HIVIZ® SHOOTING SYSTEMS R E C O I L P A D • Recoil reduction • Comfort and soft-touch feel • Durability • Developed a custom TPE solution to help HIVIZ expand its accessory product line and launch its market-differentiating recoil pads • Retained integrity and high-end feel using recoil-damping technology that also offered superior durability, weatherability and comfort for shooting enthusiasts Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL ELASTIC & RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURER T O U R N I Q U E T B A N D • Hardness 45, shore A • Thickness 0.5mm and Tensile set

– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that its Versaflex™ CE 3620 material meets all ISO 10993-10:2010 testing requirements with no signs of irritation. Our pro-active work in achieving compliance for our material helps leading consumer brands gain a competitive edge by indicating that their products are made with materials tested and approved for skin sensitivity, ” said Charles Page, director, global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate. A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate. Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate. A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate. Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

Properly designed deep undercuts are possible with GLS overmold TPEs. Spiral flow testing results for GLS products are presented below using injection speeds of 3 in/sec and 5 in/sec. Most GLS styrenic TPEs (Dynaflex and some Versaflex) have fairly high mold shrinkage and cause the overmolding TPE to contract more than the substrate, which can result in warpage or cupping of the substrate part.

Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versollan™

The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources. GLS Product Line

The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources. GLS Product Line

The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources. GLS Product Line