANUFACTURER
P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe
approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708
MDPE
• Reduce the number of quality complaints through
enhanced color distribution and consistency
• Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with
a higher level of customer service from their supplier
• Provided a PPI-approved colorant as
required with the added benefit of additional
UL and NSF approvals
• Supplied improved solid colorant formulation
resulting in fewer customer complaints
• Offered a premier problem solving approach
with enhanced communications and
increased sense of urgency
OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Use this simple calculation: Specific Gravity X Price Per Pound = Pound/Volume Cost
It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.
¹http://www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance