Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: high-performance medical-grade formulations for demanding applications, including medical tubing, gaskets and stoppers, and bags, bottles and films. The portfolio also boasts the addition of Versaflex™ HC BT218, a new biopharmaceutical tubing grade developed in response to supply challenges and sterilization concerns for an array of medical devices

The manufacturer worked with Avient to formulate a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking). But before making the decision to switch from silicone to the Versaflex material, the company needed to feel confident that it would recoup its capital, which included a $50,000 investment in new tooling, within 12 months.

The resulting custom-formulated grades of GLS™ Dynalloy™ OBC and Versaflex™ TPE allowed the manufacturer to switch to a two-shot molding process that eliminated the time-consuming and costly assembly operations needed for the old part. Reduced assembly costs: Switching to Dynalloy™ OBC and Versaflex™ TPE allowed the introduction of two-shot molding, which eliminated a multi-component assembly process.

Versaflex™ TPE used in liner for aluminum caps to keep water tasting fresh Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM

Versaflex Most GLS styrenic TPEs (Dynaflex and some Versaflex) have fairly high mold shrinkage and cause the overmolding TPE to contract more than the substrate, which can result in warpage or cupping of the substrate part.

Versaflex™ CE Non-Blooming Solutions Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series GLS™ Versaflex™ PF

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Recently, Finetool Saudi Arabia Company Limited of Jeddah selected Versaflex HC for the resealing septum in its insert-molded IV bottle cap. By choosing Versaflex HC over vulcanized rubber materials, Finetool improved the resealing performance of the septum and was able to cut down on processing steps for significant system cost reductions. Apart from manufacturing optimization, Versaflex HC helped Finetool to avoid coring—the tendency for a material to produce tiny fragments when penetrated by a needle—with 6mm IV infusion spikes and needles 16 gauge and smaller, even after multiple uses.

Versaflex™ GP 2810-40 AM Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 AM Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

VERSAFLEX(TM) VDT 4132 NATURAL Versaflex HC MT317 translucent VERSAFLEX(TM) OM 6160-1