https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/2022 Glasforms EC Application _ Product Selection Guide.pdf
Performance advantages:
• Non-conductive: formulations engineered
to optimize composite dielectric properties
• Lightweight: up to 80% lighter than porcelain,
reducing installation time and cost
• High strength: high tensile, compressive,
flexural and inter-laminar shear strength
to support various design configurations
and line loads
• Flexible: deflect and return to original shape
for load dampening to minimize damages
and outages
• Durable and shatter resistant vs. ceramic
and glass, and UV and corrosion resistant
for long service life
INSULATORS
AND ARRESTERS
OVERHEAD
SWITCH RODS
CROSSARMS
AND BRACES
COMPOSITE
POLES
GUY
INSULATORS
Electrical Transmission & Distribution Applications
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION SIZES
Insulators for transmission and distribution
Suspension insulators Epoxy/corrosion resistant glass rods .625" to 1.25" diameter
Line post and station
post insulators Epoxy/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 4.74" diameter
Arresters
Cage type Polyester or vinyl ester/glass fiber rods .125" to .50" diameter
Custom tubular Polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy/
glass fiber custom shapes 2.0" to 6.0" envelope size
Pole line construction
Conductor standoff and
equipment support arms Polyester/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 2.00" diameter
Guy strain insulators Polyester/glass fiber rods 0.50" to .812" diameter
Cross arms
Tangent and deadend,
support braces
Polyester/glass fiber
rectangular tubes
3.62" x 4.62" and
4.0" x 6.0" rectangular
Utility poles
Composite poles Polyester/glass fiber hollow
custom tubes
10" to 14" diameter,
typical lengths 40' to 110'
Pole line construction, cross arms, rods, and utility poles feature an integral fabric surfacing veil for long-term weather resistance
and retention of properties.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/gravi-tech-pipe-system-valve-case-study.pdf
Use of existing tooling = lower capital costs: API was
able to use the same mold originally designed for nylon
to run the Gravi-Tech materials, saving the substantial
costs of retooling.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused
issues during 2K molding.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-nomex-meta-aramid.pdf
History
Originally called HT-1, Nomex® was first developed in the 1960’s and made
commercially available in 1967.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/OnFlex S HF Electrical Housing Case StudyNEW.pdf
In addition, this material can be used in tools originally
constructed for halogenated materials with no rework
required.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Kbis Avient Sàrl.pdf
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Date de commencement d'activité 02/08/2018
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Mode d'exploitation Exploitation directe
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Regrind 1.
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CHAPTER 3 | PART DESIGN GUIDELINES
Wall Thickness (mm)
C
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li
n
g
T
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(
S
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)
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0 1 2 3 4
ABS
PC
Nylon 6/6
Figure 2 - Designing for Wall Thickness Changes
Bad
Better
Recommended
Recommended
Poor
High Stress
Ideal
Figure 3 - Internal and External
Radius Guidelines
.5W Min
Inside Rad + W
Poor
High Volume
FIGURE 1 - Wall thickness vs. cooling
time of various plastics
FIGURE 2 - Designing for
wall thickness changes
FIGURE 3 - Internal and external
radius guidelines
Design Guide 9
RIB DESIGN GUIDELINES
The minimum distance ribs should be spaced is
three times the nominal wall thickness (3W).
Solvent
Solvents soften surfaces of plastic (plastic
must be soluble)—best for amorphous or
low crystalline plastics, such as ABS, acrylic,
cellulosic, PC, PS, PPO, and vinyls.
Venting Guidelines by Resin
• PC: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• PC/PSU: .002"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PES: .003"–.004" depth & .250" width
• PEI: .001"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PP: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• ABS: .0015"–.0025" depth & .250" width
• PEEK: .002"–.004" depth & .250" width
FIGURE 40 - Venting Guidelines
Vent Groove
Vent Land
Vent
FIGURE 44 - Venting guidelines
FIGURE 43 - Venting areas
20 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 5 | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Process optimization ensures a quality process
and minimizes cycle time.