https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link
PERFORMANCE
CYCLING OEM
T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N
L I N K
• Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue
• Structural strength and toughness capability
• Endure repeated piston actions during use
• Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33%
• Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic
conversion
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm composite met specifications
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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MAJOR OUTDOOR
RETAILER
I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E
B A C K P A C K F R A M E
• Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume
production
• Retain shape while carrying wild game load
• Toughness to survive backcountry use
• Easy cleaning after use
• Lowered production cost by substituting
injection molded composite for thermoset
layup
• Redesigned frame to meet higher structural
load requirements
• Integrated design features to ease cleaning
and improve functionality
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application load
requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust Mold Flow
simulation support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/lubrione-ear-protection-case-study-one-pager.pdf
E A R D E F E N D E R B R A C K E T
• Minimize shrinkage
• Good mechanical resistance
• Good wear resistance
• Collaborated with Avient Design to provide
detailed material analysis and recommendations
within one month of initial customer enquiry
• Demonstrated material performance and
compatibility with customer’s existing
manufacturing process using mold flow analysis
• Provided an internally lubricated material allowing
customer to streamline manufacturing process
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/reSound Bio -Swimming Goggle-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
SWIMMING GEAR
BRAND
S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D
N O S E B R I D G E
• Bio-content material
• Good adhesion to PC
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• Easy to process
• Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A
TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a
natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the
nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets
• Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict
chlorine, brine, and QUV tests
• Offered prompt development and on-site technical
services to accelerate commercialization
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING
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reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
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LEADING GARDEN
TOOLS BRAND
O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S
• Superior abrasion resistance performance
• Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the
customer’s more stringent UV criteria
• Global support and material availability
• Developed a customized TPE material with
superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS,
and demolding
• Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to
exceed UV parameter requirements
• Worked closely with customer’s product
development, engineering and quality teams
to test and specify material
• Supplied grade globally with local technical
and manufacturing support
OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?