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CAPABILITIES
• Prototype part sampling
• Tooling validation
• Process optimization
• Material configuration
• Application development support
• Laminate analysis
• Mechanical system analysis
• Resin flow with laminate inserts
• Finite Element Analysis
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Injection Molding
• Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot α-S15OiA with
4-axis robot
• Maximum shot capability at 171 grams
with a clamping for 198 tons
• Trial molds include a 4"x6" flat plaque
and a 3"x10" hat stiffening member
Compression Molding
• 450 ton down acting press
• 39" x 39" platen size
• Features automatic shuttle table with
IR preheat oven
Material Testing
• Instron Model 5982 Universal Testing System
with 100 kN load capacity
• AVE2 non-contacting video extensometer with
digital image correlation capability
• Environmental chamber that enables testing
from -150° to 350° C
PRODUCT BULLETIN
PROCESSABILITY
MEETS PERFORMANCE
Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic
composites combine high strength,
unidirectional, continuous fibers with
engineered thermoplastic resins to create
continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic
(CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional
strength-to-weight ratio and high impact
resistance.
Avient Advanced Composites – Polystrand
8375 Highfield Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
303.515.7700
TESTING SERVICES
In-house testing capabilities allow for rapid
material characterization and mechanical analysis
according to the following standards:
• ASTM D790 3-Point Flex
• ASTM D7264 4-Point Flex
• ASTM D2344 Short Beam Shear
• ASTM C393 Core Compression
• ASTM D7078 V-Notch Shear
• ASTM D7249 4-Point Flex (Long Beam)
• ASTM D6641 CLC Compression
For more specialized resin and material analysis,
additional testing capabilities are available
through Polymer Diagnostics, Inc.
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In 2014,
it was spun off from Closure Systems International (CSI),
and currently produces over three billion aluminum
closures annually in 28 and 30 millimeter diameters
suitable for any type of still, carbonated or alcoholic
beverage packaged in glass, PET or aluminum bottles.
Sealing of reusable
glass bottles with rim imperfections presents an even
greater challenge compared to sealing of one-way,
disposable bottles.
In addition, the GLS TPE from Avient passed migration,
extraction and sensory testing by Nehring Institute as
required by food contact regulations (EU) 10/2011 and
FDA 177.1210.
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PP OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS
Dynaflex™ G2706 28A USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
Food contact EtO Soft translucent grade,
grippy feel
Dynaflex™ G2711 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
Food contact EtO Highly colorable solution,
grippy feel, low compression set
Versaflex™
CL2242 & CL2250 42A/ 50A USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
US Food contact EtO Clear boilable grades;
ABS, PC bondable
Versaflex™ G2705 N 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
Food contact EtO/Steam High resilience,
low compression set
Versaflex™ HC3810 20A-90A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO General purpose, unfilled
ABS, PC OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS
Versaflex™ OM1040 40A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Translucent
Versaflex™ OM3060 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Clear
VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs
OVERMOLDING FOR
ERGONOMICS
• Adds good tactile surface with soft-touch feel
• Available in a variety of color effects and
textures
• Improves grip, cushion, and comfort
• Enhances functional performance like sealing
properties, vibration damping, oxygen
barrier, and scratch and abrasion resistance
• Reduces assembly costs, good processability
• Offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of
substrates
• Glucometers
• Medical tools overmolds
• Injector pens
• Analysis devices
VERSALLOY™ HC & VERSAFLEX™ HC TPEs
SEALING & RESEALING
• Rubbery feel and soft touch
• No coring, good puncture, and
resealability in static stoppers
• Meets low coefficient of friction
requirements in dynamic seals
• Low extractables
• Suitable to overmold onto polyolefins
• Sealing and resealing septum
• Seals and sanitary gaskets
• Syringe plungers and tips
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS
Versalloy™
HC 9210-45N 45A USP Class VI EtO Good processability,
HC 9210-55N 55A USP Class VI EtO Good processability,
HC 9210-70N 70A USP Class VI EtO Good processability,
HC 9220-43N 43A USP Class VI,
ISO 10993-4/5 EtO Extrusion grade,
high temperature resistance
Versaflex™
HC 2110-35N 34A FDA, USP Class VI,
ISO 10993
Autoclave EtO
radiation Resealing, elevated comp set
Versaflex™
HC 2110-57B 57A FDA, USP Class VI,
ISO 10993
Autoclave EtO
radiation Low stiction
VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs
HIGH CLARITY
GRADES WITHOUT
PLASTICIZERS
• Water clear grades formulated without
phthalate plasticizers
• Meets medical regulatory USP Class VI and
ISO 10993-4,5
• Food contact and FDA compliant
• Autoclave and radiation stable
• Low extractable
• High clarity (Haze 50 4.1, 100 4.5, 100 4, 70 6, 70
Tensile Modulus (MPa) 2200 2700 2600 2350 1820 1820
Flexural Strength (MPa) 80 90 104 86 68 68
Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2500 2700 2500 2300 1980 1590
HDT: 0.45, 1.8 (MPa) 110, 80 90, 80 100, 89 123, 100 123, 64 100, 70
UL-94 Rating @ 3.0 mm 5VA V-0 5VA V-0 HB V-0
UL-94 Rating @ 1.5 mm V-0 V-0 5VB V-0 HB V-0
UL-94 Rating @ 0.75 mm V-1 V-2 V-0 None None V-2
COMPETITIVE MATERIAL COMPARISON
ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS
FOR HEALTHCARE
TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS
The family of Trilliant™ HC high-performance thermoplastics is formulated to meet the growing challenges
of medical devices and equipment.
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION BASE RESIN
Trilliant™ HC2020 Copolyester
Trilliant™ HC8910/8920 Polyketone/ABS blend
Trilliant™ HC2120 Tritan
Trilliant™ HC3120 PC
Trilliant™ HC5210 PP
Trilliant™ HC6010 PA6
Trilliant™ HC6610 PA66
Trilliant™ GRV-NP-110-W PA12
TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS
• Chemically resistant replacement for FR PC/ABS,
FR PC/PET & FR COPE, providing UL 94 Yellow
Card V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm, V-1 at 0.75 mm
thicknesses for a broad color spectrum
• Outperforms PC/ABS, PC/PET and COPE in
resistance to common disinfectants
• Retains tensile strength after 72-hour exposure
to common hospital disinfectants, and shows
better long-term chemical resistance as
compared to PC blends and COPE
• Exhibits good impact and temperature resistance
• Available in natural grades, standard medical
colors, or custom pre-colored products
• Medical device housings
• MRI, X-ray, CT scanner components
• Surgical instruments such as staplers, dissectors,
scissors
• Auto-injector pen
TRILLIANT™ HC
ELECTRICALLY
CONDUCTIVE
FORMULATIONS
• Consistent conductivity ensures repeatable
part performance and minimizes failures
related to inconsistent electrical conductivity
• High flow and easy processing facilitate filling
of thin wall parts and multiple cavity tools,
which enable faster cycle times and lower
per-unit part costs
• Superior durability reduces breakage and
resultant scrap related costs
• Less tendency to flash results in improved
appearance and less fluid retention in or on
the tip, thus driving greater accuracy and less
potential for cross-contamination
• High strength produces parts with greater
stiffness and warp resistance, again
minimizing scrap-related costs
• Conductive pipette tips
TEST
TEMS
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
MELT FLOW
RATE
(230OC,
2.16KG)
TENSILE
FLEXURAL
FLEXURAL
MODULUS
IMPACT
STRENGTH
NOTCHED,
IZOD
SURFACE
RESISTIVITY
Method ASTM D-792 ASTM D-1238 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-256 ASTM D-257
Unit -- g/10min MPa MPa MPa J/m Ohms/sq.
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