Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™

G L O B A L E L A S T I C & R U B B E R P R O D U C T M A N U FA C T U R E R T O U R N I Q U E T B A N D • Hardness 45, shore A • Thickness 0.5mm and Tensile set

CASE STUDY: BERGAMID™ POLYMER FORMULATIONS & GLS™ TPES Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. Avient material scientists found the perfect combination with a custom rigid nylon formulation for the handle paired with a soft GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) in the grip areas. Beyond finding the best material combination—Bergamid™ nylon copolymer and GLS™ TPEs—our global presence and expertise across an array of specialty polymers and colorants, combined with local service and support, helped Victorinox to accelerate development work, streamline production and reach their design goals.

For many GLS overmolding grades, the use of a polyethylene (PE) carrier may adversely affect adhesion. It is common practice to use two mold temperature controllers while running GLS materials. The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:

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– To help medical device manufacturers develop ways to address healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), PolyOne is launching two new medical-grade GLS™ TPE products here at MD&M West (Booth #848). Initiatives to prevent HAIs, such as tying Medicare reimbursement levels to patient protection, are driving changes in medical devices,” said Charles Page, global marketing director, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Media contact Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-759-2676 sandy.wagner@avient.com

GLS 411-149 NATURAL GL NY GOLD P1235C UV GLS 376-139 PINK

GLS 296-048 (Blue) GLS 208-021 GLS 296-049 (Violet)

Most GLS TPE materials replicate the mold surface fairly well. If a matte finish is required, a rougher mold texture should be used (or a GLS product such as GLS Versalloy™ TPV Alloys, which naturally produce a matte surface).