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/2021-12/Orthopedic Fixator Application Snapshot.pdf
EXTERNAL FIXATOR
DEVICE
S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S
• Durable material that withstands everyday use
• Light weight for easy customer handling
• Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend
product lifetime
• Maintained stiffness and straightness
necessary for halo applications
• Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio
vs. metal
• Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining
high performance needs
• Maximized user comfort via customized
Avient Design services
Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot - Therm-Tech Heat Sink for Vehicle Lights PDF.pdf
ELAUSA
ELECTRONICS
V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K
• Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight
• Maintain similar thermal transition to current material
• Simplify manufacturing
• Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g
• Provided the required thermal efficiency through
part re-design and material choice
• Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient
Design reducing risk of metal replacement
• Simplified manufacture process to a single
injection molding step
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Bergamid_ - Air gun bullet casing- Application Snapshot.pdf
AIRGUN BULLET
MANUFACTURER
B U L L E T C A S I N G
• Reduce weight by replacing metal
• Gunpowder free
• Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules
• Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation
with equal performance and 80% less weight
• Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to
the stable coefficient of friction(COF)
• Provided fast technical response and mold
trial support
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-archery-cam-module.pdf
LEADING
ARCHERY OEM
C A M M O D U L E
• Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles
• Maintain low vibration performance
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Meet short lead time and budget constraints
• Provided design guidance and mold flow
analysis, saving the customer $800 -
$1,500 compared to outsourcing the
analysis
• Streamlined the development process
using an existing, specialty product to
meet key performance needs as well as
budget and timeline constraints, enabling
the customer to launch in time for a
leading industry tradeshow
Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Maxxam - EV Part - Application Snapshot.pdf
KUNSTSTOFF
SCHWANDEN
E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E P A R T
• Replace aluminum to reduce part weight and overall
weight of the electric vehicle
• Secure supply of high volume of material
• Flexible delivery
• Cost competitive
• Enabled OEM to replace metal and reduce part
weight
• Provided excellent customer service, sending
samples and technical data promptly
• Supported customer with processing queries
• Secured material supply and flexible delivery –
delivering on a specific date each month
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex OM -Diastimeter Cover-Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
BRAND
D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R
• Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate
measurements
• Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made
part and the internal metal part
• Met anti-static standard surface resistivity
109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for
circular measurement by 55% and linear
measurement by 33%
• Provided a formulation with better wear
resistance than the previous overmold
material
• Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS
Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Gravi-Tech™
Density Modified
Formulations
PROCESSING GUIDE
2 Gravi-Tech
GRAVI-TECH™
Density Modified Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based
alternatives to lead and other traditional metals.
These materials have been formulated using select metallic
fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to have densities similar to actual metals, while also providing the
design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rise-above-four-common-lightweighting-mistakes
Take advantage of hybrid plastic/metal designs
Discover extremely high stiffness and good impact in structural and metal replacement applications
Heat transfer capabilities of metal with design freedom and weight reduction of engineered polymers