https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc8900-medical-device-housing-case-study.pdf
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G
• Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS,
PC/PET & COPE
• Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm
• Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material
• Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors
• Provided a cost-effective material with superior
chemical resistance to traditional materials
• Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline
blend to support regulatory testing and
approvals
• Demonstrated superior property retention and
crack resistance after exposure to hospital-
grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb,
helping to extend the device life
Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Trilliant HC-auto-injector-snapshot.pdf
M E D I C A L C O N T R AC T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
A U T O - I N J E C T O R H O U S I N G
• Excellent chemical and wear resistance
• Excellent impact resistance
• Specific color matching based on customer’s needs
• Outstanding durability to extend product life
• Customized a chemically resistant formulation
to offer an impact-modified alternative to
traditional competitors in the market
• Provided technical support for material
selection, part & tool design, and process
development to accelerate commercialization
• Delivered custom color matching to meet all
key requirements
Custom Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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A DV E N T U R E C A M P E R
M A N U FAC T U R E R
W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S
• Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material,
and thickness to meet performance requirements
• Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to
wood and aluminum
• UV, chemical, and moisture resistant
• Custom formulated the panel construction to meet
lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements
• Avient engineering team provided on-going
material sampling and technical support
throughout the development cycle
• Ensured the face sheet structure provided a
smooth surface finish and good adherence to
paint or aluminum fixtures
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite
Sandwich Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/entry-door-1-page-case-study.pdf
Entry door 1-page case study
EXTERIOR DOORS
R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L
Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide:
• Corrosion resistance
• Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris
• Structural performance to meet regional wind load
requirements
• Improved resistance to corrosion and
moisture degradation
• Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/Preperm 4_5G Antenna Component Application Snapshot.pdf
L E A D I N G A N T E N N A
M A N U FA C T U R E R
A N T E N N A C O M P O N E N T S
• Extremely tight performance tolerance
• Dielectric performance of 3 – 7Dk
• Ability to utilize existing injection molding machinery
• High mold flow index (MFI)
• On demand material delivery
• Provided technical support throughout the development
of multiple, highly technical materials
• Formulated high quality materials that aligned with
stringent specification, at a cost effective price
• Provided order flexibility, allowing customer to order on
demand
• Collaborated across the supply chain, enabling customer
to take a premium solution to market that can reduce
maintenance and construction costs for end users
Custom PREPERM™ Low Loss Dielectric
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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OFC
MANUFACTURER
5 G H Y B R I D C A B L E
J A C K E T I N G & I N S U L A T I O N
• Fire performance: reduce smoke and fume production,
high flame and char resistance
• Reduce development time
• Meet required standards: UL 1581 (Class XL) mechanical
properties , UL 1685 (flame test/smoke parameters), FT2
& FV2 (VW1)
• Accelerated speed to market, reducing
development time to three months
• Instilled confidence and proved material
expertise as solutions passed extensive
testing ahead of competition
• Optimized cable manufacture process and
line speed following trials at customers
facility
ECCOH 5549/1 LDD & Syncure™ S100FH
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Trilliant HC - OCD Microwells IVD Testing - Application Snapshot.pdf
Trilliant HC - OCD Microwells IVD Testing - Application Snapshot
ORTHO CLINICAL
DIAGNOSTICS
M I C R O W E L L S F O R I V D
D E V I C E
• PS-based material
• Strict TiO2 content/filling to secure accurate performance
• Material to be suitable and complaint with the IVDD/IVDR
standards
• Surface chemical performance essential for the application
• Worked in close collaboration with customer and
internal teams to fully understand and overcome
current material challenges
• Identified anomalies in existing formulation using
material science expertise and customized an
alternative formulation
• Enabled customer to improve processing
efficiency, reduce scrap rate and respond to the
increased market demand
Trilliant™ HC7410-5001 X4 thermoplastics in
white
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
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/2021-05/complet-lft-office-furniture-task-chair.pdf
Office Furniture Task Chair
LEADING OFFICE
FURNITURE OEM
T A S K C H A I R
• Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution
• Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls
• Cost-effective material
• Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle
deflection test
• Enabled novel design by combining long
glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet
performance and mass market cost targets
• Formulated custom nylon material with
minimal conditioned performance loss and
smooth, fiber-free surface finish
• Provided technical support during two-year
product development cycle
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?