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?
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FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion Resistance*
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Ahdesion Promotion*
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Color Identification*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker:
Block Water Migration*
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Strength members in cables
• Steel replacement
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE
ADDING POLYMER JACKETS
• LDPE, MDPE, HDPE**
• PP**
• ETFE**
• Polyurethane**
• PVC**
• PFA**
• PVDF**
• EPC**
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Advanced simulation captures part performance for fibre reinforced thermoplastics_Case_Study.pdf
Avient and Hexagon used Digimat to develop anisotropic
long fibre material data for a molded connector rod.
This more accurate simulation of the application
increases the confidence level of success and greatly
reduces development time and cost.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/b-c-industry-bulletin.pdf
DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth—
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.
Our range of world-class services includes:
Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated
colors, and special effects to fill market niches and
eliminate secondary operations
Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights,
and product development assistance to optimize
design and gain speed to market
Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product
approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and
minimize risk
Field Technical Service: Support for tool design,
startup and production optimization to gain
manufacturing efficiencies
Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions
to help you meet your sustainability goals
To learn more visit www.avient.com or
call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
B&C Industry Bulletin
B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/tpes-for-automotive-industry-bulletin.pdf
OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Solutions for Automotive Applications
To keep up with industry demands, regulatory
challenges and end-user preferences, it’s imperative
to consider the influence of material specifications
at the beginning of the product development cycle.
Contact Avient to tap into our material
science expertise and comprehensive product
development support services to help you
bring your ideas to market faster.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
Our
product development engineers use an integrated
approach that considers component and tooling
design, material performance, and manufacturing
processes to maximize the benefits of a material
change and quicken your time to market.
With global production capability and localized support to
enhance your development and production processes wherever
you are, our team provides you with the information you need
to confidently make decisions for achieving your goals.
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BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIER
H E A T E X C H A N G E R : G A S
R E C O V E R Y
• Resistance to corrosion and fouling
• Good thermal conductivity
• Good pressure resistance
• Compatible with current processing methods – extrusion
• Eliminated the effects of corrosion and
fouling by replacing aluminum
• Improved thermal performance over time
• Developed a customized solution that
utilized the customers existing extrusion
processing methods
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5806 - Gel filled Tight Buffer Aerial Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
T I G H T B U F F E R I N G E L - F I L L E D
L O O S E T U B E F O R A E R I A L
C A B L E S
GLOBAL CABLE
MANUFACTURER
• Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C
• High gel resistance
• Low shrinkage
• Stripability for easy installation
• Good flame retardancy
• Developed a formulation with good thermal behaviour
and low shrinkage
• Enabled a greater range of operating temperatures
giving the customer the flexibility of using the same
cable design in a range of different climates
• Provided superior gel resistance increasing life time of
the cable
• Utilized simulation service to optimize customer tooling
and extrusion output
ECCOH™ 5806 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Additives and Colorants for PP-R PP-RCT Pipes - Application Snapshot.pdf
PIPE & FITTINGS
MANUFACTURER
W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N
• Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT
• Specific color targets for external and inner layers
• Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer
• Food contact approval for the inner layer
• Batch-to-batch consistency
• Matched color references in concentrates
suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT
• Developed custom colorant/antioxidant
combination masterbatch with high
resistance to chlorine and food contact
approval for the inner layer
• Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for
sustained performance
Color concentrates and color/antioxidant
combination masterbatch
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-maxxam-hvac-door.pdf
DENSO
M E C H A N I C A L H V A C D O O R F L A P
• Processability was key as the part had to be injection
compression molded due to its extremely thin nature
• Copper resistance
• Light weight
• Anti-static
• Low VOC
• Worked in close collaboration with the customer to
understand key design challenges and needs
• Streamlined the development process through global
presence, working locally in Europe while also running
trials in Asia
• Re-designed the part to provide a 90% weight
reduction
• Utilized material science expertise to create a custom
formulation that improved resistance to copper
deposits and enabled injection compression molding
Customized Maxxam™ Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?