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Gravi-Tech™ Lead Replacement Formulations Adds Heft, Replaces Lead Lead Replacement Thermoplastics: Trilliant™ XR

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Expands Capacity for Metal Replacement Technologies CLEVELAND – In response to growing customer demand for metal replacement, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) is expanding capacity for its OnForce™ LFT long-fiber specialty thermoplastics. PolyOne’s robust glass- and carbon fiber-filled formulations retain aesthetic appeal in metal replacement and structural applications, while also offering  higher stiffness, impact strength and surface finish than short-fiber filled materials.

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Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Receives Innovation Awards for Pioneering Metal Replacement Projects PolyOne took first place in the Best Lightweighting Innovation category for helping Tier 2 supplier Ayfar Otomotiv to replace metal in LED headlights for off-road vehicles, and was awarded second place in the Plastics and Electronics category for replacing metal in architectural LED lighting made by Finnish lighting specialist Kruunutekniikka. Caption: The SPE recognized PolyOne’s collaboration with customers to replace metal in LED lights.

Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement The replacement of paint on plastic parts with molded-in color (MIC) has several benefits. Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement is a combination of color and additive concentrates that help manufacturers replace paint and meet performance requirements for a variety of applications. Applications: • Automotive interior trim and exterior trim components • Appliances, electronics and electrical housings • Personal care and cosmetic packaging • Painted or plated consumer products Benefits: • Efficiently replaces paint and plating for various applications • Reduces number of processing steps and complexity • Provides high glossiness and metallic effects for high-quality paint look • Can be customized to include scratch, dust, and UV resistance

Replaces Lead with Trilliant™ Radiation Shielding from PolyOne ANAHEIM, Calif. – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that medical device manufacturer Mecall S.r.l. has replaced lead in radiology equipment with Trilliant™ Radiation Shielding solutions from PolyOne. 

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Receives Innovation Awards for Pioneering Metal Replacement PolyOne took first place in the Best Lightweighting Innovation category for helping Ayfar Otomotiv to replace metal in LED headlights for off-road vehicles, and was awarded second place in the Plastics and Electronics category for replacing metal in architectural LED lighting made by Finnish lighting specialist Kruunutekniikka. Metal replacement is a primary objective for many,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation.