https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/CCG metallic sulfones case study_Final.pdf
AVIATION COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER S E A T B E L T C O V E R • Paint-free, metallic look • Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) • Lightweight • Excellent mechanical performance • Non-conductive solution • Provided a non-conductive solution with reduced VOCs and coexisting color and metallic effects • Supplied a technology compatible with PPSU, PES, and PSU • Lowered density compared to virgin resin • Reduced the need for secondary processing and associated VOCs • Supplied low minimum order quantity of gold, silver and bronze colors Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre- colored Sulfone Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/decking-case-study-1-pager.pdf
STRUCTURAL DECKING R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R • Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking • Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong adhesion • Low thermal expansion • Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing • Added strength to HDPE deck boards to enable industry-leading load capacity and joist spacing spans • Extended product life with superior adhesion of PE tape via co-extrusion • Improved supply reliability with product manufactured in Englewood, CO Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-cap-disk.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K • Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight • Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface treatment • Provided an easy-to-process material with an excellent surface finish for metallization • Met custom weight target and used a magnetic filler to support the magnetic system in the PVD metallization process • Enabled more design freedom by eliminating metal working Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-archery-cam-module.pdf
LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CCG Mini Case Study_ 3D Dental Scanner_0.pdf
DENTAL TOOL OEM 3 D D E N T A L S C A N N E R • Achieve accurate color match to non-polysulfone (PSU) components • Must be compatible with hospital disinfectants and survive repeated steam sterilization • Developed precise color match to other resins used in adjacent parts, maintaining accurate brand identification • Provided expertise in pigments and critical color manufacturing for high performance resins • Customized a high-performance solution able to withstand steam sterilization in an autoclave Transcend™ Precolored Gray and Precolored White PSU KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot - Therm-Tech Heat Sink for Vehicle Lights PDF.pdf
ELAUSA ELECTRONICS V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K • Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight • Maintain similar thermal transition to current material • Simplify manufacturing • Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g • Provided the required thermal efficiency through part re-design and material choice • Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient Design reducing risk of metal replacement • Simplified manufacture process to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/trilliant-surgical-stapler-housing-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HEALTHCARE DEVICE OEM S U R G I C A L S T A P L E R H O U S I N G • Easy-to-mold, durable, and good aesthetics • Excellent disinfection performance and good chemical resistance • Compatible with high- and low-temperature sterilization • Delivered durable and aesthetically pleasing specialty polymer with the added benefit of processing flexibility without retooling • Passed physical, chemical and disinfection tests in different testing conditions which proved good tensile strength and chemical resistance • Achieved consistent molding shape and properties Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Surround - Respiratory Product Case - Application Snapshot.pdf
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OEM B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G • Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect users from electrical shock • Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning protocols • Colorable material to differentiate models • Achieve target shrink rates • Injection moldable for high-volume production • Provided a custom concentrate material for flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance • Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper blending and consistent end-application performance • Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw material supply Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber Reinforced Polycarbonate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-data-storage-carrier.pdf
DATA STORAGE UNIT MANUFACTURER D A T A S T O R A G E C A R R I E R • Excellent dimensional stability • Good mechanical properties with excellent wear resistance • Flame retardant requirement – FRv0 compliance • UL certification • Provided a customized formulation to meet application-specific lubricity, physical and thermal requirements • Delivered on short lead times to help customer manage working capital LubriOne™ CY1000-000/5T FR V0 BLK001 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Luxury Bottle Top - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CAP PRODUCER L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P • A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3 • Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content • Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials • Continuity of supply • Formulated a custom material with post- consumer recycled ABS content • Provided a more sustainable solution while keeping comparable performance characteristics to the prime grade previously used • Enabled customer to produce bottle top with weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?