https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/stat-tech-fire-alarm-case-study-brief.pdf
DONGGUAN FYRNETICS F I R E A L A R M C O M P O N E N T S • Excellent conductive performance, EMI shielding • Excellent IR absorption • Quality stability • Formulated material to meet all customer’s CTQs and support sensor’s certification for sensitivity and accuracy • Provided shorter lead time than previous material supplier, plus excellent service to support material change • Tested surface resistivity using ASTM D257 method, achieving result of E3-E4 Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/edgetek-et9600-lds-antenna-array-case-study.pdf
MAJOR TELECOM COMPANY L D S A N T E N N A A R R A Y • Required material suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) for a 3D antenna design that allowed Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for mass production in a short manufacturing time • 265°C /10 seconds • Provided high-heat material to enable miniaturization and multi-function integration for an innovative 3D design • Formulated LDS solution with low dielectric constant (Dk 3.98) and dissipation factor (Df 0.006) values Edgetek™ ET9600-8015 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION DESIGN FREEDOM + SMT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-versaflex-om-rotary-power-tool-handle_0.pdf
Versaflex OM - Rotary Power Tool Handle PREMIUM POWER TOOL BRAND R O T A R Y P O W E R T O O L H A N D L E • Soft touch grip with improved haptics • Reduced vibration • Excellent surface appearance • Bonding to nylon • Utilized global technical services to translate customer’s preferred material in North America to Europe • Enabled brand consistency across the globe, and accelerated time to market Versaflex™ OM 6258 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bergamid - Hair Clippers - Application Snapshot.pdf
E L E C T R I C H A I R C L I P P E R S HAIRSTYLING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER • Regulatory – UL rated flame retardancy • High stiffness and impact resistance • Excellent surface appearance • Colorability/color matching – specific black color • Provided color matching expertise to match glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific customer requirement • Enabled customer to diversify into a new market with a new design of hair clipper for consumers • Developed material quickly - three months from brief to production Bergamid™ A700 glass reinforced flame retardant formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Bergamid -Battery Pack-Application Snapshot.pdf
SBD CORDLESS POWER TOOL B A T T E R Y P A C K • PA66-based solution • Meet flame retardant UL94 V-0 standard • Pass 10-meter drop test • Achieved flame retardance of UL94 V-0 rating @1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 750 °C • Offered material and high impact with good laser marking performance strength • Accomplished excellent surface appearance with less visible fibers • Provided shorter lead time and stronger technical support than the competition Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Cesa Fiber Additives Antimicrobial for PA Carpets - Application Snapshot.pdf
CARPET PRODUCER N Y L O N C A R P E T • Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital carpets • Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed polyamide (nylon) • Limited impact on color • Quick development to address growing market needs for hygienic surface coverings • Developed efficient antimicrobial solution adapted to BCF processing for high-quality yarns • Reduced risk of discoloration with a smartbatch alternative • Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick development, trials and production quantities • Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations - E-cigarette Housing-Case study snapshot.pdf
E-CIGARETTE MANUFACTURER H O U S I N G • Special effect finish • Halogen-free flame-retardant material • High production efficiency • Provided PC formulation with customized speckle effect to meet specific color and surface expectations • Passed UL 94 V-0 flame retardant test at 1.0 mm • Offered better impact strength than competitor‘s PC material, and passed the drop testing • Eased processing with high-flow material Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Tech Service Stock Tank Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTAINER OEM S T O C K T A N K • Reduce container weight • Optimize throughput and provide internal training to sustain processing optimization • Minimize scrap • Improve surface appearance • Deployed an experienced field technician who was able to reduce tank weight by 30% through processing adjustments • Provided an additional lightweighting opportunity with an optimized gas / chemical foaming agent (CFA) process • Trained customer on CFA processing and collaborated to create a new CFA offering for further optimization • Made adjustments resulting in lower scrap rates and improved part appearance Dedicated Onsite Field Technical Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Smartbatch Combination MIC Color - Center Console - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Potable Water Tanks Mini Case Study.pdf
WATER STORAGE MANUFACTURER P O T A B L E W A T E R T A N K S • Diminish growth of microbials in water tanks to provide differentiating feature for landmark product launch • Prevent undesirable odor associated with bacteria and fungal growth on the product’s polymer surface • Meet FDA, NSF, and UL regulatory requirements • Formulated a multi-polymer solution that ensured microbial and fungal growth were diminished while preserving polymer performance • Utilized antimicrobials to mitigate the causal effect of undesirable tastes and odors • Enabled customer to meet requirements through Avient’s knowledge and expertise of regulatory protocols Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?