Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Absorbs Shock, Protects Electronics
Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomers serve consumer, packaging and healthcare markets. With low compression set and silky feel, these grades meet application-specific needs for shock absorption and vibration damping, chemical resistance, and clarity. Able to adhere to a range of engineering plastic substrates, Versaflex elastomers often eliminate secondary operations for faster cycle times and reduced production costs.
Impact
- Increases impact protection for consumer electronics
- Dampens vibrations in protective sports gear
- Meets regulatory requirements for healthcare
- Approved for food contact in packaging
- High quality aesthetic surface finish
- Resists UV damage over time
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RESOURCES
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
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| Anti-Microbial Phone Case - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included anti-microbial properties and stain resistance | View |
| Catheters & Specialty Medical Tubing Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore the flexible material solutions for catheters and specialty medical tubing | View |
| Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible VersaflexTM PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures | View |
| Customized Versaflex™ TPE for Resuscitator Bag - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance | View |
| Disinfectant Resistant Materials for Healthcare: Trilliant™ HC and Versaflex™ HC TPEs | Product Bulletin | Properties of Trilliant™ HC and Versaflex™ TPE for disinfectant resistant applications | View |
| Disposable Syringe Plunger - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B enhanced long-term sealing performance for disposable syringe plunger (English language version) | View |
| Disposable Syringe Plunger - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B enhanced long-term sealing performance for disposable syringe plunger (Spanish language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide | Design Guide | Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide | Design Guide | Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs | View |
| GLS™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | GLS™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | GLS™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ Flexible Bonding for Healthcare - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Henkel LOCTITE® and GLS™ Versaflex™ product information, USP VI & ISO 10993-4,5 compliant solutions and testing details | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese) | Technical Bulletin | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Chemical resistant solutions for cosmetic, personal care and household packaging | View |
| Haptics and Vibration Damping for Power Tool Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex OM 6258 improves haptics and vibration damping for power tool handle | View |
| HIVIZ® Shooting Systems Recoil Pad - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad | View |
| Improved Comfort and Aesthetics for CPAP Tube - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing | View |
| Lightweight and Kink Resistant Garden Hose - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized Versaflex™ TPE enables lightweighting and improves kink resistance and performance | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (English language version) | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish language version) | View |
| Optical Clarity for Phone Case - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength | View |
| Overmolding and Stain Resistance Wireless Power Bank - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized Versaflex™ CE grade provides an over molding solution with stain resistance for wireless power bank | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal - Case Study (English) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (English language version) | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (Spanish language version) | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle - Case Study | Case Study | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Portable Speaker with Premium Aesthetic - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3120-80 solution provides enhanced aesthetics and haptics for a portable audio speaker | View |
| Recoil Pad for Rifle - Case Study | Case Study | Custom HIVIZ recoil pad materials deliver superior recoil reduction and exceptional durability to a high-end rifle manufacturer | View |
| Safety and Durability for Dog Toy - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy | View |
| Shock Absorbing Running Shoe - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Customized TPE enhances shock absorption in running shoe | View |
| Shock Absorbing Smartphone Case - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ XP 5130-65 solution for enhanced shock absorption in protective smartphone case | View |
| Slip Resistance Vacuum Cleaner Wheel - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ provides colorability and slip resistance in vacuum cleaner wheel | View |
| Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook | eBook | Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models. | View |
| Soft Touch in Cosmetic Applications - Article | Article | Consumers want cosmetic, personal care and household products that are convenient and easy to use. These consumer preferences have increased demand for packaging with the applicator included as part of the package function and design. | View |
| Soft Touch Packaging Helps Make Your Brand Stand Out - Article | Article | Soft touch materials add color and texture to the package, allowing it to stand out from the competition on store shelves. | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore product offerings for TPE solutions | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare - Industry Bulletin | Industry Bulletin/Overview | Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications. | View |
| TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet | View |
| TPEs for Home Appliances - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise | View |
| Vacuum Cleaner Gasket - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ OM provides greater design and good sealing sealing properties for vacuum cleaner gasket | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how blue jean stain resistant TPEs make the difference for white and light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex XP for Impact Protection Phone Cases - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Shock absorbing TPEs for impact protection | View |
| Versaflex™ HC TPE For Medical Devices - Application Bulletin (Chinese) | Application Bulletin | Average peel strength and benefits of Versaflex™ HC TPEs for overmolded medical devices (Chinese language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ HC TPE For Medical Devices - Application Bulletin (English) | Application Bulletin | Average peel strength and benefits of Versaflex™ HC TPEs for overmolded medical devices (English language version) | View |
| Waterproof Speaker Gasket - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 easily prevented ingress of dust and water | View |
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