https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6005
GREY DT PA66
DARK BLUE EWE PA66
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?rtype[]=1124
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?sust[]=1139
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?ind[]=6597
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?ind[]=21506
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?pname[]=10734
Avient developed a technology suite that uses specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics and helps our customers meet their goals to lower the carbon footprint of their products versus traditional materials, like PA66 and PA6.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Nymax _ Nymax REC Processing Guide.pdf
In addition, the Nymax™ REC series offers PA6 and PA66 grades with post-industrial recycled (PIR)
or post-consumer recycled (PCR) nylon to support a circular economy.
Injection Molding Parameters
Base Resin PA6 PA6 IM/ST PA6 GF PA6 GMF PA66 IM/ST PA66 GF
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 450–490
(232–254)
440–490
(226–254)
490–510
(254–265)
480–500
(249–260)
Center Zone 460–500
(238–260)
450–500
(232–260)
500–520
(260–271)
490–510
(254–265)
520–540
(271–282)
Front Zone 470–510
460–510
(237–265)
500–520
(260–271)
Nozzle 480–520
(249–271)
470–510
515–530
(268–276)
530–560
(276–293)
540–560
(282–293)
Melt Temperature °F (°C) 480–520
(249–271)
470–510
515–530
(268–276)
540–560
(282–293)
Mold Temperature °F (°C) 120–180
(49–82)
120–180
(49–82)
120–200
(49–93)
120–200
(49–93)
140–220
(60–104)
140–220
(60–104)
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 1.0–4.0 in/sec
Back Pressure 25–100 psi
Screw Speed 35–80 rpm
Drying Parameters 4 hours @ 180°F (82°C)
Moisture Allowable 0.1–0.2%
Cushion 0.250 in
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Nozzle Type Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 3–5 tons/in2
Processing Guide 3
Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations
Purge Compound Polypropylene
Recycling
Recycling prime grades up to 20% is permissible and recycling PIR or PCR
grades up to 10% is permissible.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Complet REC Technical Bulletin.pdf
Complēt™ REC
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites Incorporating Recycled Resin
The Complēt™ REC portfolio consists of long fiber
reinforced composites incorporating post-consumer
recycled (PCR) nylon 6 resin, post-industrial
recycled (PIR) nylon 66 resin, and PIR thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU) resin.
COMPLĒT REC PIR NYLON 66 COMPARISON
Complēt REC PIR PA66 materials are available in black or natural.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Complet LFT Step Linkage case study snapshot_aftermarket.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S T E P L I N K A G E
• Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum
part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also
reducing cost
• Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns
• Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing
• Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and
reduced part costs by 40%
• Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation
to eliminate powder coating and implement a
one-step, injection molding process
• Expanded design options through advanced
design and polymer expertise
• Utilized advanced simulation software to build
confidence in the final part performance
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?