https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-waterproof-speaker-2.pdf
TOP SPEAKER
MANUFACTURER
W A T E R P R O O F S P E A K E R
G A S K E T
• Provide good sealing properties
• Protect from water and dust
• Reduce production time and costs
• Increase design freedom
• Provided a low compression set TPE with
IP67 ingress protection
• Easily prevented ingress of dust and water
• Decreased cycle times and reduced overall
manufacturing costs
• Increased design freedom with overmolding
Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex-Lip gloss tip brush-Application snapshot.pdf
COSMETIC
PACKAGING OEM
L I P G L O S S T I P B R U S H
• Good chemical resistance
• Shore 40A hardness at a 60-degree angle
• Natural/transparent color
• Can be flocked
• Delivered a formulation with good chemical
resistance to oil in long-term environments
• Provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced
TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel
• Offered good adhesion with an epoxy resin
glue with no impact on the flocking process
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-toy-blaster-ammo-case-study-one-pager.pdf
TOY BRAND
S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ”
• Replace foaming polyurethane
• Soft touch without any tacky feeling
• Achieve desired speed and power requirements
• Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance
• High flow ability to improve the production efficiency
• Developed a TPE solution with consistent
quality that met tight durometer specifications
and improved yield
• Passed all weight, compression, and dimension
tests in different testing conditions in order to
prove consistent molding shape and properties
• Met velocity requirements to support brand
claims for power and speed performance
Versaflex™Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/case study snapshot-Ostomy bag-G2705.pdf
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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S
• Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device
regulations
• Offer Good sealing performance
• Provide technical supports for processing
recommendations
• Deliver a high compression set materials to improve
comfort
• Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the
customer meet necessary regulatory
specifications and gain market share
• Provided technical support during design
and the manufacturing process for EVA
bonding
• Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent
sealing performance
Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers -
G2705 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Dynaflex-Disposable syringe tip cap-Application snapshot.pdf
Formulated a solution that met rigorous
medical application requirements
• Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply
continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/dynaflex-knee-brace-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HEALTHCARE DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
W E B K N E E B R A C E
• Good bonding to polypropylene (PP)
• Flexible and soft-touch feel
• Skin contact, general FDA compliance
• Good tensile strength and resilience
• Excellent colorability
• Offered material that passed the required
FDA regulations
• Provided high elasticity memory and ultra
soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and
pleasant surface feeling requirements
• Delivered TPE with easy and stable
processing and colorability
DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-om-vacuum-cleaner-gasket.pdf
Good bonding to PC/ABS
• Acceptable compression set
• Wide hardness range
• Cost effective
VACUUM CLEANER
MANUFACTURER
V A C U U M C L E A N E R G A S K E T
• Offered overmolding solution with proven
success in passing the peel test
• Delivered a TPE solution with good sealing
performance to fulfill customer’s
requirements
Versaflex™ OM 9140 Translucent
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/dynaflex-g-cooler-feet-wagon-wheel-tread.pdf
Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread
COOLER
MANUFACTURER
C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N
W H E E L T R E A D
• Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength
• UV and heat stability
• Overmoldable to PP or PC
• Provided durable TPE materials at target
durometers to achieve component-specific
performance requirements
• Offered rapid response technical support
for mold trials and guidance on processing
best practices
• Delivered consistent material quality
globally and with short lead times
Dynaflex™ G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications?rtype[]=1164
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.