When Avient proposed re-engineering the yoke with an alternative composite material, Bettcher was receptive, but needed evidence that a polymer solution would retain the reliable performance its customers demanded. THE IMPACT At its core, the goal of re-engineering the motor yoke was to maintain quality, durability and strength while reducing weight and lowering costs. Soon after our combined efforts to re-engineer the product, we were faced with supply challenges with the cast aluminum.

PolyOne is responding to these shifts with technologies that support OEMs and Tier 1s in meeting the challenges involved with advanced mobility, interior air quality regulations, lightweighting, and leading-edge design. Low VOC / FOG Thermoplastic Elastomers OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers reduce VOCs, fogging, and odor to help satisfy Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards in automotive HVAC components, fasteners, clips, and interior trays

Two innovative materials from PolyOne are featured in Schneider Electric’s Multifix™ Air home electrical installations. The OnFlex TPE material serves as an impermeable elastic membrane, reducing air leakage between a building’s interior and exterior by 95% compared to standard electrical installation boxes, leading to energy savings for Schneider Electric’s customers.

RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER 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?

In 2018, we achieved the best performance in our history with a recordable incident rate of 0.51. To evaluate the effectiveness of the management approach, PolyOne monitors several key performance indicators on a regular basis: Total Injury/Illness Incident Rate (IR) and Lost Work Day Injury/Illness Rate (LWDII) cases are globally reported on a monthly basis. Standard formulations conforming to UL 94 V-2, V-0 and 5VA performance ratings are available, with many in the portfolio offering elevated Relative Thermal Index (RTI) ratings.

In addition, the TPV supplier was not providing sufficient quantities of the material consistently, threatening the manufacturer’s ability to meet its own customer’s needs on time. These savings resulted from Versalloy’s lower specific gravity (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate. Reliable JIT supply chain: The Versalloy material needed by the customer was reliably supplied by Avient in just three weeks instead of the typical six week lead time.

In addition, the TPV supplier was not providing sufficient quantities of the material consistently, threatening the manufacturer’s ability to meet its own customer’s needs on time. These savings resulted from Versalloy’s lower specific gravity (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate. Reliable JIT supply chain: The Versalloy material needed by the customer was reliably supplied by Avient in just three weeks instead of the typical six week lead time.

In addition, the TPV supplier was not providing sufficient quantities of the material consistently, threatening the manufacturer’s ability to meet its own customer’s needs on time. These savings resulted from Versalloy’s lower specific gravity (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate. Reliable JIT supply chain: The Versalloy material needed by the customer was reliably supplied by Avient in just three weeks instead of the typical six week lead time.

reSound™ REC TPEs: specially developed for automotive interiors, formulated with 55% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to offer a more sustainable alternative to standard TPE grades without compromising performance criteria such as ultraviolet (UV) stability, low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, low odor, and low fogging in applications such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) nozzles, interior mats, and cup holders Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulations: specially formulated for high-voltage connectors in a safety orange color, these materials combine the application flexibility of high-flow nylons for thin-wall designs with the performance of a non-halogenated fire retardant system, available in unfilled or reinforced PA6, PA66 and PA 6/66 grades with UL 94 V0 and CTI 800+ ratings  

No matter how many times you expose TPEs to sufficient heat they will become soft and re-harden when cool. Though the viscosity of TPEs are reduced when processed at high shear rates, TPEs must be “packed” into a mold to ensure complete fill-out. TPEs offer excellent barrier properties against both air and moisture.