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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/2023-01/Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant and Versaflex HC Materials Program Bulletin_0.pdf
Designed for two-
shot injection molding and formulated for the
appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs
are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all
PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates.
Versaflex HC grades provide:
• Resistance to common disinfectants
• Excellent bonding to Trilliant HC materials
and other engineering thermoplastics
• Customization to achieve desired haptics
and color branding
A BINDING CONNECTION
With Avient, you can redesign your medical enclosure substrate and improve the ergonomics, comfort and
ease of use with overmolded TPEs.
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SELECTION GUIDE
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers
Post-industrial and post-consumer recycled TPEs
To help brands reach their sustainability goals,
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-
consumer recycled (PCR) TPE formulations utilize
9–83% recycled content. reSound REC TPEs can be
overmolded onto polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate
(PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and PC/ABS
blends, and are suitable for injection molding.
Formulated for the consumer and transportation
markets, reSound recycled content TPE grades can
be used in applications such as personal care
products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods,
office supplies, footwear, houseware durables,
consumer electronics, and automotive interior and
under-the-hood components.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-non-blooming-solution-technical-bulletin.pdf
VERSAFLEX™ CE NON-BLOOMING SOLUTIONS
TPEs For Optimal Aesthetics On Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics need to dazzle customers with
both appearance and function.
Root causes of these problems may
have included improper injection molding conditions
or the incompatibility of TPE and vulcanized silicone
materials with desirable additives.
Avient’s Versaflex™ CE non-blooming TPEs are
specifically formulated to overcome the challenge
of surface blooms when overmolding consumer
electronics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sem-stain-resistant-phone-cases-application-bulletin.pdf
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS
BLUE JEAN STAIN RESISTANT
TPES FOR WHITE AND
LIGHT-COLORED PHONE CASES
TPU
100
100
Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 Silicone
HOW BLUE JEAN STAIN RESISTANT TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
FOR WHITE AND LIGHT-COLORED PHONE CASES
Achieve blue jean stain resistance – Versaflex CE
3320-70 is the first thermoplastic elastomer able
to keep white and light-colored phone cases from
staining when in contact with blue jeans.
Increase speed to market – Avient TPEs have
a shorter lead time than silicone and can be
processed quickly on high speed injection
molding equipment.
Enhance supply chain flexibility – Unlike silicone,
which is limited by a complex silica mining supply
chain and manufactured in silicone-only factories,
Avient TPEs can be processed by any injection
molding manufacturer.
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AVIENT SOLUTION
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Nice surface finish
• Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS
• Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical
resistance (including to ethanediol), and better
appearance than the incumbent TPV solution
• Eliminated a secondary process through two-
shot injection molding with good adhesion to
PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles
• Offered quick technical support to accelerate
the product development
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING
LEARN MORE
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
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Tool manufacturer
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HIVIZ® SHOOTING
SYSTEMS
R E C O I L P A D
• Recoil reduction
• Comfort and soft-touch feel
• Durability
• Developed a custom TPE solution to help
HIVIZ expand its accessory product line
and launch its market-differentiating recoil
pads
• Retained integrity and high-end feel using
recoil-damping technology that also
offered superior durability, weatherability
and comfort for shooting enthusiasts
Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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FAMOUS
UNDERWEAR
BRAND
U N D E R W I R E
• Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to
help meet customer’s sustainable goals with
good rigidity and supporting strength
• Improved comfort and softness compared to
a normal steel underwire design
• Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good
chemical resistance, durability, and wash
fastness
Customized reSound™ BIO TPE
WHY AVIENT?
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Food processing belt manufacturer