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Products &
Services and
Markets Opportunities
Avient's role in producing innovative and
low-emissions materials through light-
weighting, creation of sustainable
infrastructure, and advanced recycling
technologies is instrumental in the global
transition.
In support of advancing the circular economy, our design expertise and material science, helps our customers
reduce material usage, enable recyclability, increase recycle content, and improve physical performance
We collaborate across the value chain from suppliers to converters and brand owners to enable our customers to meet their sustainability goals.
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At PolyOne, we are committed to helping customers grow their business with safe and environmentally sound solutions.
These certifications enable printers to meet regulatory and quality specifications, creating value for customers without sacrificing production performance.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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When we wanted to take our products to the next level of performance, we chose PolyOne, whose expertise and service to us has been exceptional,” said Rick Bednar, CEO, TenPoint.
We are proud to collaborate with TenPoint and support their growing reputation for high-quality product performance and loyal customer base,” said Robert M.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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We offer these customers more than materials.
Distribution service that collaborates with medical device OEMs and custom processors, providing a comprehensive portfolio of polymer solutions and healthcare expertise, with a focus on biochemical, immunoassay, and molecular diagnostics.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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Making these materials available locally rather than importing them will improve lead times and the ability to collaborate on custom formulations.
In addition, our increased technology and sales personnel will help maximize the innovation, collaboration and service we provide to them."
PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
Our custom capabilities include:
• Drilling
• Routing
• Machining
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Composite ballistic panels from Avient
are suitable for indoor and outdoor use
in commercial, governmental, industrial,
and residential applications:
• Military structures
• Infrastructure facilities
and equipment
• Banks
• Check cashing stations
• Pawn shops
• Loan and bail/bond offices
• Courtrooms
• Police stations
• Detention facilities
• Bonded warehousing
• Security buildings
• Equipment shielding locations
• Safe rooms
• Storm shelters
• Judges’ chambers
• Finishing
• Custom colors
• Unique panel sizes
UL 752 & NIJ STANDARDS FOR BALLISTIC RESISTANT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
UL
Rating
NIJ
Level Ammunition Velocity No.
Shots Composite Panel Nominal
Thickness
Nominal
Weight
Level
1
9mm full metal
copper jacket
with lead core
1175 ft/sec
358 m/sec 3 GlasArmor
Level 1
0.256 in
6.5 mm
2.7 lb/ft2
13.2 kg/m2
2
Level
II-A
.357 magnum
jacketed
lead soft point
1250 ft/sec
381 m/sec 3 GlasArmor
Level 2
0.384 in
9.8 mm
4.0 lb/ft2
19.5 kg/m2
Level
3
Level
III-A
.44 magnum lead
semi-wadcutter
gas checked
1350 ft/sec
411 m/sec 3
GlasArmor
Level 3
0.500 in
12.7 mm
5.1 lb/ft2
24.9 kg/m2
ThermoBallistic
Level 3
0.440 in
11.2 mm
3.9 lb/ft2
19.0 kg/m2
Level
4 .30 cal. rifle lead core 2450 ft/sec
747 m/sec 1
Customized solutions
are available.
Lay out the project to utilize the largest panel
sizes to minimize the number of seams.
2.
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retired from the board after 10 years of exemplary service.
On behalf of our entire board, we thank him for his service and dedication to
our customers, and shareholders."
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Standard and custom colors
Product/Service Overview
Product/Service Overview
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Standard and custom colors
Product/Service Overview
Product/Service Overview
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Outdoor consumer applications where superior aesthetics,
chemical resistance, UV stability, and high performance are critical, such as powersports, lawn and garden,
and marine body panels and housings, are suitable candidates for customized Artisan formulations.
Cut vent depths to 0.0007″–0.0015″
Draft Angle Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1° per side
4 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Incomplete Fill
Melt and/or mold
too cold
• Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Check thermocouples and heater bands
Shot size
• Increase shot size
• Adjust transfer position to 98% full
• Increase cushion
Mold design
• Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents
• Check that vents are unplugged
• Check that gates are unplugged
• Enlarge gates and/or runners
• Perform short shots to determine fill pattern
and verify proper vent location
• Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to
parting line
Brittleness
Degraded/overheated
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Use smaller barrel
Gate location
and/or size
• Relocate gate to non-stress area
• Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate
and lower molded-in stress
Wet material
• Check moisture.
Sink Marks
Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase shot size
• Increase packing pressure
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Processing Guide 5
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
Melt or mold
too hot
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
Loose clamp • Reset mold height
• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much shrink • Increase cooling time
Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time
Burning
• Reduce decompression
Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents
• Increase gate size to reduce shear
Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition
Nozzle Drool
Nozzle temperature
too hot
• Decrease nozzle temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Increase screw decompression
• Verify material has been dried at proper conditions
Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip
Weld Lines
Melt front
temperatures are
too low
• Increase pack and hold pressure
Mold design
• Increase gate size
• Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper
vent location
• Add vents or increase vent width
• Move gate location
6 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Warp
• Increase melt temp
• Reduce injection speed
• Increase pack pressure
• Increase pack time
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cool time
Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling
Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness
Thermolator incorrect
temperature
• Check settings
• Inspect thermocouple
Sticking in Mold
Overfilled cavity
• Decrease injection rate and pressure
• Decrease hold pressure
• Decrease cooling time
Part too hot
• Decrease barrel temperature
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cooling time
Mold design • Increase draft angle
• Polish cores in direction of ejection
Black Specks
Contamination • Purge machine
Degradation
• Reduce melt temperature
• Reduce screw speed
• Reduce back pressure
Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring
Delamination
• Increase melt temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination
Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path
• Increase venting
Processing Guide 7
Discoloration
Oversheared
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Reduce residence time
Mold design • Increase gate sizing
Dry material • Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the
recommended moisture percentage for molding
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