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Injection Molding Parameters
These recommendations are regarded as a general starting point.
Please
contact your Avient account manager for more
information.
The total Mold Base Width = Cheek + Part Width +
Contact Width ( .500") + Space between cavities .
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The PRT product line facilitates precise toner
coloration through superior dispersion, ease of
handling and dosing when compared to traditional
powders.
Toner make-up tanks should be placed
conveniently close to the addition point in the
PET production process and vessels, and
pipework and ancillary equipment should be sized
according to good practice engineering principles
and in accordance with desired batch make up
frequencies (related to plant size and production
throughput).
For further advice on
how to use ColorMatrix
Global PRT dispersion
toners, and for details of
their Regulatory status
and any other queries,
please contact your local
ColorMatrix representative.
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We manufacture specialty long fiber composite pellets using a proprietary pultrusion process that melt impregnates continuous carbon, glass or other specialty fibers with thermoplastic polymer matrices ranging from polypropylene (PP) to PEEK to achieve high performance.
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
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Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
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Investor Contacts
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IRVING, Texas – PolyOne today launched a new range of organic-based colorants, part of the Colorsperse™ portfolio, at the South West Society of Cosmetics Chemists Supplier’s Day.
This new line incorporates a plant-based carrier system and leads to a cleaner working environment than is typical with dry powder pigments.
Media Relations Contacts
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Following the divestment of PP&S, our specialty mix will be stronger than at any point in our company's history.
Investor Relations Contact: Joe Di Salvo, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, PolyOne Corporation, +1 440-930-1921, giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com; Media Contact: Kyle G.
Investor Contacts
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Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Vinyl Powder Coating and Dip Molding
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These materials combine the performance
of select engineering resins with reinforcing additives, such as carbon powder, carbon fiber, nickel-coated carbon fiber and
stainless steel fiber, for low-to-high levels of conductivity depending upon application requirements.
Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone
530–560
(277–293)
550–575
(288–302)
660–700
(349–371)
675–725
(357–385)
390–420
(199–216)
425–460
(219–238)
680–730
(360–388)
430–500
(221–260)
Center Zone
515–560
(269–288)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
(343–366)
655–710
(352–377)
380–405
(193–207)
415–450
(213–232)
670–710
(354–377)
420–490
(216–254)
Front Zone
510–525
(266–274)
530–555
(277–291)
640–680
(338–360)
655–700
(346–371)
370–395
(188–202)
405–440
(207–227)
650–690
(343–366)
410–480
(210–249)
Nozzle
520–535
(271–280)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
(343–366)
665–710
(352–377)
380–400
(193–204)
415–450
(213–232)
660–700
(349–371)
420–490
(216–254)
Melt
Temperature
525–560
(274–293)
530–580
(277–304)
650–700
(343–371)
660–730
(349–388)
375–395
(191–202)
410–460
(210–238)
650–730
(343–388)
420–500
(216–260)
Mold
Temperature
175–250
(80–121)
160–220
(71–104)
280–350
(138–177)
275–350
(135–177)
100–135
(38–57)
150–180
(66–82)
300–425
(149–219)
160–230
(71–110)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
0.5–2.0
Back Pressure
psi
50
Screw Speed
rpm
40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70**
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in
0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure
5–6 Tons/in2
* A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold
temperature too cold
Mold design
Shot Size
• Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Increase mold temperature
• Increase injection speed
• Increase pack and hold pressure
• Increase nozzle tip diameter
• Check thermocouples and heater bands
• 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
• Increase shot size
• Increase cushion
Brittleness Melt temperature too low
Degraded/Overheated material
Gate location and/or size
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase injection speed
• Measure melt temperature with pyrometer
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Use smaller barrel/excessive residence time
• Relocate gate to nonstress area
• Increase gate size to allow higher flow speed
and lower molded-in stress
Fibers on Surface
(Splay)
Melt temperature too low
Insufficient packing
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase mold temperature
• Increase injection speed
• Increase pack and hold pressure, and time
• Increase shot size
• Increase gate size
Sink Marks Part geometry too thick
Melt temperature too hot
Insufficient material volume
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase shot size
• Increase injection rate
• Increase packing pressure
• Increase gate size
Flash Injection pressure too high
Excess material volume
Melt and/or mold
temperature too hot
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Decrease injection speed
• Increase transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
• Decrease injection speed
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease screw speed
TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Excessive Shrink Too much orientation • Increase packing time and pressure
• Increase hold pressure
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Decrease screw rpm
• Increase venting
• Increase cooling time
Not Enough Shrink Too little orientation • Decrease packing pressure and time
• Decrease hold pressure
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase mold temperature
• Increase injection speed
• Increase screw rpm
• Decrease cooling time
Burning Melt and/or mold
temperature too hot
Mold design
Moisture
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Clean, widen and increase number of vents
• Increase gate size or number of gates
• Verify material is dried at proper conditions
Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Increase screw decompression
• Verify material has been dried at proper conditions
Weld Lines Melt front temperatures
too low
Mold design
• Increase pack and hold pressure
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase vent width and locations
• Increase injection speed
• Increase mold temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Increase gate size
• Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify
proper vent location
• Add vents and/or false ejector pin
• Move gate location
Warp Excessive orientation
Mold design
• Increase cooling time
• Increase melt temperature
• Decrease injection pressure and injection speed
• Increase number of gates
Sticking in Mold Cavities are overpacked
Mold design
Part is too hot
• Decrease injection speed and pressure
• Decrease pack and hold pressure
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cooling time
• Increase draft angle
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cooling time
TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS
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The usual effect is a rise of about 5-8 durometer points.
Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
Care
should be used when processing
Omnicolor where melt temperatures
may exceed 600°F (316°C).
It is highly
recommended to check with
suppliers before using any
Omnicolor masterbatch for food
contact applications.
Low minimum order quantities are
consistently available for both stock and non-stock colors—contact
your local Avient representative for details.