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TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + METAL REPLACEMENT
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DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G
• Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS,
PC/PET & COPE
• Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm
• Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material
• Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors
• Provided a cost-effective material with superior
chemical resistance to traditional materials
• Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline
blend to support regulatory testing and
approvals
• Demonstrated superior property retention and
crack resistance after exposure to hospital-
grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb,
helping to extend the device life
Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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Office Furniture Task Chair
LEADING OFFICE
FURNITURE OEM
T A S K C H A I R
• Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution
• Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls
• Cost-effective material
• Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle
deflection test
• Enabled novel design by combining long
glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet
performance and mass market cost targets
• Formulated custom nylon material with
minimal conditioned performance loss and
smooth, fiber-free surface finish
• Provided technical support during two-year
product development cycle
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FATIGUE RESISTANCE + PART CONSOLIDATION
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OUTDOOR OEM
C A B L E S L I D E
• Reduce wear and improve performance to minimize noise
and string fraying caused by highly repetitive use
• Increase lubricity while maintaining balance of rigidity and
impact strength
• Perform in outdoor environments
• Reduce total part price
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
OPTIMIZED COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION
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AUTOMOTIVE
OEM
S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F
P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T
• Lower weight by replacing cast steel
• High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal
performance
• Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable
roof panels
• Lowered weight by over four pounds per
vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with
carbon fiber reinforced composite
• Provided injection molded material solution
to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for
powder-coating finish
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING
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EDWARDS DESIGN
& FABRICATION
M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y
B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S
• Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military
assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers
• Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without
heavy equipment
• Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field
• Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance,
additional protection by layering panels
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
improved portability over concrete or
sandbags
• Enabled easy installation with common
carpentry tools
• Customized color formulations to meet
needed camouflage without painting
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite
Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT BALLISTIC PROTECTION
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MEDICAL TUBING
EXTRUDER
B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L
T U B I N G
• Low leachables & extractables
• Great tensile performance and kink resistance
• Good thermal weldability
• Excellent clarity and medical blue tint
• ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free
(ADF)
• Supplied drop-in material replacement to
overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE
• Offered a lower extractable profile than
comparable materials in the market
• Enabled easy material transition without changes
in tooling or thermal welding machine settings
• Formulated solution with proprietary additives to
provide clarity and prevent yellowing after
sterilization
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LOW EXTRACTABLES
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DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURER
C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T
T U B E S C R E W C A P S
• Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials
• Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for
an easy transition between materials
• Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a
competitive cost
• Offered a comprehensive range of solutions
to accommodate specific application
demands such as barrier, flexibility, and
sealing performance
• Provided materials manufactured in an ISO
13485 certified facility
• Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs
that could be extruded and injection molded
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic
Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DUROMETER RANGE + FORMULATED
WITHOUT ANIMAL DERIVATIVES
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COOKWARE
MANUFACTURER
A I R F R Y E R W I N D O W
• Clear, FDA food-contact compliant material that can be run
through a dishwasher
• Able to withstand long-term steam and heat
• Allows injection molding of a complex shape with
aesthetics that convey cleanliness and quality
• Added concentrate to a natural PES
material allowing it to retain clarity and
aesthetics in an FDA-compliant solution
• Enabled material to withstand sterilization
and maintain continuous heat resistance
• Provided a more pleasing appearance that
could command a greater price point due to
perception of higher quality
Colorant Chromatics™ PESU Concentrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
AESTHETICS + HEAT RESISTANCE
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THE SOLUTION
The Avient technical team leveraged its expertise in
liquid colorants and chemical additives to scientifically
engineer its line of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ chemical
foaming additives (CFAs) for PVC processing.
When coupled with customized
metering equipment from Avient, processors were able
to achieve uniform distribution of active CFA content.