https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
THE SOLUTION Avient was asked to suggest a suitable TPE for this application.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-processing
Figure 1 shows the typical starting barrel temperatures.
Figure 1.
Zone 1
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/food-packaging/condiments
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/food-packaging/shelf-stable-food
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/OnFlex TPE - Snow Flap - Application Snapshot.pdf
SNOWMOBILE OEM S N O W F L A P • Cold temperature flexibility and toughness • UV stability • Easily injection moldable • Offered a specialty TPE capable of performing well in demanding environments • Delivered a technology that supported a nearly 2-foot flow length for easy processing • Generated .udb file to help accelerate new designs • Collaborated with the molder and OEM for seamless product development and production OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-improves-driver-experience-new-onflex-lo-automotive-interiors
MANNHEIM, Germany – PolyOne unveiled new OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) today at the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference (Stand 83A).
PolyOne tested OnFlex LO TPE against its existing TPEs according to VDA 278 standard for VOCs and fog, and VDA 270 standard for odor.
Media contact
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Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne Corporation
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
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TPEs vs.
Enhancing Recycling and Shelf Life with ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxyloop-1
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (Chinese)
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/packaging-jumps-shelf
Think TPEs
TPE benefits include:
In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/packaging-jumps-shelf?rtype[]=1164
Think TPEs
TPE benefits include:
In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge
With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
Without tpe
With tpe