https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Product Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with
58% glass fiber reinforcement
CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production
Polystrand R 5840B made
with rPET has a lower carbon
footprint than traditional
polyester-based products;
44% lower than PETG and
31% lower than APET.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/bergamid-electronic-connectors-case-study.pdf
Avient’s technical representatives worked with the tool
maker to provide insight on venting, gate placement and other
tool design concerns to minimize the potential for any tool-
related problems.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6943
PU IRON GATE 19-3910 2
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1328
UV GATE POST GREY
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-t-v-rheinland-certified-carbon-calculator-scope-3-emission-goals
Avient’s PCF Calculator marks a significant breakthrough by a specialty materials solution provider, offering cradle-to-gate emissions data to customers specific to the materials that can contribute to their upstream scope 3 emissions.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-ultra-low-carbon-footprint-tpes
Formulated to achieve a negative, neutral or low product carbon footprint (PCF), this reSound™ thermoplastic elastomer series offers an industry-first cradle-to-gate PCF range between -0.46 and -0.02 in kg CO2 equivalent kg/ product.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements
Proper positioning of the gate, or mold opening, and proper mold design can minimize flaws.
In the mold, use general purpose nozzles (not tapered nozzles) and large, free-flow gates.
Runners should be designed with a full round gate and no sharp corners.1
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=21506
Proper positioning of the gate, or mold opening, and proper mold design can minimize flaws.
In the mold, use general purpose nozzles (not tapered nozzles) and large, free-flow gates.
Runners should be designed with a full round gate and no sharp corners.1
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=6599
Proper positioning of the gate, or mold opening, and proper mold design can minimize flaws.
In the mold, use general purpose nozzles (not tapered nozzles) and large, free-flow gates.
Runners should be designed with a full round gate and no sharp corners.1
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=6601
Proper positioning of the gate, or mold opening, and proper mold design can minimize flaws.
In the mold, use general purpose nozzles (not tapered nozzles) and large, free-flow gates.
Runners should be designed with a full round gate and no sharp corners.1
