Until that number is zero, we have more work to do. For Avient, the most material aspect of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is our Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This methodology was developed in accordance with ISO 14067:2018 for product carbon footprint and is aligned with ISO 14040/140440 for life cycle analysis.

They influence the degree of crystallinity of polymers and therefore can increase hardness, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and yield point, while also helping reduce cycle times. Helps reduce cycle times

Improve production efficiency and shorten the development cycle of your application with consistent and reliable formulations. Shortened product development cycles

Cycle time reducers can increase your production capacity without any additional equipment investment Combine a PlastOne™ concentrate with your OnColor™ Smartbatch™ solution to reduce cycle times

Because it exhibits a higher flow rate than other SBC-based TPEs, OnFlex-S TPE reduces cycle times during injection molding, a feature that satisfies productivity objectives set by Jäger. A high melt flow rate for the solution reduces packing and cooling time requirements to improve overall molding cycle times. Faster processing = lower energy costs: Higher melt flow rates enable shorter injection molding cycles, resulting in reduced energy requirements.

The additive concentrate not only reduced cycle times as expected, it allowed the supplier to achieve better flow and mold filling. Improved operational efficiencies: Optimizing the molding machine parameters and adding OnCap CTR reduced cycle time by more than 24 percent.

Using these process aids can result in greater production efficiencies with faster extrusion line speeds and molding cycle times. Improves line speeds and cycle times, leading to reduced energy use during processing

Fast cycle times are achieved with this process, and the process can be automated. Vacuum bagging enables fast cycle times, with simpler equipment requirements compared to other methods.  Incorporating CFRTP reinforcement in molded thermoplastic components combines the design flexibility and fast cycle times of traditional molding with the strength, stiffness, and lightweighting benefits that composites offer, all with standard processing equipment. 

These products are developed for longevity, allowing for repeated use by consumers and multiple cycles of use in professional catering environments. Excellent mechanical performance after repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning cycles

All specimens were subjected to two tests of 100 and 500 cycles on the test label side. INSTRUMENT SET-UP Instrument Taber Linear Abraser – Model 5750 Accessory Crockmeter attachment with 16mm acrylic finger Abradant Levi’s™ 505 Regular Cut jeans (circular cloths cut from lower part of leg) Stroke Length 4" (100mm) Cycle Speed 60 cycles per minute (cpm) Load 9N (918g) Conditions 76° F, 47% RH [conditioned > 24 hrs] TPU 500 cycles 500 cycles 500 cycles 100 cycles 100 cycles Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 Silicone Want to test it yourself? Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.