https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
These materials are based on select
engineering thermoplastic resins that are formulated with reinforcing additives such as carbon fiber, glass fiber and glass beads.
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.
Cut vent depths to:
- PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width
- PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width
- PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width
• Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity
and vent to atmosphere.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Formulated specifically for overmolding onto a wide variety of substrates, including PC/ABS, PA, PS, POM, PMMA, PETG, PK or COPE resins, for improved haptics and function
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/67599-Certificate-06DEC2024.pdf
Certificate Avient Corporation
Certificate Of Conformance
This is to certify that the Quality Management System of:
Avient Corporation
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake OH
44012
has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in
conformance with the requirements set forth by:
ISO 9001:2015
The Quality Management System is applicable to:
Design and manufacture of colour and additive concentrates, thermoplastic resins and
specialty compounds
Certificate No: 65799
Certification Date: 01 OCT 2020
Effective Date: 25 SEP 2023
Expiration Date 30 SEP 2026
Revision Date: 06 DEC 2024
Dominic Townsend, President
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ISO 9001:2015
Certificate Of Conformance
ANNEX
Certificate No.: 65799
Avient Corporation
At the below facilities
Avient Corporation -
Avon Lake, OH
Management of QMS, Design and manufacture of colour and additive concentrates,
thermoplastic resins and specialty compounds
33587 Walker Road Avon Lake OH
44012 United States
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Procurement, Maintenance, Infrastructure, Warehouse and Transport, Sales
Av.
Martorell no. 124 08740
Sant Andreu de la Barca Spain
Sweden AB
Administration, Site management, Manufacture, Laboratory, Procurement, Sales,
Järnyxegatan 7 213 75 Malmö
Sweden
Switzerland AG
Rothausstrasse 61 4132 Muttenz
Switzerland
Avient (Taiwan) Co.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/composites-explained
From engineered, man-made, or natural fiber reinforcements to thermoset or thermoplastic resins, there is a lot to consider when selecting a composite material.
Thermoplastics used in making composites range from polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA) and polycarbonate (PC) to polyester, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/composites-explained?rtype[]=1164
From engineered, man-made, or natural fiber reinforcements to thermoset or thermoplastic resins, there is a lot to consider when selecting a composite material.
Thermoplastics used in making composites range from polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA) and polycarbonate (PC) to polyester, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/65536-Certificate-05MAR2024.pdf
Certificate Avient Corporation
This is to certify that the Responsible Care Management System of:
Avon Lake Corporate
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake OH
44012
United States
(WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED ANNEX)
has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the
requirements set forth by:
The Responsible Care Management System is applicable to:
CORPORATE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF COLOUR
AND ADDITIVE CONCENTRATES, THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PELLETS, SPECIALTY
COMPOUNDS AND COLORANTS.
Mariana Langiewicza 50, 95-
050 Konstantynow, Poland
Avient Corporation - Korachi, Sindh
Pakistan
Design and Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates,
1-A/1, Sector-20 , 74900 Korachi,
Pakistan
Avient Corporation Design and Manufacture of colour and additive concentrates, thermoplastic
resins and specialty compounds
Hohenrhein 1 Lahnstein Rheinland-
Pfalz 5612 Germany
Avient Corporation Design & Manufacturing of Colour and Additive Concentrates.
Francisco Nakasato, Bairro São
Roque das Chaves 1700 Itupeva SP
13295-000 Brazil
Avient Belgium SA Design and manufacture of color and additive concentrates, thermoplastic
resins and specialty compounds
Rue Melville Wilson 2, B-5330
Assesse, Belgium
Magna Colours Limited The design, manufacture and distribution of specialty colouration products
and chemical auxiliaries for us in the textile, dying, printing and finishing
industries.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables/smartwatches-and-smart-rings
Avient’s portfolio of healthcare colorants includes standard and customized color solutions for a variety of polymers, from polyolefins, PC, PEBA, ABS, and styrenics to high temperature polysulfone resins.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2494
TRANS BLUE K RESIN
COSMO ORANGE ABS
PC-30GF/000 MR UV BLACK
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/healthcare-additives
ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Specialty Toners for PC
ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Specialty Toners for PC
Avient’s portfolio of healthcare colorants includes standard and customized color solutions for a variety of polymers, from polyolefins, PC, PEBA, ABS, and styrenics to high temperature polysulfone resins.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/omnicolor-multipurpose-colorants
ABS
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offered versatile solution across resins and low LDR
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts