Avient introduces Edgetek laser weldable PC grades

April 4, 2023
They accommodate pigments and flame retardants that enhance laser absorption without compromising the mechanical performance of weld joints.

Edgetek These laser weldable specialty grades of PC from Avient are intended for applications in small appliances, personal-care products, consumer electronics, health-care devices and industrial electronics. The family of products includes four grades that accommodate suitable pigments and flame retardants that enhance laser absorption without compromising the mechanical performance of weld joints. 

What’s new? The series, which is formulated with flame retardance, high-impact performance and high-flow characteristics to satisfy unique needs in multiple applications. 

Benefits The ability to produce highly reliable, particulate- and flash-free welds in thin-wall parts with increasing geometric complexity and rising standards for aesthetics. With the new materials, manufacturers can achieve a strong, uniform weld along with aesthetic performance.  

Avient, Avon Lake, Ohio, 440-930-1000, www.avient.com