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Frequently Asked Questions
Are AURA® color infusion technology samples available for lab testing?
A limited number of Makrolon color chips colored through AURA color infusion technology are available for examination. However, we suggest that customers provide us with their own parts to be color-infused. In this way, the customer can determine whether the technology will yield acceptable aesthetics in their own parts.
Is there any loss in physical properties when using AURA color infusion technology?
No. Testing by Bayer so far has indicated no reduction in physical properties.
Will the dye rub off the part?
No. The dye penetrates into the part, which eliminates potential rub-off.
Do you have any particulation or abrasion studies/results to share?
Abrasion resistance is not improved through the use of AURA color infusion technology. If the polymer has poor abrasion before color infusion, then it will have poor abrasion after color infusion.
Does the user have to consider stress lines in parts to be treated with AURA color infusion technology?
Yes. AURA color infusion technology is a surface-coloring technique. If the area is stressed, the stress lines will be visible.
What happens if the part to be treated by the AURA color infusion technology process is textured?
Textured parts are colored and retain their original texture.
Can AURA color infusion technology be used on glass-filled products?
Yes. However, if the surface is glass-rich, the process will not tint or hide the glass fibers.
What about recycling of parts colored through AURA color infusion technology?
Samples colored with AURA color infusion technology can be recycled in the same manner that parts produced from virgin materials in a similar color are recycled, i.e., parts colored with AURA color infusion technology require no special handling.
Is regrind possible with parts to be colored with AURA color infusion technology?
Experiments we have conducted with regrind indicate that regrind is possible and does not present a problem when used in recommended amounts.
A limited number of Makrolon color chips colored through AURA color infusion technology are available for examination. However, we suggest that customers provide us with their own parts to be color-infused. In this way, the customer can determine whether the technology will yield acceptable aesthetics in their own parts.
Is there any loss in physical properties when using AURA color infusion technology?
No. Testing by Bayer so far has indicated no reduction in physical properties.
Will the dye rub off the part?
No. The dye penetrates into the part, which eliminates potential rub-off.
Do you have any particulation or abrasion studies/results to share?
Abrasion resistance is not improved through the use of AURA color infusion technology. If the polymer has poor abrasion before color infusion, then it will have poor abrasion after color infusion.
Does the user have to consider stress lines in parts to be treated with AURA color infusion technology?
Yes. AURA color infusion technology is a surface-coloring technique. If the area is stressed, the stress lines will be visible.
What happens if the part to be treated by the AURA color infusion technology process is textured?
Textured parts are colored and retain their original texture.
Can AURA color infusion technology be used on glass-filled products?
Yes. However, if the surface is glass-rich, the process will not tint or hide the glass fibers.
What about recycling of parts colored through AURA color infusion technology?
Samples colored with AURA color infusion technology can be recycled in the same manner that parts produced from virgin materials in a similar color are recycled, i.e., parts colored with AURA color infusion technology require no special handling.
Is regrind possible with parts to be colored with AURA color infusion technology?
Experiments we have conducted with regrind indicate that regrind is possible and does not present a problem when used in recommended amounts.