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TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Wet Grip, Durable Performance,
Reduced Heat Transfer
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
UV Blocking Additives, “Cooler to the Touch” Colorants
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Impact Resistance, Durability,
Vibration Damping Properties,
Weight Reduction, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents
WOOD REPLACEMENT & WEIGHT REDUCTION
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Resistance to Chemicals and Moisture
Degradation, Strong Adhesive Properties for Simplified Installation
SOLUTION: Composite Sandwich Panels, Chemical Foaming Agents,
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Technology, Continuous Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates, Pultruded Composite Profiles
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength Performance,
Localized Reinforcement,
Material Reduction
SOLUTION: Continuous Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastic
Tape & Laminates
CORROSION &
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Extended Performance,
Low Moisture Uptake, Durability
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion Resistant Additives,
Composite Sandwich Panels
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects,
Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, UV Blocking Additives,
Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics,
Scratch & Mar Additives,
Laser Marking Additives,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss
Thermoplastics
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CARGO TRAILER
MANUFACTURER
T R A I L E R W A L L S & F L O O R
• Replace metal sheet skin and framing on current trailer
design
• Reduce trailer weight and labor costs
• Provide a reliable supply chain and quality control system
• Provided an impact resistant and corrosion-
proof composite material to prevent dents
and rust
• Reduced labor costs by delivering a
customized three-layer composite with a
polymer film to replace sheet metal and
metal framing
• Ensured supply chain reliability with fast
delivery and quality control located in North
America
Polystrand™ APET Thermoplastic Composite
Tri-ply Laminate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/eccoh-5978-uv-case-study-one-pager.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T
• Pass clamp test requested by end user
• Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance
• Excellent processing
• Good fire performance to pass CPR class Cca / Dca
• Low shrinkage (< 1%)
• Exceeded material fire performance requirements
and met all other performance criteria
• Simplified supply chain with local manufacture in
Europe
• Enabled customer to run material at optimum
processing conditions by providing support with
machine set up.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Maxxam-Vacuum cleaner-application snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL VACUUM
CLEANER BRAND
B A T T E R Y P A C K & C O V E R
• Flame retardance to conform to UL 94 V-0 at 0.75 mm
• Easy to process and high-flow material to meet thin wall
part design
• Offered a UL 94 V-0 certified material to
fulfill specific customer requests
• Achieved excellent impact strength and
good flexural modulus for added durability
• Delivered an injection moldable PP with
high flow to meet thin-wall demands
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/ECCOH 5983 - Power Cable - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
J A C K E T F O R P O W E R C A B L E
• High tear resistance > 11 N/mm
• High ESCR performance
• Cost efficient solution
• Hot pressure resistance above 80°C
• Provided a jacket solution that complies with
the LTS1 requirement as per BS 7655-6.1
• Enabled use in armored cables operating at
a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C
• Supported customer to optimize processing
of the new material
ECCOH™ LSFOH 5983 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
CUTLERY MAKER
P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S
• Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium
weight and feel of a metal
• Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of
aluminum handles
• Streamlined the design and molding
phase, working directly with the
manufacturer
• Enabled the customer to expand their
product line, providing a dishwasher safe
kitchen knife into the market
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-caps.pdf
LUXURY PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S
• Specific gravity of 1.6
• EU and FDA compliant material
• ABS-based material suitable for electroplating
• Delivered a customized density polymer that
supported electroplating, resulting in both
the look and feel of metal
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in
density-modified material technology and
electroplating to reach application goals
quickly and cost-effectively
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application load
requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust Mold Flow
simulation support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-perfume-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
COSMETIC PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
P E R F U M E C A P
• A weighted material with a metallic finish
• A material that could be injection molded into a premium
perfume cap
• Formulated a weighted material with 2.0 specific
gravity that is FDA approved
• Enabled customer to enter the premium
packaging market, typically reserved for metal
working converters
• Provided a material that could be injection molded
• Provided metallic finish aesthetic with cool touch
haptics
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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