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Reducing weight in transportation can increase safety, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions.
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Reducing weight in transportation can increase safety, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions.
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Reducing weight in transportation can increase safety, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions.
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In this webinar, our technical experts unpack how PK can reduce carbon emissions, deliver exceptional performance, and help overcome concerns or challenges.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-strengthmembers.pdf
LCP for example, can be constructed to practically eliminate creep.
• Stretch
All high-modulus high-performance fibers such as carbon tows have
low stretch properties.
STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE
ADDING POLYMER JACKETS
• LDPE, MDPE, HDPE**
• PP**
• ETFE**
• Polyurethane**
• PVC**
• PFA**
• PVDF**
• EPC**
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
K58220T N/A Kevlar®
2480 LBs
(1125 KGs)
230 FT/LB
(154 M/KG)
Flat 2.81 mm N/A
Strength member in
cable application
Product ID
Polymer Jacket
Base Fiber
Break
Yield Geometry
Nominal
Diameter
Description
13.75mm
K/Hytrel
Hytrel Jacket Kevlar®
29000 LBs
(13154 KGs)
138 KGs/KM Round 13.75mm
Kevlar rope w/ Hytrel
12.5mm K/TPU TPU jacket Kevlar®
24000 LBs
(10885 KGs)
115 KGs/KM Round 12.5mm
Kevlar rope w/ Hytrel
7.87mm
K/MDPE
MDPE Jacket Kevlar®
24000 LBs
(10885 KGs)
50 KGs/KM Round 7.87mm
Kevlar w/ MDPE
.58mm C/PU TPU jacket Carbon
74 LBs
(33.6 KGs)
N/A Round/ Flat .58mm
Carbon w/ TPU
4.50mm
K/HDPE
HDPE jacket Kevlar®
2000 LBs
(907 KGs)
16 KGs/KM Round 4.06 mm
Kevlar w/ HDPE
POPULAR JACKETED STRENGTH MEMBERS
This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-caps.pdf
LUXURY PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S
• Specific gravity of 1.6
• EU and FDA compliant material
• ABS-based material suitable for electroplating
• Delivered a customized density polymer that
supported electroplating, resulting in both
the look and feel of metal
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in
density-modified material technology and
electroplating to reach application goals
quickly and cost-effectively
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/onflex-s-ke-oscillating-sprinkler.pdf
LEADING GARDEN
TOOLS BRAND
O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S
• Superior abrasion resistance performance
• Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the
customer’s more stringent UV criteria
• Global support and material availability
• Developed a customized TPE material with
superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS,
and demolding
• Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to
exceed UV parameter requirements
• Worked closely with customer’s product
development, engineering and quality teams
to test and specify material
• Supplied grade globally with local technical
and manufacturing support
OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Versaflex-coffee machine seal-Application snapshot.pdf
SMALL APPLIANCE
OEM
C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L
• Soft durometers
• Good bonding to ABS
• Good flowability for easy processing
• Excellent sealing property
• Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent
peel force performance to meet the sealing
requirements
• Offered a short lead time and on-site technical
service to speed up the time to market
• Provided fast global collaboration between
regions, supporting the brand’s design team in
Europe and molders in Asia
Custom VersaflexTM Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/OnColor Lux Colorants for Glow-In-The-Dark Effects Product Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATIONS
• Automotive, consumer products, E&E products
• PP, ABS, PC co-polyester, PA6, PA 66, PA12, and
others on request
KEY BENEFITS
• Up to 10 hours glow depending on resin,
activation energy, and pigment loading
• Unlimited repetition of energy accumulation
and emission process
• Excellent temperature and chemical stability
• Excellent weathering fastness and lightfastness
• Limited influence on mechanical properties
• Formulated with low-concern substances
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