Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a liquid crystal polyester molded body by molding a liquid crystal polyester composition using a molding machine containing a cylinder, a screw and a heater. The screw is provided inside the cylinder, and is composed of a feed section, a compression section, and a metering section, the feed section and the compression section of the screw are composed of a single flight, the heater is provided on the outer periphery of the cylinder. The liquid crystal polyester composition contains a liquid crystal polyester and a polyamide resin. The method for manufacturing the polyester molded body includes: a step of melting and metering the liquid crystal polyester composition, a step of tightening a mold and performing mold clamping, a step of injecting the melted liquid crystal polyester composition into the mold, and a step of extracting the solidified resin from inside the mold.

Abstract: This invention incorporates barrel-shaped polymer-structured separatory funnels. The separatory funnels are made from an injection molding machine using cheaper plastic resins such as polypropylene, or polyethylene instead of glass in order to lower costs, so they are ready-to-use and disposable. The innovative separatory funnels have multi-functional features, which can be used as regular separatory funnels for liquid-liquid phase separation and extraction, as receiving receptacles to take the filtrate in a solid-liquid filtration apparatus, and also as flasks hooked in a rotary evaporator to evaporate solvents.

Abstract: A injection device in molding machine is capable of efficiently heating and melting a plurality of charged pellets in a short period of time, and injecting a melting resin with superior quality. The injection device has a cylinder including a pellet supply port, a plunger, a driving unit, a melting instrument with a plurality of melting holes, which are cone-shaped passages, formed in a cylinder-shaped instrument body to communicate from inflow-side large openings to outflow-side small openings, a nozzle provided on an injection side of the cylinder and a heating unit heating the melting instrument. A diameter of the tip-end of the plunger is set to be the same as a diameter of the outflow side face of the melting machine.

Abstract: Compositions of P4HB and processes to injection mold these compositions have been developed. These compositions are prepared from P4HB polymers and blends having intrinsic viscosities less than 3.2 dl/g but greater than 0.8 dl/g, moisture contents of less than 0.5% by weight, and more preferably less than 0.05% by weight, and using a polymer melt temperature during molding of at least 150° C. A preferred embodiment comprises a P4HB molding with an intrinsic viscosity of less than 3.2 dl/g that degrades rapidly in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cutting or abrasive tool (1) such as a bur or a file that is produced by ceramic injection moulding with specific profiles or teeth. The tool can be a bur or a file that is directly produced by this process with no need for an extra treatment. Such tools are easily and cheaply produced and can be single use tools. The defect line (2) at the mould split plane location may advantageously be used as part of the abrasive or cutting profile. The tool may be made from stabilised zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), pure aluminium oxide (Al2O3) or a mixture of both. The cutting profile may include a face angle of about 5 degrees, a back angle of about 17 degrees and a gullet angle of 78 degrees (see FIG. 2).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a polymer-molded material which can easily form a three-dimensional surface shape and minimize deformation includes: (a) preparing a lower mold on which a three-dimensional pattern, for imparting a surface shape of the molded material to a surface to be formed, is formed; (b) coupling a gasket on an edge of the formed surface of the lower mold; (c) coupling an upper mold including a raw material injection part to the gasket of the lower mold; (d) injecting a raw material of the polymer-molded material onto the formed surface of the lower mold through the raw material injection part of the upper mold; (e) heat-curing the raw material and transferring the three-dimensional pattern onto the formed surface of the lower mold; and (f) additionally heat-curing the raw material, which does not react in the step (e), through heat treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed, amongst other things, is a method of post-mold cooling of a molded article, the molded article having just been molded within mold halves, the method comprising: receiving, in a post-mold device, the molded article; subjecting the molded article to post-mold cooling, the post-mold cooling including: implementing a first post-mold cooling process portion in the post-mold cooling device at a first temperature; and implementing a second post-mold cooling process in the post-mold cooling device portion at a second temperature, said second post-mold cooling temperature being greater than said first post-mold cooling temperature; determining a switch point; triggering at the switch point, a transition from the first post-mold cooling process portion to the second post-mold cooling process portion.

Abstract: A molded component having a thickness reduction feature is provided. The molded component can include an injection molded polymer substrate having a front panel, a side panel, and a corner between and adjoining the front panel and the side panel. The substrate can also have a groove extending along the corner between the front panel and the side panel, the groove having a front panel edge and a side panel edge. The front panel edge and/or side panel edge have a dentil profile edge, the dentil profile edge reducing an effective thickness of the corner and thus providing increased or controlled cooling of the substrate.

Abstract: A high productivity injection molding method and machine that includes a mold having a first mold part and a second mold part, at least one of the first mold parts and the second mold parts being formed from a material having an average thermal conductivity of 51.9 W/m-° C. or greater, the high productivity injection molding machine having a useful life of more than 1 million injection molding cycles.

Abstract: A bioplastic composition may contain certain biodegradable and renewable components. In some examples, the bioplastic composition includes at least one kind of aquatic macrophyte biomass, which may contain a native composition of protein and carbohydrates, in a blend with one or more types of biodegradable or durable thermoplastic polymers. The aquatic macrophyte composition may provide a balance of both polymeric and reinforcing properties to the blended bioplastic not typically exhibited by terrestrial feedstock such as soy meal or corn starch. Such a bioplastic composition may be formed into molded articles using extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, or the like.

Abstract: For controlling temperature in the molding of plastics, metal, ceramic, or die-casting, a circulator supporting a molding machine includes a fixed displacement pump driven by an electronic servo motor for volumetric metering of thermal fluid to or from the molding machine. A pre-set or dynamically controlled volume and flow rate profile matches the heating and cooling requirement of a molding machine and process. Volumetric metering may be based on parameters such as time, machine cycle status, temperature, pressure, and/or flow rate. Fluid may be circulated through the mold at positive or negative pressure at fixed, variable, or pulsed flow. The supply side in a fluid loop may be restricted so as to cause a pressure drop in or upstream of the mold, die or barrel, and seed bubbles may be injected into the fluid flow to excite vaporization and lowering of the fluid temperature.

Abstract: A one-piece frame adaptable for use with any display object, regardless of the dimension, shape or material. The frame also provides increased durability and resistance to wear, as well as lower costs and ease to make. Methods for making such frame are also provided.

Abstract: A boron-containing nucleating agent is provided for use with a polyarylene sulfide. The boron-containing nucleating agent can have low crystallinity, a small particle size, and a large specific surface area. By selectively controlling certain aspects of the nucleating agent, the crystallization properties of a thermoplastic composition including the nucleating agent and a polyarylene sulfide can be significantly improved. For instance, the recrystallization temperature can be increased, which can allow the “cooling time” during a molding cycle to be substantially reduced. Through use of the boron-containing nucleating agent the recrystallization temperature can be greater than about 231° C.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluid reservoir (1) for associating with a dispenser member (4), such as a pump, so as to constitute a fluid dispenser, the reservoir (1) including an inside surface (12) that is circularly cylindrical and that defines a slide cylinder in which a follower piston (2) slides in leaktight manner, the reservoir (1) including an outside surface (13) of any shape that is spaced apart from the inside surface by a wall thickness (Emin) that varies, the method comprising molding the reservoir (1) in a mold with a melt of plastics material, the method being characterized in that the inside surface (12) is formed by a non-circularly-cylindrical molding pin, so as to take account of phenomena of material shrinkage after cooling, so as to obtain an inside surface (12) that is circularly cylindrical.

Abstract: a method comprising injection molding a plastic part from a polymer formulation comprising an injection moldable thermoplastic and an additive, wherein the additive has a decomposition temperature that establishes a maximum processing temperature for the polymer formulation. The additive will thermally decompose to generate gaseous products causing visible bubble formation in the surface of the plastic part in response to exposure to a processing temperature that exceeds the decomposition temperature of the additive. A suitable additive may be, for example, selected from oxalates, carbamic acids, carbonic acids, diazocarbonyl compounds, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A molded planter includes a container and a separate rim insert for providing the appearance of a wide upper rim. The rim insert is configured to snap fit into the upper annular edge of the container. When the rim insert and container are assembled, the upper annular edge of the container extends to or above the upper surface of the rim insert such that there is no visible seam between the container and rim insert when the planter is viewed from the side.

Abstract: The present invention provides a framed soap containing uniformly entrained bubbles and a method for producing the same. The framed soap of the present invention is produced by cooling and solidifying high-temperature molten soap containing a fatty acid salt or an N-acyl acidic amino acid salt, prepared with the counter ion of which sodium is essential and an organic amine and potassium are optional, in a cylindrical cooling frame and characterized in that 10 volume % or higher air bubbles having a number average particle diameter of 65 ?m or smaller are uniformly entrained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing a degradable polymer network. The methods for preparing a degradable polymer network comprise a) preparing a polymer composition comprising monomers of cyclic carbonates and/or cyclic esters and/or linear carbonates and/or linear esters and/or cyclic ethers and/or linear hydroxycarboxylic acids at a temperature between 20° C. and 200° C.; b) adding a cross-linking reagent comprising at least one double or triple C—C bond and/or a cross-linking radical initiator; c) processing the polymer composition (that contains the crosslinking reagentj into a desired shape; d) Crosslinking by irradiating the mixture. Further, the present invention relates to a degradable polymer network. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the degradable polymer network.

Abstract: A mold-tool system (100) configured to accommodate a valve stem (104), the mold-tool system (100) comprising: a nozzle assembly (402) having: a nozzle-output end (408) being configured to support, at least in part, slide movement of the valve stem (104).

Abstract: Process for manufacturing sintered products, includes: mixing a sinterable powder material, a liquid carrier and a gelling agent to form a mix, the gelling agent having a gelling temperature below which the mix is substantially rigid and a sol temperature above which the mix is substantially fluid; introducing the mix into a forming mould having a filter suitable for passing at least the liquid carrier and trapping at least the sinterable powder material; applying a pressure in the mould with the mix having a temperature substantially higher than the gelling temperature and is substantially fluid, the pressure being suitable for allowing the liquid carrier to come out at least partially from the mould through the filter; lowering the temperature of the mix in the mould below the gelling temperature to obtain a substantially rigid semi-finished product; sintering the semi-finished product to obtain the sintered product.

Abstract: A plastication unit for an injection molding machine, combining a heated plastication barrel with an entrance port and an exit port on opposing ends of the barrel; a hopper positioned to deliver ingredients to be compounded for injection molding to the entrance port of the barrel; and a helical plastication screw rotatably carried within the barrel and running the length of the barrel between the entrance and exit ports, which is operable to rotate and transmit the ingredients along the length of the barrel; wherein the plastication screw has at least one axial fluted extensional mixing element segment and the ingredients include at least one polymer for injection molding. Methods for injection molding with the plastication unit of the present invention and articles formed by the inventive methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a product is provided. Inject a molten plastic in a cavity via a channel and a gate of a mold. Form a molten plastic product with a configuration of the cavity. Maintain a preset pressure in the cavity to maintain the configuration of the molten plastic product in the cavity. Slide a dam to into a position of the gate and remove the gate marks from the molten plastic products. Cool and harden the molten plastic product to form a solid product. Release the preset pressure. Move the dam away from the cavity. Eject the solid product out of the cavity.

Abstract: A hot-melt molding apparatus includes an apparatus body, a cylinder, a molding head, a heating device, a conveyor screw, a heat transport section, a thermoelectric element, and a power storage section. The cylinder communicates with the apparatus body and is configured to receive thermoplastic material. The molding head is provided at one end of the cylinder. The heating device is configured to heat the cylinder and the molding head to melt thermoplastic material therein. The conveyor screw is provided inside the cylinder to convey thermoplastic material to the molding head. The heat transport section has a first end connected to at least one of the cylinder and the molding head. The thermoelectric conversion element is connected to a second end of the heat transport section. The power storage section is connected to the thermoelectric conversion element and is configured to store power generated by the thermoelectric conversion element.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating implantable medical devices, preferably with PEEK, having antimicrobial properties, are disclosed. The antimicrobial effect is produced by incorporating ceramic particles containing antimicrobial metal cations into molten PEEK resin, which is subsequently allowed to cool and set in its final shape achieved by injection molding, cutting and machining or other techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vulcanizable polymer compositions comprising a very low molecular weight optionally hydrogenated nitrile rubber, at least one cross-linking agent, optionally at least one filler and optionally one or more further auxiliary products for rubbers, a process for preparing such vulcanizable polymer compositions, furtheron a process for vulcanizing such polymer compositions and the resulting vulcanizate, preferably as a shaped article.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a molding system for creating a molded-in-color panel has a first mold member with a first forming surface for forming a portion of a panel with an exposed surface. The molding system has a second mold member having a second forming surface for forming a concealed portion of the panel. One of the first and second mold members is translatable relative to the other to collectively receive a heated molded-in-color resin to form the panel. The molding system has an injector for injecting molded-in-color resin into the mold. The second forming surface is sufficiently smooth so that the exposed surface of the panel is free of visible flow lines.

Abstract: A solvent-less liquid ethylene propylene diene rubber compound and a solvent-less liquid ethylene propylene rubber compound are provided. The compounds can include a liquid ethylene propylene diene or a liquid ethylene propylene mixed with a filler system, a plasticizer, and a cross-linking agent to form the compound. The compound can have a viscosity ranging from 150,000 centipoises to 750,000 centipoises at a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, allowing the compound to be liquid injection moldable. The compound can contain substantially no solvent.

Abstract: In an injection molding machine, dies are connected to a die temperature regulating machine by means of thermal medium supplying pipes and thermal medium returning pipes. A heat exchanger is interposed between the thermal medium returning pipes. The air which has been heated by the heat exchanger is supplied to a hopper through a hot air supplying pipe so as to preheat and dry injection material in the hopper.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of injection molding at low, substantially constant melt pressures. Embodiments of the disclosed method now make possible a method of injection molding that is more energy—and cost—effective than conventional high-velocity injection molding processes. Embodiments of the disclosed method surprisingly allow for the filling of a mold cavity at low melt pressure without undesirable premature hardening of the thermoplastic material in the mold cavity and without the need for maintaining a constant temperature or heated mold cavity. Heretofore, it would not have been expected that a constant pressure method could be performed at low pressure without such premature hardening of the thermoplastic material when using an unheated mold cavity or cooled mold cavity.

Abstract: A process for production of a heat-resistant hollow article made of a polylactic acid containing resin by using a mold which includes a female mold portion having a concavity, a male mold portion having a convexity and a stripper plate having an edge-forming part. The surface of the mold facing the cavity is heated to a temperature corresponding to a crystallization temperature of the polylactic acid containing resin. The male mold portion and the stripper plate are moved away from the female mold portion when a temperature T(° C.) of the resin detected by an infrared temperature sensor is in the range of T=(t+3.5)±1.5 (t(° C.) is the surface temperature of the mold). Gas is introduced between an inner surface of the hollow article and the male mold portion, and the hollow article is taken out of the mold by advancing the stripper plate toward the hollow article.

Abstract: A method for producing continuous-fiber-reinforced molded parts from thermoplastic plastics. The method includes several steps. In a first step, preparing cut-to-size, substantially flat, unidirectionally fiber-reinforced mats are prepared with a thermoplastic matrix which at least partially surrounds the fibers. In a second step, the mats are transferred to a workpiece carrier which predetermines the rough contour of the molded part. In a third step, the mats are deposited and progressively built up on the workpiece carrier to form a three-dimensional preform such that the fiber orientation of the mats is adapted to the forces applied during the subsequent use of the molded part and to the load paths resulting therefrom within the molded part. In a fourth step, the mats are secured in place relative to each other during or after completion of the build-up of the perform. In a fifth step, the preform is heated up to or above the melting temperature of the thermoplastic matrix of the perform.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal polymer molding in which a weld portion has high strength and also surface properties are satisfactory. A method for producing a liquid crystal polymer molding including a weld portion by injection-molding a liquid crystal polymer composition containing a spherical filler, wherein the spherical filler has a center particle diameter of 60 ?m or less, the method including molding so as to satisfy a relation: 20?[thickness of the weld portion/center particle diameter of the spherical filler]?55; and a liquid crystal polymer molding obtained by such a method.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a molding system. More specifically the method of operating a melt distribution network within a molding system, the melt distribution network including a first melt flow control device at an upstream location and a second melt flow control device at a downstream location, is provided.

Abstract: A sprue bushing includes a head, and a main body. The main body is connected to an end of the head. The main body defines at least one lateral channel. The at least one lateral channel extends through a sidewall of the main body. The sprue bushing defines a sprue and at least two longitudinal channels. The sprue extends through the head and the main body along a center axis of the sprue bushing. The at least two longitudinal channels extend through the head into the main body. One of the at least one lateral channel communicates with two of the at least two longitudinal channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for continuous production of articles including at least two different types from a pasty mass. The mass is introduced into a processor unit by a supply unit, processed in the processor unit and transported further thereby, whereupon an adjunct is added by a metering unit to the mass transported through the processor unit. The mixing of the adjunct introduced to the mass is carried out by a mixing unit with mixing elements located downstream of the processor unit. The mass with provided adjunct is formed by a forming unit into individual articles downstream of the mixing unit. According to the invention, the metering of the adjunct is carried out in a sequence of metering conditions with at least two different metering conditions, wherein the metering unit, for a given metering condition, introduces the adjunct to the mass at a given metering rate.

Abstract: The processing window for thermosetting resins that contain particulate hardeners is prolonged using the combined steps of heat-treating the resin to form a low-viscosity resin mixture in which the particles are dissolved and then moulding the low-viscosity resin mixture at temperatures below the dissolution temperature of the particles to infuse a fibrous preform. The infused resin preform is heated to the curing temperature of the resin to provide final curing of the resin.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for producing plastic containers and/or plastic preforms by means of an injection moulding machine, comprising the steps of: providing plastic recyclate and new plastic material, heating the plastic recyclate, and heating the new plastic material using at least a part of the heat contained in the heated plastic recyclate.

Abstract: A flexible, abrasion-resistant, dry to the touch thermoplastic elastomer made of a hydrogenated block copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of 80,000 to 1,000,000, an olefin-based crystalline resin, a hydrocarbon-based softening agent for rubbers and an acryl-modified organopolysiloxane. At least the block copolymer and the organopolysiloxane are dynamically heat-treated in the presence of an organic peroxide.

Abstract: An injecting/blowing device includes a mold for injecting a thin-walled hollow preform capable of being transformed into a more voluminous hollow body. The mold includes a counter mold defining a cavity, a cure located in the cavity, and a preform impression located between the counter mold inner surface and the core which will receive the melt, at least two main preferential flow channels or at least two secondary preferential flow channels having a recessed zone at the surface of the core and the inner surface of the cavity. The main flow channels are located only at the impression zone corresponding to the zone for transforming the perform, and in the optional secondary flow channels are flow channels discontinuous from the main flow channel.

Abstract: A process for forming a cross-linked thermoplastic polymer is disclosed herein. The cross-linked thermoplastic polymer is formed by heating a first mixture containing a thermoplastic urethane base material, a monomeric diisocyanate comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight of the first mixture, and a second mixture of a first diamine and a second diamine comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight of a total reaction product. The heated first mixture, which is flowable, is injected into at least one injection molding device, with the second mixture injected at predetermined intervals to create a homogeneous reaction product.

Abstract: A composition comprises a thermoplastic and a nucleating agent. The thermoplastic can be a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers, polyethylene, polyethylene copolymers, polybutylene, poly(4 methyl 1 pentene) and mixtures thereof. The nucleating agent can comprise a metal salt of a phenylphosphonic acid. The nucleating agent can comprise primary particles having a mean aspect ratio of about two or more. The composition can also comprise an acid scavenger, such as one or more metal salts of stearic acid. The composition can be used to produce thermoplastic articles using, for example, injection molding and thermoforming techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an injection molded part, comprising the following steps: a preparing a glass fiber reinforced polyamide-6 composition with a relative viscosity of less than 2.4; b heating a such composition to obtain a viscous liquid; c filling a mold cavity with the viscous liquid with a filling time of at least 0.8 s; d leaving the viscous liquid in the mold under pressure until it cools to form a part; e opening the mold; f ejecting the part; wherein the polyamide-6 composition has a crystallization temperature under hyper DSC conditions of less than 168° C. The invention also relates to an injection molded part a having a maximum wall thickness of at least 2.5 mm; and/or b a part weight of at least 100 g per injection point; wherein the part consists of a glass fiber reinforced semi-crystalline polyamide-6 composition having a relative solution viscosity of less than 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable rubber composition, the use thereof, the rubber grains formed therefrom, and a method for preparing and injection molding the rubber grains. The crosslinkable rubber composition includes at least a styrene butadiene copolymer, a softener for rubber, a flow modifier and a peroxide vulcanizing agent. The crosslinkable rubber composition is suitable for being made into rubber products. It can be made into rubber grains that will not crosslink below a temperature of 80° C. The rubber grains are formed through internal mixing, open mixing and pelleting extrusion. The rubber composition and the rubber grains of the present invention can be formed directly by injection molding and kept at room temperature over a long period of time.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for managing thermal energy transfer between a mold, die or cavity and a thermal transfer fluid. The thermal energy being exchanged with the mold, die or cavity is calculated in real time as a function of the temperature differential between inlet and outlet fluid temperatures, the volumetric rate of fluid delivery, and known characteristics of the fluid. The rate of thermal energy exchange is controlled by varying the fluid delivery rate in accordance with a desired thermal energy exchange profile.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing to form a receiving groove between the bottom housing and the plastic side frame. The plastic side frame is integrally formed by injecting a plastic material in the receiving groove. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing. The support frame defines a positioning groove in an edge. The plastic side frame is partially embedded in the positioning groove of the support frame. A method of manufacturing an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: A plastic housing for a liquid crystal display, a manufacturing method thereof and the liquid crystal display are provided, and the plastic housing is an integral plastic housing, including a lower supporting surface and two side frames oppositely disposed on the lower supporting surface. Each of the two side frames is formed with a shoulder on an inner sidewall thereof. The shoulder has a first planar surface parallel to the lower supporting surface. The shoulder further has a second planar surface perpendicular to the lower supporting surface. The height of the second planar surface is equal to or greater than the thickness of a plurality of optical films. The advantage of the present invention is to employ the integral plastic housing to install the optical films and the panel. The integral plastic housing includes two side frames with the shoulders, so that the optical films and the panel can be commonly assembled together with the integral plastic housing.

Abstract: A hollow paving block comprises a substantially planar member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the planar member is a textured surface which functions as a top of the paving block. A side wall extends along and away from a periphery of the second surface of the planar member to define a cavity in the paving block. The side wall has a bevelled edge which extends about a mouth of the cavity. At least one protrusion extends along the second surface of the planar member. The paving block is formed in part from crumb rubber and polyolefin.

Abstract: A process for producing a molded article includes the mixing step of mixing a plant material, water and a thermoplastic resin to obtain a molding material, and the injecting and molding step of injecting the molding material in a molding die and molding the molding material with the molding die to obtain the molded article. In the mixing step, a material containing lignin in an amount of 10% by mass or more when the total amount of the plant material is taken as 100% by mass is used as the plant material, the thermoplastic resin is mixed in an amount of 5 to 50% by mass and the plant material is mixed in an amount of 50 to 95% by mass when the total amount of the thermoplastic resin and the plant material is taken as 100% by mass, water is mixed in an amount of 5 to 200% by mass based on 100% by mass of the plant material, and the plant material, water and the thermoplastic resin are nixed while thernofusing the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising a mixture of a high molecular weight (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) carboxylate functionalized ethylene terpolymer, a high molecular weight (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) carboxylate functionalized ethylene dipolymer and a low molecular weight (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000 Da) carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymer wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to form salts containing zinc cations. The composition provides a good balance of hardness, flexural modulus and scuff resistance. The composition is used in films, multilayer structures and other articles of manufacture, such as golf balls.