GLS™ TPE AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS ENABLE LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE WITH TPEs FOR FASTENERS AND CLIPS The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips. OnFlex™ TPEs provide a tight seal over these lengthier time frames—even at elevated temperatures—and reduce vibration and noise. ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG Applications Fasteners/ Defining Characteristic High temperature sealing Ambient temperature sealing High temperature sealing Ambient temperature sealing Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml Physical Properties Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m Compression Set 73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35% 158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66% 212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85% Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide Processing Injection Molding/ HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS • Low compression set – coupled with good stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are designed to maintain a good seal over time and reduce noise generated by vibration • High temperature performance – Avient automotive TPEs provide good sealing performance in temperatures up to 100°C/212°F • Bonding performance - strong chemical bond to polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyamide • Process flexibility - grades can be both injection molded and extruded • Easy to color - can be colored at the machine • Reduced production steps - some grades do not require pre-drying • Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory requirements • Single source supply – we can streamline your supply chain with the ability to provide polymer colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoplastic elastomers from a single source • Global support - we provide production, technical, and commercial support in locations convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe, and Asia To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, visit www.avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).

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Home // Consumer Electronics and TPEs As performance and aesthetics requirements increase, the demand for specialty TPE materials continues to grow. TPEs are becoming a integral part of each products brand experience.

Home // Consumer Electronics and TPEs As performance and aesthetics requirements increase, the demand for specialty TPE materials continues to grow. TPEs are becoming a integral part of each products brand experience.

Home // Consumer Electronics and TPEs As performance and aesthetics requirements increase, the demand for specialty TPE materials continues to grow. TPEs are becoming a integral part of each products brand experience.

Home // Discover TPEs for Healthcare Gaskets and stoppers can benefit from our Versaflex™ HC TPEs, which feature no coring and high resealability for dynamic and static seals and stoppers. Films, bags and bottles made from TPEs maintainexceptional clarity, high performance and are autoclavable.

Home // Discover TPEs for Healthcare Gaskets and stoppers can benefit from our Versaflex™ HC TPEs, which feature no coring and high resealability for dynamic and static seals and stoppers. Films, bags and bottles made from TPEs maintainexceptional clarity, high performance and are autoclavable.

Home // Discover TPEs for Healthcare Gaskets and stoppers can benefit from our Versaflex™ HC TPEs, which feature no coring and high resealability for dynamic and static seals and stoppers. Films, bags and bottles made from TPEs maintainexceptional clarity, high performance and are autoclavable.

TPEs vs. One caveat: Typical TPE shrinkage is around 2% while that of substrate materials is closer to 1%. When looking to incorporate sustainable content into your TPE, the raw material cost may be more expensive than traditional materials for three reasons 1) supply chain maturity, 2) high demand, low supply, 3) location of source and supplier.