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The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem while providing comparable softness to silicone. THE SOLUTION Avient formulated a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking). THE IMPACT Avient’s formulation expertise produced a specialty TPE solution that surpassed not only silicone but also competitive TPEs to solve the gasket adhesion problem for this medical manufacturer.

It requires a pre-mixing step, a long curing phase and an adhesive to bond to the plastic substrate. Ultimately, the company selected a Versaflex™ OM overmolding grade that bonded tightly to the polycarbonate (PC) substrate of the grips without the need for adhesives. Additionally, compared to silicone rubber, the TPE is easier and faster to process, as it requires no pre-mixing, curing or adhesives.

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT I N F R A S T R U C T U R E R E P A I R • Alternative to steel for reduced weight and improved corrosion resistance • Surface modification capabilities to improve concrete adhesion • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • Durable, long-lasting performance to extend service life • Provided peel ply and other surface modification capabilities that comply with specific CA regulations and allowed for better adhesion with concrete • Performed with higher strength-to-weight ratio than typical steel alternatives • Prolonged service life by resisting corrosion and dampening vibration Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

AVIENT SOLUTION DURABILITY + COLLABORATION • Water-based antioxidant dispersion to use in self-adhesive skin bandages • Durability and preservation of bandage adhesive • Efficient development and production KEY REQUIREMENTS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

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?

Furthermore, Avient’s technical team helped achieve a surface finish that would allow for a strong bond with an adhesive backing and recommended suitable adhesives to achieve optimal bonding of the materials. Beyond grip, the non-abrasive material doesn’t peel up thanks to a durable bond with the adhesive backing, giving customers a reliable solution that eliminates the problem of a slippery surface.

Lara Mello, Sr.

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