https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Silcopas Airbags Case Study Snapshot.pdf
TEXTILE
MA NUFAC TURER
A U T O M O T I V E A I R B A G C O A T E D
F A B R I C
• Rapid development of color-coated, high-performance
fabric for global OEM airbag system
• Custom-colored silicone paste dispersion for liquid silicone
rubber (LSR)
• Excellent dispersion with color consistency to meet
regulatory demands and monitor coating performance
• Offered specialized customer support to
provide materials quickly while working with
all stakeholders
• Provided customizable color-matching
helping to reinforce brand equity
• Delivered exceptional quality and regulatory
knowledge to adhere to industry safety
standards and track internal performance
Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Trilliant HC Conductive Pipette Tips Application Snapshot.pdf
L E A D I N G B I OT E C H
M A N U FAC T U R E R
C O N D U C T I V E P I P E T T E T I P S
• Accuracy of liquid measurements
• Hydrophobic properties to minimize fluid retention
• Concentric dimensional stability and warp resistance
• High flow properties for multi-cavity molds
• Offered consistent electrical conductivity to
achieve repeatable part performance and
minimize failures from inconsistent
conductivity
• Provided high flow grade with easy
processing to improve efficiency and cost
effectiveness
• Achieved high stiffness and warp
resistance, minimizing the rejection rate
Trilliant™ HC Conductive Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS
B A T T E R Y S F R A M E
• Recycled materials where possible
• Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating
• BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts)
• Thermal performance for some parts
• High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts
• Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame
including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and
thermally conductive formulations
• Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content
to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low
thickness to minimize weight
• Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery
system with a modular design for use in multiple
applications – maximizing the working life of the battery
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Surround - Respiratory Product Case - Application Snapshot.pdf
I N D U S T R I A L S A F E T Y
O E M
B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G
• Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect
users from electrical shock
• Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning
protocols
• Colorable material to differentiate models
• Achieve target shrink rates
• Injection moldable for high-volume production
• Provided a custom concentrate material for
flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance
• Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper
blending and consistent end-application
performance
• Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw
material supply
Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber
Reinforced Polycarbonate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5981 BK UV - Aerial Drop Cable - Application Snapshot_0.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T
• Operating temperature between -40°C to 70°C
• Fire performance: CPR classification Dca-, s1, d1, a1
• Low water absorption
• Clamp resistance
• Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance
• Improved thermal behaviour giving the customer
the flexibility to use the same cable design in a
wide range of climates
• Enabled superior mechanical performance and
water absorption over previous solutions
providing versatility and outdoor use
• Provided material in black color specifically used
in drop cables
ECCOH™ 5981 BK UV Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Maxxam REC - Outdoor Socket - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
HAGER GROUP
O U T D O O R E L E C T R I C A L
S O C K E T
• A more sustainable, recycled formulation
• Similar performance to current virgin polyolefin including:
• Good UV, scratch, and impact resistance
• Reliable coloration to RAL 7011 and RAL 7035
• A matte finish
• Expedited the approval of Plastic Bank as a new supplier
• Formulated custom materials with recycled ocean-bound
plastic (Social Plastic®) from Plastic Bank
• Provided functional replacements for the previous virgin
polyolefins with comparable performance
• Enabled Hager to launch new cubyko leaf outdoor
sockets and switches to market containing 27% recycled
materials
Maxxam REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Gravi-Tech- Portable Speaker-Application Snapshot.pdf
ELECTRONICS BRAND
P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R
W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T
• Ensures quality sound performance
• Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility
• Impact protection within a set temperature range
• Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g
• Reduced scrap and improved product
manufacturability, compared to metal, with
an injection molded formulation
• Met strict testing requirements, including
achieving desired impact protection
performance at the specific temperature
range and target weight
• Maintained depth of base sound
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Paint Sprayer Application Snapshot_0.pdf
INDUSTRIAL
EQUIPMENT OEM
P A I N T S P R A Y E R
• Meet or exceed UL94 V-2 flame rating
• Able to interact with existing bulk chemistry without
compromising functionality or brand color and aesthetics
• Deliver cost targets while providing operational efficiency
and a working capital strategy
• Accelerate product development timeline, and provide
UL94 testing verification prior to production trials
• Achieved all flame rating requirements and
assisted with regulatory approvals
• Developed a proprietary Smartbatch solution that
minimized potential effects from interaction with
current bulk chemistries
• Provided needed support with qualification process
and testing requirements, saving time and cost
• Afforded on-going support with A2LA test labs,
sampling, and lot-to-lot consistency with exacting
performance
Smartbatch™ Formulation: Cesa™ Flame
Retardant Additives and OnColor™ Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-roof-rack-spanish.pdf
OEM AUTOMOTRIZ
DESTACADO
B A S T I D O R P A R A T E C H O
• Resistencia a impactos
• Estabilidad UV a largo plazo
• Igualado al color negro específico
• Se desarrolló un acuerdo de cadena de
suministro a fin de asegurar un suministro
confiable y mitigar los riesgos
• Se proporcionó la entrega justo a tiempo para
ayudar al cliente a mantener bajos niveles de
capital de trabajo y optimizar el espacio de
almacenamiento
• Se proporcionó un producto que favorece la
sustentabilidad a fin de aumentar
potencialmente, el atractivo comercial del
producto final para el cliente
Formulación de nylon reciclado postindustrial
Nymax™ PIR
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?