https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?ind[]=6601
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-automotive-fasteners-clips-product-bulletin-1.pdf
GLS™ TPE AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS ENABLE LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE WITH TPEs FOR FASTENERS AND CLIPS The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips.
OnFlex™ TPEs provide a tight seal over these lengthier time frames—even at elevated temperatures—and reduce vibration and noise.
ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG Applications Fasteners/ Clips Fasteners/ Clips Fasteners/ Clips Fasteners/ Clips Defining Characteristic High temperature sealing performance Ambient temperature sealing performance High temperature sealing performance Ambient temperature sealing performance Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml Physical Properties Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m Compression Set 73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35% 158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66% 212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85% Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide Processing Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding/ Extrusion HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS • Low compression set – coupled with good stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are designed to maintain a good seal over time and reduce noise generated by vibration • High temperature performance – Avient automotive TPEs provide good sealing performance in temperatures up to 100°C/212°F • Bonding performance - strong chemical bond to polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyamide • Process flexibility - grades can be both injection molded and extruded • Easy to color - can be colored at the machine • Reduced production steps - some grades do not require pre-drying • Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory requirements • Single source supply – we can streamline your supply chain with the ability to provide polymer colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoplastic elastomers from a single source • Global support - we provide production, technical, and commercial support in locations convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe, and Asia To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, visit www.avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368). www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Versaflex TPE-snorkel mouthpiece- case study snapshot.pdf
SPORTS BRAND S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E • Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or silicone • Skin contact safety and UV resistance • Soft texture with a non-sticky feel • Translucent color to help children use it properly and safely • Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance • Providing a 40% more cost-effective system than silicone due to the high production efficiencies of TPEs • Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt response to help customers achieve fast commercialization in both Europe and China Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/applicators
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-gls-thermoplastic-elastomers-antimicrobial-technology-protects-against-microbial-growth
CLEVELAND – May 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio.
In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades.
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/fragrance
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product
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Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE provides non-blooming solution to wireless charger
Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPE Solution - Video
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-hardness?rtype[]=1164
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
The most common scale for TPE’s is the Shore A scale.