Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot LEADING LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SEALING + OVERMOLDING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

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Case Study To meet these needs, pipe manufacturers bring in reinforcements: Avient’s thermoplastic composites.  

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WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components. Advantages Recyclability, enhanced toughness, chemical resistance, noise and vibration damping, post-formability, and lower density DURABILITY STRENGTH • Corrosion resistance for marine and deep water applications • Improved shock resistance with aramid fibers • Protection from shrapnel for military barriers • Structural performance in aerospace and marine markets • High tensile strength for industrial applications © 2020 Avient, All Rights Reserved For more information on advanced composites, visit avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT http://avient.com

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