https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/roofing-membranes-mini-case-study.pdf
BUILDING MATERIALS RETAILER R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S • Improve marketing claims for product performance and polymer integrity • Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from outdoor environmental exposures • Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to accommodate advanced manufacturing technique • Seeking OBPA alternative • Delivered a product differentiating solution that eliminated both polymer-degrading microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal accumulation that causes discoloration and staining • Enabled versatility with combined liquid and solid masterbatch solutions • Provided a cost-effective and environmentally friendly OBPA alternative WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-1-page-case-study-grab-handle.pdf
Excelite OnePager Grab Handle (2) TIER 1 MOLDER A U T O M O T I V E G R A B H A N D L E • Reduce production cycle times • Achieve processing consistency in chemical foaming additive (CFA) performance • Control dimensional stability and reduce production scrap rates • Lower conversion costs • Improved cycle time by 20% • Achieved additional 2% density reduction • Resulted in a finer cell structure with a higher cell density, significantly improving dispersion and dimensional stability • Maintained Class A finish • Reduced CFA use rate by 80% Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURER C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T T U B E S C R E W C A P S • Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials • Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for an easy transition between materials • Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a competitive cost • Offered a comprehensive range of solutions to accommodate specific application demands such as barrier, flexibility, and sealing performance • Provided materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified facility • Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs that could be extruded and injection molded Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Nymax Motorcycle Trunk Application Snapshot.pdf
TRANSPORTATION OEM A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E T R U N K L I D & B A S E • Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues • Black with an easy-to-paint surface • UV resistant • Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative material with excellent balance of physical properties and durability • Achieved comparable performance while improving paintability • Quickly provided samples and offered on-site application development and technical support at molding trials Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/lubrione-cable-slide-case-study-one-pager.pdf
OUTDOOR OEM C A B L E S L I D E • Reduce wear and improve performance to minimize noise and string fraying caused by highly repetitive use • Increase lubricity while maintaining balance of rigidity and impact strength • Perform in outdoor environments • Reduce total part price LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Nymax and Versaflex Compound Bow Grip Application Snapshot %281%29.pdf
ARCHERY OEM C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P • UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics • Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to ensure bow accuracy and precision • Reliability of supply while also offering comparable performance to incumbent materials Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation & Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/edwards-ballistic-panels-case-study.pdf
EDWARDS DESIGN & FABRICATION M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S • Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers • Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without heavy equipment • Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field • Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance, additional protection by layering panels • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, improved portability over concrete or sandbags • Enabled easy installation with common carpentry tools • Customized color formulations to meet needed camouflage without painting GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/OnColor Laundry Detergent Case Study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING HOUSEHOLD GOODS MANUFACTURER L A U N D R Y D E T E R G E N T B O T T L E • Increase post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to help meet state minimum standards • Improve color consistency to achieve global brand harmony and enhance on-shelf presence • Raised PCR level to 40% of the bottle weight, meeting sustainability goals and minimum PCR content regulations • Reduced thickness of outer bottle layer by 30% while increasing opacity, and removed colorant from middle layer • Delivered improved color consistency • Offered cost savings with a concentrated solution • Deployed on-site scale-up support at all converter locations OnColor™ Polymer Colorants – Super Concentrated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/PCR Color Prediction Service Technology Snapshot 2022_Appliances.pdf
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE BRAND H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S • Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process • Color prediction feasibility for new material grades • Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation • Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled polystyrene • Worked with the brand owner to test multiple styrenic grades and understand the best fit across colors and recycled resins • Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS • Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the forthcoming 18 months PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Fiber Line Vectran Application Snapshot.pdf
SATELLITE OEM B R A I D E D T E T H E R • Needs a small diameter strength member with specific tensile and geometric requirements that current product was not achieving • Requires a solution that is also black and UV resistant, as existing aramid yarns are not available in color (coating is not acceptable for the application due to off-gassing complications) • Withstands extreme, prolonged thermal cycling • Acts as a critical component for safe re-entry into earth’s atmosphere at the end of the satellite’s life cycle. • Met critical government environmental regulations • Leveraged key existing vendor relationships to supply the only material able to meet all requirements • Mass-produced braids in parallel that attach to meet the length target • Ensured simple qualification process to increase speed to market Fiber-Line™ Vectran HT Braid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?