Longer sprues may require more taper (3°–5°), as shown in Figure 3. High gloss clear grades have higher COFs and more intimate mold contact and therefore are more difficult to eject. This tackiness also makes part ejection more difficult.

LOOKING FOR MORE? LOOKING FOR MORE? LOOKING FOR MORE?

Our Wilflex and Rutland brands first emerged in the early 1960s, when screen printing on T-shirts was gaining popularity for self- expression, affording us global recognition, and allowing us to develop products making the screenprinting process easier, more attractive and more profitable. SOME OF OUR FIRSTS • Development of the industry’s first plastisol color mixing system for screen printing ink • Introduction of the first automated ink dispensing equipment OUR SPECIALTY INKS • Broadest range of specialty screen printing inks, including: non-phthalate PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone, and non-PVC plastisol • Ink room solutions including inventory management software • Strong expertise in R&D and product development • Demonstrated technical service and color matching capabilities • Highly efficient manufacturing operations • Global manufacturing footprint and customer reach OUR BRANDS • Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks with a focus on total ink-room management, providing the most efficient, cost-effective environment possible • Rutland is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks for the textile industry with a strong commitment to making the screen printing process easier, more attractive and more profitable for customers • Union Ink is a brand dedicated to providing the broadest range of innovative and inspired screen printing inks with the highest opacity mixing systems in the market • Printop is a leading brand of textile screen printing inks in Latin America including plastisols, water-based, and discharge inks • QCM is a trusted brand of cost- effective, high quality inks for one of the most recognizable products in the world, the printed t-shirt SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT • Five manufacturing facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China; and Mumbai, India (JV) • Warehouse and distribution facilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes, U.K., and Singapore • Global presence of distributors located in over 60 countries Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.

We will also provide more insight into our innovative technologies, margin expectations and capital allocation priorities.” Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Contact Avient for more information or to discuss your specific application. Contact Avient for more information or to discuss your specific application. Contact Avient for more information or to discuss your specific application.

This fourth-generation, family owned and operated company is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative prosthetic products that help amputees lead more comfortable, active lives. When developing a more flexible prosthetic foot for low- activity amputees, WillowWood approached the Avient advanced composites group for help improving the experience of end-users. WillowWood sought to develop a more flexible foot that would help low-activity amputees improve their mobility and comfort while still meeting the K2 classification.

Avient’s Complēt MT composite materials enable up to 20% more impact resistance than standard long fiber reinforced materials. Changing a damaged or broken blade is more cost- effective than replacing an entire propeller—or even worse, a lower unit—due to underwater impact. For more information, please visit www.piranha.com.

More and more, consumers are seeking out companies that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability in the products they make, the materials selected in production, and packaging of those products. Also, the more rPET used in manufacturing, the higher the acetaldehyde levels, which can lead to odor and taste issues. Collection and supply issues can be improved by more standardized packaging as well as better sorting equipment and technology.

HITTING THE SWEET SPOT FOR ARCHERY ENTHUSIASTS SPECIALTY MATERIALS AND UPGRADED DESIGN ACHIEVE GAME-CHANGING PRECISION © 2022, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 Interested in learning more about specialty TPEs or advancing your design? By using Versaflex, Hoyt was able to produce a comfortable, flexible grip that better fits the archer’s hand, allowing for a more natural shape and feel. This change reduced fatigue, which then resulted in less movement and a more precise shot.

Cesa™ Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Today’s lifestyle tends to be more focused on outdoor sports and long-distance travel, developing more functional clothing is the key for brand owners and OEMs. Fabrics made with Cesa Fiber Additives can absorb more heat when exposed to simulated sunlight with the wavelength from 320 to 1100nm.