https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versollan TPE-Compression Controller - Case study snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R H O U S I N G G R I P • Good adhesion to PCTG • Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics • Medical regulation compliance • Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance • Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft- touch material • Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR 177.2600 • Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable esthetic KEY REQUIREMENTS OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT LEARN MORE Versollan Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/reSound R - Bic Razor Handle - Application Snapshot_NEW.pdf
BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/case-study-one-pager-custom-tpe-outside-rear-view-mirror-gasket.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R G A S K E T • Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A • UV Stabilized • Overmouldable on to PP • ROHS Compliant • Customer specified material • Utilized global reach to translate customer approved solution from Europe to India • Reduced development time as material was already qualified in Europe • Reduced import/export costs • Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a preferred supplier Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/onflex-interior-tray-english.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIER I N T E R I O R T R A Y S • A low FOG material with low odor • Low gloss finish • Easy processability • Enabled easier processing than the incumbent TPE-v • Eliminated pre-drying step and delivered pre-colored material, improving process efficiencies • Met needs for low fogging (≤2 mg) and low odor (≤3.0) with low gloss finish OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-toy-blaster-ammo-case-study-one-pager.pdf
TOY BRAND S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ” • Replace foaming polyurethane • Soft touch without any tacky feeling • Achieve desired speed and power requirements • Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance • High flow ability to improve the production efficiency • Developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield • Passed all weight, compression, and dimension tests in different testing conditions in order to prove consistent molding shape and properties • Met velocity requirements to support brand claims for power and speed performance Versaflex™Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Pressure Sensitive Mat Application Snapshot.pdf
SAFETY MAT MANUFACTURER P R E S S U R E - S E N S I T I V E S W I T C H M A T S • Broad range of hardness and durability • Availability of custom colors • Long-lasting material for use in high-traffic areas including amusement park rides and workstations • Moisture and abrasion resistance • Provided durable plastisol solutions with needed hardness for specific applications • Offered customized colors to meet brand and product specifications • Supplied a solution giving added protection against moisture intrusion • Incorporated antimicrobial additives to resist mold growth CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Safety goggles - Application snapshot.pdf
SAFETY PROTECTION BRAND S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T • Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC) • Flexible and comfortable to wear • FDA compliant • Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good adhesion to PC frame • Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel • Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versalloy-xl-flexible-neck-for-lamp.pdf
HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM BRAND F L E X I B L E N E C K F O R L A M P • High flow performance capabilities • Beautiful finish • Soft touch • Supported the development process, from initial design to product launch, to meet the needs of both the molder and OEM • Delivered a TPE solution that enabled a 22” flow line with a wall thickness of 0.225” • Provided technical support and shared process best practices to minimize cosmetic defects Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/dynaflex-g-chair-lumbar-support.pdf
Dynaflex G - Chair Lumbar Support LEADING SEATING MANUFACTURER C H A I R L U M B A R S U P P O R T • Superior tensile strength to minimize stretching • Good aesthetics including look, feel and color consistency • Ability to meet aggressive customer timeline • Engaged technical service teams early to review material and application requirements, expediting lead time • Conducted in-person technical support and coaching during mold trials and production in Tijuana, Mexico • Enabled customer to achieve consistent product appearance by determining the ideal let down ratios for the existing color concentrate Dynaflex™ G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PALLET MANUFACTURER N O N - S L I P S T R I P S • Improve top deck coefficient of friction • Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower temperatures • Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan • Provided onsite technical support to incorporate a secondary material in the existing manufacturing process • Shortened the product development life cycle by quickly providing a durable material within our existing product portfolio that improved grip • Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns • Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer, and color polymer solutions to enable product innovation Versaflex™ TPE Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?