https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/micro-coax-cable-case-study_0.pdf
DATA C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
C A B L E M A N U FA C T U R E R
M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S
• Achieve required level of deep black and opacity
• Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5%
• Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part
• Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements
• Delivered desired level of black and opacity
to optimize conductivity
• Provided LDR within the acceptable range,
resulting in consistent processibility
• Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant
solution that helped lessen data interference
by avoiding clumps in the finished part
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Cargo Trailer Sidewalls Application Snapshot.pdf
TRACTOR TRAILER
OEM
C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S
• Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered,
metal-laminated inner sidewall panels
• Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight
• Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength
• Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and
dimensional requirements
• Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction
with CFA solution
• Provided formulation to enhance throughput,
leading to a 43% overall cost reduction
• Created value beyond initial technical challenge
with a credible problem solving approach
• Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls,
uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness,
and rigidity
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives
(CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Electrical Components Application Snapshot.pdf
G LO BA L E L E C T R I C A L
P RO D U C T S O E M
E L E C T R I C A L C O M P O N E N T S
• Supplement internal engineering team by tapping into a
supplier’s UL Prospector knowledge and expertise
• Assistance in managing color proliferation and new
product implementation
• Achieve consistent color performance across a wide
variety of resins
• Enhance operational efficiencies and end-user safety
• Provided exceptional technical service with
broad resin choices and a direct link to UL
Prospector offerings
• Offered comprehensive pre-testing of colors
and samples to meet project requirements
• Ensured regulatory compliance across the
value chain
• UL-recognized certification lab supporting a
full colorant and additive portfolio
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT + UL LISTINGS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/PCR Color Prediction Service Application Snapshot_Redken.pdf
L’ORÉAL
R E D K E N S H A M P O O B O T T L E S
• Ensure global color consistency across all Redken PCR packaging in order
to launch in North America and Europe at the same time
• Shorten time to launch by simplifying decision making process and avoiding
lengthy lab trials
• Ability to transition to high levels of PCR, and to facilitate transfer from one
PCR to another
• Solution that works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins
• Created a process with L’Oréal to overcome PCR
coloring challenges and simplify recycled resin
coloration for global consistency
• Helped L’Oréal towards its objective to have 100%
of packaging plastics to be either from recycled or
bio-based sources
• Achieved a perfect color match on the first try in 8
out of 10 cases
PCR Color Prediction Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/versaflex-click-and-lock-closure-case-study-one-pager.pdf
H O M E W A R E P RO D U C T S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
C L I P & L O C K C L O S U R E
• Food contact compliance
• Good compatibility
• Excellent hinging properties
• Reduce strain marks
• Retain clarity
• Provided extensive technical support throughout
formulation development
• Met exact mechanical properties, provided
excellent hinging properties and reduced strain
whitening marks
• Increased flexibility & lowered temperature flexing
properties
• Enabled customer to differentiate products & add
value for the end consumer
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Conveyor Belt - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
F O O D P RO C E S S I N G
B E LT M A N U FAC T U R E R
C O N V E Y O R B E L T
• Electrical resistivity of E+8 Ω
• FDA and EU 10/2011 food compliant
• Designed to meet ATEX standard
• Light color (white)
• Provided a permanent statically dissipative
solution
• Met stringent compliance requirements
• Reduced manufacturing steps from two-step
process to single-step process
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/Core Radiation Protection Case Study Snapshot.pdf
R A D IATIO N
PROTEC TIO N O EM
P E R S O N A L P R O T E C T I O N
A P R O N S
• Enhanced performance and compatibility with other
materials being used during production
• Improved durability in various environments
• Onsite technical and processing support
• Formulations in clear, neutral and black shades
• Formulated a plastisol solution for better
dispersion of customer’s raw materials and
enhanced compatibility with pigments being used
• Provided superior indoor and outdoor
performance for the end application
• Offered onsite support to help streamline
processing
• Delivered a range of colors to meet brand
requirements
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RE S P IRATORY
DE VICE
MANUFACT URE R
C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R
• Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality
• Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm
• NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white
• Good scratch and mar resistance
• Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach
• Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017
• Customized formulation to balance mar
resistance, flow, and laser marking
whiteness and clarity
• Collaborated on tooling improvements to
widen processing window and increase
yield rate
• Provided application development and on-
site technical support to manage short
shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap
Customized VersaflexTM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/PREPERM - Body Scanner - Application Snapshot.pdf
S E C U R I TY E Q U I P M EN T
M A N U FA C TU R ER
B O D Y S C A N N E R
• Replace PMMA based radome material
• Consistent dielectric performance across large sheet/surface area
(4mm thick, 2m high)
• Ultra low losses
• No defects across full surface area
• High resolution imaging to show small illegal objects
• Formulated a custom material to match customer
requirements
• Reduced dielectric loss to 0.0009
• Improved image quality of body scanner with
uniform dielectric performance and exceptionally
low losses
• Enabled scan time of 2 seconds and person
throughput of 400 persons per hour, compared to
100 person throughput of conventional devices
PREPERM™ PPE 260 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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