https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/imaging-technology
Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant™ and Versaflex™ HC Materials
Catheter Materials & Medical Tubing
5G Applications
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications
Hardness is defined as a materials’ resistance to indenture.
For over-mold applications, the thinner the elastomer is on the substrate, the harder it will feel.
One of the controlling factors for relative hardness is a function of both the substrate and the TPE thickness.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications?rtype[]=1164
Hardness is defined as a materials’ resistance to indenture.
For over-mold applications, the thinner the elastomer is on the substrate, the harder it will feel.
One of the controlling factors for relative hardness is a function of both the substrate and the TPE thickness.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/TPE_Overmolding_Solutions_for_Engineering_Thermoplastics.pdf
This is especially true
for long, thin parts or parts where the substrate is thinner than the over-mold or if
a low modulus substrate material is used.
This can be partially counteracted by
using higher modulus substrate materials and providing stiffening ribs in the
substrate.
Provide a spring-loaded area if the inserted substrate is metal or other non-
compressible material.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide
Avient is a recognized leader in the overmoldingof thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offering excellent adhesion to substrates like polypropylene, polyethylene, PC, ABS, acetal, and nylon.
Material Flow Behavior
Substrate Temperature
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide?rtype[]=1164
Avient is a recognized leader in the overmoldingof thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offering excellent adhesion to substrates like polypropylene, polyethylene, PC, ABS, acetal, and nylon.
Material Flow Behavior
Substrate Temperature
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide?ind[]=6599
Avient is a recognized leader in the overmoldingof thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offering excellent adhesion to substrates like polypropylene, polyethylene, PC, ABS, acetal, and nylon.
Material Flow Behavior
Substrate Temperature
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide?pname[]=91
Avient is a recognized leader in the overmoldingof thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offering excellent adhesion to substrates like polypropylene, polyethylene, PC, ABS, acetal, and nylon.
Material Flow Behavior
Substrate Temperature
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?rtype[]=1124
Furthermore, the mouse’s feet required a low-wear, low friction material.
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?ind[]=6596
Furthermore, the mouse’s feet required a low-wear, low friction material.
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.