https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
Formulation development to meet specific application requirements.
Vibration damping. • Electrical insulation.
Vibration damping. • Electrical insulation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Fiber Optic Cable Interactive PDF_0.pdf
SOLUTIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE
Engineered Fibers, Color & Additives, Specialty Engineered Materials
BINDER YARN
Flat, low-profile
Highly absorbent (up to 65x its weight)
BUFFER TUBE SWELLABLE YARN
Cleaner than gel
Highly absorbent
WATER SWELLABLE FRP
Non-corrosive, non-conductive,
No flaking or shedding
Overcoat and upjacketing available
STRENGTH MEMBER
Aramid or fiberglass yarn
Processes cleanly with minimal dust
UNDER-SHEATH RIPCORD
Swellable, non-wicking
Available in colors for easy identificationLASER MARKING ADDITIVES
Provide good contrast in black outer
jacket for outdoor exposure
JACKET
Color formulations for PVC, PE, TPU, TPC
UV protective additives
Non-halogenated colors for LSFOH
LSFOH UV formulations for high flame
retardancy, chemical and UV resistance, low COF
TPE
Polyamide, custom polyolefins
LOOSE TUBES, TIGHT BUFFERS AND
MICRO-MODULES
LSFOH UV formulations for improved processing
speeds, strippability & gel resistance
Customized formulations:
PBT
PP
TPE
Color formulations for polyamide, PBT, LSFOH , TPE,
TPC (Thermoplastic Copolyester)
Laser marking additives
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/fiber-reinforced-polymer
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/strength-members
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncap-uv-stabilizer-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/bergadur-polyester-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/CCG Application Snapshot PTFE dispersed pigment tubing.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation
TUBING
MANUFACTURER
P T F E C A T H E T E R T U B I N G
• Food contact compliance
• Avoid contamination risks resulting from dry pigments
• Powder paste extrusion process
• High quality dispersion
• Availability of custom color options
• Supplied pigments with FDA clearance
• Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to
achieve high-quality dispersion
• Provided a technology based on high-quality
pigments and ready-to-use formulations
• Offered a standard liquid pigment portfolio in a
wide range of shades with color-matching
capabilities
• Improved manufacturing process stability and
efficiency
Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed
Pigment Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5981 BK UV - Aerial Drop Cable - Application Snapshot_0.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T
• Operating temperature between -40°C to 70°C
• Fire performance: CPR classification Dca-, s1, d1, a1
• Low water absorption
• Clamp resistance
• Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance
• Improved thermal behaviour giving the customer
the flexibility to use the same cable design in a
wide range of climates
• Enabled superior mechanical performance and
water absorption over previous solutions
providing versatility and outdoor use
• Provided material in black color specifically used
in drop cables
ECCOH™ 5981 BK UV Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations
Cable manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ PF 4142 - Gel Filled Central Loose Tube Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E
T U B E C A B L E S
• Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Rigidity close to PBT
• Melting point higher than 100°C
• Developed a custom formulation to reach
required rigidity
• Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with
previous PBT material
• Provided expertise in process improvement
to help the customer achieve a more
competitive processing speed
ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations
European cable manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/AVNT Mar 2022 Presentation.pdf
WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE
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CUSTOM
FORMULATION
We sell solutions not commodities.
As a specialty formulator we
have more room to go.
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We are a specialty formulator that enables many of the world’s products through innovation and custom
solutions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
We partner with Brand Owners / OEMs, processors and
assemblers to enable their goals in applications like packaging,
healthcare, consumer goods, transportation, wire & cable,
building & construction and textiles.
Our formulation
expertise supports material science decisions, while our
processing expertise guides customers to use the materials
properly.
Lastly, our design capabilities ensure that the
application is designed perfectly for the specific end use.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/avient-human-rights-position-statement-updated-july-2021.pdf
These
principles are integrated into our core values of Integrity, Honesty and Respect and are reflected in our
guidelines for ethical behavior, as outlined in the Avient Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.
Avient complies with all applicable local laws, including those pertaining to wages, overtime and benefits.
Our
suppliers and partners understand that our relationship is based on an expectation of compliance with
applicable laws and regulations and adherence to internationally recognized environmental, social,
corporate governance and management systems standards.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient Human Right Policy - July 2024.pdf
These principles are integrated into our core values of
Integrity, Honesty and Respect and are reflected in our guidelines for ethical behavior, as outlined
in the Avient Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.
Avient complies with all applicable local laws, including those pertaining to wages, overtime and
benefits.
Our Code of Conduct is available in over 20 languages and can be found at:
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/code-conduct
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/code-conduct
Our Ethics Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or web, for our associates
and the community to report any concerns or make inquiries.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-trail-bicycle-suspension-link.pdf
Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link
PERFORMANCE
CYCLING OEM
T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N
L I N K
• Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue
• Structural strength and toughness capability
• Endure repeated piston actions during use
• Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33%
• Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic
conversion
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm composite met specifications
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics