https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/lightweight-strong-and-custom-designed-perform?rtype[]=1164
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/get-know-composite-sandwich-structures?ind[]=6595
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https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/get-know-composite-sandwich-structures?ind[]=6601
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/TPE_Overmolding_Solutions_for_Engineering_Thermoplastics.pdf
Table 4 shows processing conditions for the developed products along with the
other commercially available TPE’s.
Table 1: Physical properties of developed overmold compounds.
Set 22hr. @ 70 C 88 85 86 85 85 91 73
Table 2: Adhesion data of developed products in pli units.
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UTG® HUNTING &
SHOOTING SPORTS
G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G
• Good dimension stability with low warpage at different
temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C)
• Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure
• Provided durable and impact-resistant glass
fiber reinforced formulation with excellent
surface finish and good dimensional stability
for smooth operation
• Passed all temperature durability and drop tests
to confirm use in outdoor environments
• Collaborated with customer via technology
services to accelerate product development
Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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DURABILITY + STABILITY
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DIFAS
T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E
• Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution
• Excellent surface finish with multiple color options
• Processed using current molding equipment and
machinery
• Used formulation expertise to develop a custom
formulation that met critical quality parameters
and enabled customer to use existing molding
equipment
• Enabled customer to work towards sustainability
goals and bring a competitive solution to the
market
• Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end
product with colorability of the material
Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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SUSTAINABILITY + AESTHETIC
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DIFAS
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Perfume Cap - Application Snapshot.pdf
PACKAGING
COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER
P E R F U M E C A P
• A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3
• Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content
• Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials
• Provide continuity of supply
• Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom
material with post-industrial recycled PP content
• Provided a more sustainable solution with 60%
recycled content while maintaining the
performance characteristics of prime PP
• Expedited speed to market, delivering material in
three weeks
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + ELECTROPLATABLE
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PROHACCP
D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X
• Magnetic for detection in factory
• EU and FDA food contact compliance
• Durable for repeated use
• Color matching
• Enabled fast and accurate development of a
custom formulation meeting all customer
requirements
• Provided both material and color expertise
from a single source
• Matched color to specific blue providing
visual contrast against meat/food products,
enhancing detectability
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
MAGNETIC + COLOR MATCHING
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VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ERGONOMICS + METAL REPLACEMENT
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