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How PKs compare to nylons Polyketone, a next-generation sustainable nylon alternative Watch this webinar to learn more about the benefits and performance of this next-generation nylon alternative.

Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Nylons Environmentally Stabilized Nylon 6 and 6/6 Long Fiber Composites Standard nylon 6 and 6/6 materials are a widely deployed class of entry-level engineering polymers that readily accept fiber reinforcement to provide a good mix of mechanical properties at an economical price point. Our long fiber reinforced Complēt™ moisture resistant nylons, in PA 6 and 6/6 matrices, moderate performance degradation using environmental stabilization. A Complēt moisture resistant nylon 6/6 long glass fiber composite performed similarly to a specialty PA 6/12 material at time intervals equivalent to short-term water exposure and noticeably better than a standard PA 6/6 formulation.

More Nylon 6 vs. Nylon 66 Explore the differences between nylon 6 and nylon 66 to find out which is right for you. More Cutting Weight, Freeing Design With help from Avient, auto parts manufacturer HellermannTyton finds a nylon lightweighting solution.

NYLON SOLUTIONS ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Nylon (polyamide - PA) solutions from Avient include both prime Nymax™/Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations. Based on nylon 6 (PA6) and nylon 66 (PA66) polymers, these materials combine high temperature performance with exceptional strength and durability. CUSTOMIZED NYLON FEATURES Portfolio Name Base Filler Impact Modifiers Lubrication UV Heat Flame Retardant Approvals/ Listings Nymax/Bergamid Polymer Formulations Prime Glass Fiber Glass Bead Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NSF Listings UL Listed Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations Recycled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NYMAX REC RECYCLED NYLON FORMULATIONS Nymax REC recycled nylon 6 and nylon 66 grades contain 20–100% recycled content from both post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Expands Production of Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations to Istanbul Avient expands production of Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations to Istanbul, Turkey. They offer comparable performance to virgin nylon grades, including high strength, durability, impact resistance, and weather resistance.

May 6, 2024 ORLANDO – May 6, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, is proud to announce the addition of new super tough PA6 and PA66 grades to its Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations product line, each containing post-industrial recycled content. Avient is exhibiting at NPE 2024 in Orlando from May 6-10 in room S210 in the South Hall.

Nylon 6 and 6/6 Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Nylons

ARTISAN™ PRE-COLORED THERMOPLASTICS NYLON (PA6) FORMULATIONS PROCESSING GUIDE 2 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Artisan™ thermoplastics are vibrant, pre-colored high-gloss, scratch resistant engineered polymers formulated to replace paint for superior results. Runner diameter should be 1.5x the part thickness 6. Sink Marks Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures• Decrease mold temperature Insufficient material volume • Adjust transfer position • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness Processing Guide 5 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection rate • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Adjust transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection rate 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• Decrease mold temperature Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time • Increase mold temperature Burning Process related • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection rate • 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 injection rate • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature 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 Problem Cause Solution Warp Process related • 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 • Adjust transfer position • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • 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 Process related • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path • Increase venting Troubleshooting Recommendations Processing Guide 7 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution 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 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

There are various types of polyamides, such as Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 12, Nylon 6, 12 and their copolymers. As an example, most TPEs do not bond effectively to heat stabilized grade polyamide 6 (HS). NYLON MOLDING PROCESS Bonding is also affected by mold design and nylon molding conditions.