https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-Seat Belt Tether Cover-Case study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent weather resistance
• Nice flexibility and elasticity
• Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical
stress and friction, helping to prolong the
lifespan of the cover
• Delivered good resistance to various
environmental factors such as UV radiation,
moisture, and extreme temperatures
• Provided a solution easily processed and
molded using standard thermoplastic
processing techniques
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/OnForce -Swimming pool cleaner connector-Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Smartbatch-Outdoor Chair-Case Study Snapshot_0520.pdf
PE Tarpaulin manufacturer
PP MULTI-
FILAMENT
MANUFACTURER
O U T D O O R C H A I R
• Resist UV light degradation in U.S. & European climates
for an extended period
• Maintain color stability and resist brittleness for a minimum
of 3 years
• Reliable supplier with good product quality and stable
supply
• Offered a UV stabilizer for PP multi-filament
yarn
• Delivered good light fastness
• Provided cost effectiveness by combining
colorant and UV additive solutions
• Had in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to meet
strict customer standards
Smartbatch Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Smartbatch-PE Tarpaulin-Case study snapshot.pdf
PE Tarpaulin manufacturer
PE TARPAULIN
MANUFACTURER
O U T D O O R T A R P S
• Resist UV light degradation in European climates for an
extended period
• Maintain color stability
• Enhanced UV resistance against UV
degradation
• Delivered colors stability with good light
fastness
• Provided cost effectiveness by combining
colorant and UV solutions
• Offered in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to
meet strict customer standard / requirement
Smartbatch Combination Colorants and
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/dock-shelter-1-page.pdf
LOADING DOCK
SHELTERS
R E I N F O R C I N G S T A Y S
Replacement for steel or composite stays to provide reliable
seal from external environment:
• Withstand repeated flex and twisting, pass rigorous
proprietary flexural testing requirements
• Maintain performance in extreme temperatures
• Enabled repeated twisting and flexing
without failure, up to 90˚ bends, due to
exceptional mechanical properties
• Customized finishing to meet specific shape
and edge surface requirements
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Montrose, CO
Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite
Springs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Archery Cable Guard Application Snapshot.pdf
CABLE GUARD
C O M P O U N D A R C H E R Y B O W
• Consistent quality that withstands extreme outdoor
conditions
• Dimensional stability to improve durability and extend
product life
• Lightweight material for easy customer handling
• Strong, long-lasting quality
• Maintained stiffness and straightness while
upholding performance and aesthetic
specifications
• Provided dimensional stability necessary
for outdoor applications
• High strength-to-weight ratio enabled high
performance without adding significant
weight
Glasforms™ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Rod
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-surround-automotive-ev-connector-charger.pdf
MAJOR TIER 1
SUPPLIER
C O N N E C T O R C O V E R
• EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up
to 2 GHz
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Must meet robust mechanical property targets including
tensile strength and elongation at break
• Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from
the start of the development process in order to
fully understand their key requirements
• Developed a customized material providing the
required EMI-shielding performance which,
removing the need for secondary metallization
manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time
Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/trilliant-surgical-stapler-housing-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HEALTHCARE
DEVICE OEM
S U R G I C A L S T A P L E R
H O U S I N G
• Easy-to-mold, durable, and good aesthetics
• Excellent disinfection performance and good chemical
resistance
• Compatible with high- and low-temperature sterilization
• Delivered durable and aesthetically pleasing
specialty polymer with the added benefit of
processing flexibility without retooling
• Passed physical, chemical and disinfection
tests in different testing conditions which
proved good tensile strength and chemical
resistance
• Achieved consistent molding shape and
properties
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Maxxam FR - Extractor Fan - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
K I T C H E N E X T R A C T O R H O O D S
• Halogen free to industry standards
• Lower density
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• Good cost/performance
• Provided a non-halogenated solution while
increasing the performance of the formerly used
halogenated grade
• Supported the project with various expertise in
design (Avient Design), regulatory and technical
support
• Helped to reduce the system cost and make our
customer more competitive in the market
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations – NHFR Series
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419.pdf
LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419
AUTO-INJECTOR
PEN OEM
P L U N G E R S C R E W
• Reduce friction and improve durability
• Good strength and stiffness
• Dimensional stability
• Formulated a self-lubricating material to
meet injection accuracy requirement
• Improved the user experience by improving
injector’s wear resistance
• Achieved consistent dimensional stability
and properties
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?