https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-cpap-tubing-film.pdf
Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/onflex-af-cup-holder-mat-case-study-one-pager.pdf
EUROPEAN OEM &
TIER 2 MOLDER
C U P H O L D E R M A T
• Low odor material
• Excellent surface finish
• Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties
and lower density than previous solution
with a specialty TPE grade
• Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including
soft touch and low gloss finish
• Offered global support and production
capabilities to allow molder to source the
grade globally
OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/onflex-s-ke-oscillating-sprinkler.pdf
LEADING GARDEN
TOOLS BRAND
O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S
• Superior abrasion resistance performance
• Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the
customer’s more stringent UV criteria
• Global support and material availability
• Developed a customized TPE material with
superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS,
and demolding
• Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to
exceed UV parameter requirements
• Worked closely with customer’s product
development, engineering and quality teams
to test and specify material
• Supplied grade globally with local technical
and manufacturing support
OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Versaflex HC -Syringe tip cap-Case study snapshot.pdf
PRE-FILLED
SYRINGE COMPANY
S Y R I N G E T I P C A P
• Excellent sealing performance
• No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing
• Can be sterilized by EtO
• Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI
• 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 a TPE
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Versaflex CL-Serum collection cartridge-Application Snapshot.pdf
A LIFE SCIENCE
COMPANY
S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N
C A R T R I D G E
• Excellent clarity
• Good bonding and peel strength onto PP
• Heat resistance
• Meet sterilization needs
• Easy processing
• Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with
excellent adhesion onto PP and good
sealing performance
• Met regulatory requirements for USP Class
VI and ISO 10993-4,5
• Provided a short lead time and on-site
technical service
Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Versaflex-coffee machine seal-Application snapshot.pdf
S M A L L A P P L I A N C E
O E M
C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L
• Soft durometers
• Good bonding to ABS
• Good flowability for easy processing
• Excellent sealing property
• Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent
peel force performance to meet the sealing
requirements
• Offered a short lead time and on-site technical
service to speed up the time to market
• Provided fast global collaboration between
regions, supporting the brand’s design team in
Europe and molders in Asia
Custom VersaflexTM Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent-Case study Snapshot_0826.pdf
HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent
NEW ENERGY
VEHICLE OEM
H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T
• Reliable sealing performance
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Good bonding with PA6
• Formulated a TPE with good sealing and
insulation for gaskets within the vent to
minimize air and moisture leaks, improving
the overall efficiency and performance of the
HVAC system
• Provided a solution that resisted wear,
abrasion, and impact to enhance the
longevity of components
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynalloy-thermoplastic-elastomers
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