https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/reSound R - Bic Razor Handle - Application Snapshot_NEW.pdf
BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/case-study-one-pager-custom-tpe-outside-rear-view-mirror-gasket.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R G A S K E T • Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A • UV Stabilized • Overmouldable on to PP • ROHS Compliant • Customer specified material • Utilized global reach to translate customer approved solution from Europe to India • Reduced development time as material was already qualified in Europe • Reduced import/export costs • Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a preferred supplier Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-toy-blaster-ammo-case-study-one-pager.pdf
TOY BRAND S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ” • Replace foaming polyurethane • Soft touch without any tacky feeling • Achieve desired speed and power requirements • Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance • High flow ability to improve the production efficiency • Developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield • Passed all weight, compression, and dimension tests in different testing conditions in order to prove consistent molding shape and properties • Met velocity requirements to support brand claims for power and speed performance Versaflex™Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versalloy-xl-flexible-neck-for-lamp.pdf
HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM BRAND F L E X I B L E N E C K F O R L A M P • High flow performance capabilities • Beautiful finish • Soft touch • Supported the development process, from initial design to product launch, to meet the needs of both the molder and OEM • Delivered a TPE solution that enabled a 22” flow line with a wall thickness of 0.225” • Provided technical support and shared process best practices to minimize cosmetic defects Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PALLET MANUFACTURER N O N - S L I P S T R I P S • Improve top deck coefficient of friction • Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower temperatures • Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan • Provided onsite technical support to incorporate a secondary material in the existing manufacturing process • Shortened the product development life cycle by quickly providing a durable material within our existing product portfolio that improved grip • Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns • Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer, and color polymer solutions to enable product innovation Versaflex™ TPE Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-ce-wireless-power-bank.pdf
WIRELESS POWER BANK MANUFACTURER W I R E L E S S P O W E R B A N K • Excellent overmolding to PC/ABS • Good stain resistance and UV resistance • Easy processing • Silky Feel • Developed a customized TPE that exhibited better bonding and UV performance than the competition, and met all specification requirements • Supplied a pre-colored formulation to simplify processing and achieve desired look and feel Customized Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/preperm-4-5g-antenna-component-application-snapshot.pdf
LEADING ANTENNA MANUFACTURER A N T E N N A C O M P O N E N T S • Extremely tight performance tolerance • Dielectric performance of 3 – 7Dk • Ability to utilize existing injection molding machinery • High mold flow index (MFI) • On demand material delivery • Provided technical support throughout the development of multiple, highly technical materials • Formulated high quality materials that aligned with stringent specification, at a cost effective price • Provided order flexibility, allowing customer to order on demand • Collaborated across the supply chain, enabling customer to take a premium solution to market that can reduce maintenance and construction costs for end users Custom PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex TPE Fitness band-case study snapshot_1202.pdf
GLOBAL FITNESS BRAND R E S I S T A N C E B A N D • Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer) • Grippy feel • Good colorability • Compatible with injection molding • Developed a custom-made TPE with excellent rebound resilience, even after 45,000 stretches • Replaced thermoset rubber with a recyclable material • Supported higher production efficiency to reduce total cost Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ WithStand_ Antimicrobial Additives-Medical Gown-Case study snapshot.pdf
Medical gown manufacturer MEDICAL GOWN MANUFACTURER P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Excellent anti-microbial and anti-virus performance • Pass JIS Test • Provide technical support including specific specs, processing and molding recommendations • Customized anti-virus solutions designed to support performance standards for materials used in the surgical environment • Provided technical support for material selection, part & tool design, and process development to accelerate commercialization • Supported customer’s products pass the JIS test Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ Fiber Additives-fabric mask-case study snapshot.pdf
FABRIC MASK MANUFACTURER P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a highly hydrophilic performance • Developed a compliant additives solution to meet necessary regulatory specifications • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered an effective solution to make it soft touch while hydrophilic Cesa Fiber Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?