https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/sealing-medical-device-savings
Starting with specific performance requirements, Avient’s formulation experts set to work developing several thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades that could deliver better productivity and enhanced key properties than the silicone rubber part.
Extensive compatibility testing confirmed that the new grades would bond chemically with the engineering thermoplastic rigid substrate required in the device.
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Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Overview
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Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
Another bio-based solution that can help healthcare manufacturers decrease the carbon footprint of their products is the recently launched Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers series HC3810: translucent TPE formulations offering excellent colorability for injection molded parts and over-molding, developed to comply with ISO 10993-4 and -5, REACH SVHC, and RoHS
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Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Elastomers – An Essential Guide
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GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/sealing-medical-device-savings
Starting with specific performance requirements, Avient’s formulation experts set to work developing several thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades that could deliver better productivity and enhanced key properties than the silicone rubber part.
Extensive compatibility testing confirmed that the new grades would bond chemically with the engineering thermoplastic rigid substrate required in the device.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-innovative-vibration-damping-technology
CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL) has launched a new overmolding technology based on its Versaflex™ VDT thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), developed for vibration and impact damping applications.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/surgical-medical-instruments
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
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OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Based on styrenic block copolymers, this thermoplastic elastomer offers low temperature flexibility, good abrasion resistance, excellent colorability and UV resistance.
Discover more about OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
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Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle
The lower extractable profile of Versaflex™ HC BT218 thermoplastic elastomer provided a drop-in material replacement with excellent clarity and performance for a medical tubing extruder
Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape provides reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking
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Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes
Benefits of Edgetek™ PKE and LubriOne™ PKE thermoplastics - Video