Available in rolls of unidirectional tape as well as X-Ply™ 0°/90° and other multi-ply laminates, Polystrand materials can be post- formed and co-molded with mixed materials in thermoforming and injection molding processes to provide lightweight strength to a variety of part designs.

CAPABILITIES • Prototype part sampling • Tooling validation • Process optimization • Material configuration • Application development support • Laminate analysis • Mechanical system analysis • Resin flow with laminate inserts • Finite Element Analysis EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Injection Molding • Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot α-S15OiA with 4-axis robot • Maximum shot capability at 171 grams with a clamping for 198 tons • Trial molds include a 4"x6" flat plaque and a 3"x10" hat stiffening member Compression Molding • 450 ton down acting press • 39" x 39" platen size • Features automatic shuttle table with IR preheat oven Material Testing • Instron Model 5982 Universal Testing System with 100 kN load capacity • AVE2 non-contacting video extensometer with digital image correlation capability • Environmental chamber that enables testing from -150° to 350° C PRODUCT BULLETIN PROCESSABILITY MEETS PERFORMANCE Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance.

We have helped customers develop parts that are: • Wear-resistant: End products such as bearings and sleeves that do not require lubrication • Conductive: Electrical and/or thermal conductivity, in molded and extruded parts • X-Ray opaque: Used for medical and dental devices.

VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART MICRO SYSTEM The FlexCart Micro metering system is market leading: • Robust and dependable system control • Reliable yield (typically 95%+) and sustainable packaging • Capability of data networking and remote internet support • Small footprint & LN standard recyclable delivery packaging FLEXCART™ MICRO LIQUID METERING SYSTEM Combined with sustainable delivery packaging ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART MICRO Footprint (LxW cm) 60 x 35 Controller options 3000 5000 Typical max.

VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART NANO SYSTEM The FlexCart Nano metering system is market leading: • Robust and dependable system control • Reliable yield (typically above 90%) and sustainable packaging • Fully supported technology • Small footprint designed for very low throughputs FLEXCART™ NANO LIQUID METERING SYSTEM Combined with the PlanetPak™ delivery packaging ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART NANO Footprint (LxW cm) 55 x 30 Controller options 3000 Typical max.

VALUE BENEFITS OF USING FLEXCART™ AND PLANETPAK™ COMPONENTS FlexCart & PlanetPak components offer a market leading metering technology: • Robust and dependable system control • Reliable yield (typically 99% using PlanetPak) and sustainable packaging • Data networking and remote Internet support capabilities • Simplified changeover with interchangeable cassettes of color and additives ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 71 Controller options 3000/Flex G 5000/6000 Typical max.

Key Features • Good chemical resistance • Hydrophobic • Good abrasion resistance • Good tensile strength Disadvantages • Flammable • Dissolves in strong alkalis • Susceptible to creep FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR PET POLYESTER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® PET POLYESTER PRODUCTS • Swellcoat® Binder Yarn • Swellcoat® Buffer Thread • Swellcoat® Filler Yarn • Ripcords • Round Sling Core Yarn Abrasion Resistance Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Flame Resistance Chemical Resistance (Acid) Chemical Resistance (Alkali) Chemical Resistance (Organic Solvent) P P P X P O P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 9.3 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.38 Elongation @ Break % 14.6 Tensile Modulus g/d 120 Moisture Regain* % 0.4 Creep** % 1.0 – 12.0 Shrinkage*** % 8.0 – 15.0 Melt Point °C 256 Decomposition Temp.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus Flexural Strength Compressive Strength ASTM D3916 ASTM D3916 ASTM D790 ASTM D695 110 ksi (760 N/mm²) 6.0 psi x 106 (41 kN/mm²) 130 ksi (900 N/mm²) 85 ksi (590 N/mm²) TYPICAL EQUIVALENT MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE*

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