https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-wax-mat-case-study-one-pager.pdf
W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E • Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA foam for grip on surfboards • Translucent appearance • Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film • Excellent UV resistance • Customized formulation for exceptional hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish • Incorporated specialty additives to enhance UV resistance and inhibit mold growth • Solved technical processing challenges to achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing • Enabled customer to achieve market differentiation and expand into new markets and applications Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/PREPERM - Body Scanner - Application Snapshot.pdf
SECURITY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER B O D Y S C A N N E R • Replace PMMA based radome material • Consistent dielectric performance across large sheet/surface area (4mm thick, 2m high) • Ultra low losses • No defects across full surface area • High resolution imaging to show small illegal objects • Formulated a custom material to match customer requirements • Reduced dielectric loss to 0.0009 • Improved image quality of body scanner with uniform dielectric performance and exceptionally low losses • Enabled scan time of 2 seconds and person throughput of 400 persons per hour, compared to 100 person throughput of conventional devices PREPERM™ PPE 260 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Versaflex TPE-snorkel mouthpiece- case study snapshot.pdf
SPORTS BRAND S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E • Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or silicone • Skin contact safety and UV resistance • Soft texture with a non-sticky feel • Translucent color to help children use it properly and safely • Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance • Providing a 40% more cost-effective system than silicone due to the high production efficiencies of TPEs • Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt response to help customers achieve fast commercialization in both Europe and China Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Phil Clark Bio - 2024_0.pdf
He previously worked at 3M for 17 years, leading R&D efforts in both corporate innovation and business segment roles, including an international assignment based in South Korea.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions?rtype[]=1164
Working with a material supplier that has R&D and technical support globally can help overcome that challenge.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_France.pdf
R : Oui.
Q&R Q : Je suis tenu de faire un voyage d’affaires.
R : Cela dépend.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-aazure-brochure-1.pdf
LD R (% ) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 Impact of 5 Melt Heat Histories on Preform Color Reference ColorMatrix AAzure Reduction in AA Level 35% 55% 70% ColorMatrix AAzure allows for further optimization of the polymer weight distribution during the bottle blowing process, which improves mechanical strength and bottle quality.
This effect contributes towards reducing CO2 emissions. 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 Increasing ColorMatrix AAzure Concentration Translates to 25% CO2 reduction based on 25% energy reduction in bottle blowing process CO 2 (t on ne s p er y ea r) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 ColorMatrix AAzure products are supplied in ColorMatrix approved packaging and are active as supplied.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Chemically Resistant Materials Whitepaper.pdf
Klevens, R.
R.; Richards, C.
C.; Gaynes, R.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-belthose-reinforcement.pdf
POPULAR BELT & HOSE REINFORCEMENT PRODUCTS Product ID FIBER-LINE® Coating Base Fiber Nominal Break Strength Nominal Yield Geometry Nominal Diameter Notes K1000T FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™ Kevlar® 43 LBs (19 KGs) 12987 FT/LB 8725 M/KG Round/Flat .374 mm Twisted Kevlar with heat-activated adhesive coating K2160T FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™ Kevlar® 100 LBs (45 KGs) 5847 FT/LB 3928 M/KG Round/Flat .558 mm Twisted Kevlar with heat-activated adhesive coating K1500 1x2x3 FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™ Kevlar® 400 LBs (180 KGs) 1366 FT/LB 917 M/KG Round 1.22 mm Twisted Kevlar cord with heat-activated adhesive coating V1500 2x3 FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™ Vectran 550 LBS (250 KGs) 1373 FT/LB 921 M/KG Round 1.305 mm Twisted Vectran cord with heat-activated adhesive coating MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD LOCATIONS Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing FIBER-LINE® LLC 3050 Campus Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 +1 215.997.9181 fiber@fiber-line.com Manufacturing Operations FIBER-LINE® LLC 280 Performance Drive SE Hickory, NC 28602 +1 828.326.8700 fiber@fiber-line.com EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.