https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/hiviz-recoil-pad-case-study.pdf
CUSTOM RECOIL PAD MATERIALS DELIVER SUPERIOR RECOIL
REDUCTION AND EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY TO A HIGH-END
RIFLE MANUFACTURER
To learn more about customizable TPE solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
or visit www.avient.com
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Silicon Dioxide.pdf
COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION
corporateregulatory@avient.com
DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-004
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
No environmental classification is proposed since no adverse effects have been observed in the
ecotoxicologial testing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/SynPlicity%25201000%2520Product%2520Bulletin.pdf
PROPERTY TEST METHOD NOMINAL VALUE
Specific Gravity (25/25°C) ASTM D-891 0.950–0.956
Acid Number (mg KOH/g) AOCS Cd 3d-63 < 1.00
Appearance ASTM D-2090 Clear
Color (Pt-Co Scale) ASTM D-1209 < 100
Molecular Weight – Theoretical, approximate 316
Oxirane Content (wt%) AOCS Cd 9-57 > 6.4
Water Content (wt%) ASTM E-1064 < 0.15
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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1.866.POLYONE (1.866.765.9663)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Antimicro Product Selector Guide.pdf
Contact your sales representative for more information, or to learn more about
custom solutions for your application.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
To learn more about our wet grip
TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT
(1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
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Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/NEUSoft Product Selection Guide.pdf
To learn more about NEUSoft TPU formulations,
contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/maxxam-fr-case-study.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/photovoltaic-floating-power-station-case-study.pdf
FLOATING SOLAR POWER STATIONS GET WEATHERING
PROTECTION FROM ANTI-UV COLOR CONCENTRATE
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at +86-21-28981188.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Nox Product Selector Guide.pdf
Contact your sales representative for more information, or to learn more about
custom solutions for your application.