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including Head of Group Procurement; Vice President, Business
Line Plastics and Special Applications and Head of Region Europe for the Pigments and
Additives Division.
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L E A D I N G P R O D U C E R O F
C L O S U R E S F O R S P I R I T S
L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S
• Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel
• Customization of density and color
• Easy processing
• FDA compliance
• Replaced metal with a weighted polymer
solution to maintain high-quality perception
• Minimized the appearance of chips from
everyday wear better than metal by
matching closure interior and metalized
coating colors
• Enabled the customer to introduce their
luxury closures to a new market segment
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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P R O D U C T O R L Í D E R D E
TA P O N E S PA R A B E B I DA S
A L C O H Ó L I C A S
T A P O N E S D E L U J O
• Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece
aspecto y sensación metálicos
• Personalización de densidad y color
• Procesamiento sencillo
• Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA
• El metal se sustituye con un compuesto
plástico de densidad modificada para
mantener una percepción de alta calidad
• Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de
desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano,
que supera al metal porque permite hacer
coincidir el interior de la tapa con los
colores de revestimiento metalizado
• Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones
de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado
Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi-
Tech™
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
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has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of
ISO 9001:2015
For the following activities
The Design and Manufacturing of Plastic Color Concentrated, Plastic Additive Concentrated and Pigment Powder for Thermoplastic &
Rubber Industries.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Pipe and Conduit OEM App Snapshot final.pdf
continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport
of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce
potential for injuries during material handling
• Provide a dust-free raw material handling and
manufacturing environment
• Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner
production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust
• Maintain an OSHA compliant facility
• Automated a raw material handling solution
that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of
raw material packaging
• Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related
particles, providing cleaner air in
manufacturing areas
• Provided a safe and sustainable
environment by helping reduce workplace
dust exposure
• Enabled employee redeployment to other
activities, optimizing use of labor
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant
and Dosing Equipment
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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT
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A I RC R A F T I N T E R I O R
O E M
A I R C R A F T F L O O R I N G
• Meet aircraft flammability requirements (FAA)
• Provide flame retardance and smoke mitigation
• Maintain physical properties
• Control viscosity and allow enhanced processability
• Retain product integrity as contaminant free
• Provide product traceability
• Provided strong global EHS and regulatory support
to minimize risk
• Offered a solution to improve quality consistency and
control viscosity
• Enhanced mixing capability and improved
processing temperature and imprint hold
• Allowed greater security of supply with multiple
manufacturing locations
• Provided an integrated solution of plastisols and
pigment dispersions that met traceability
requirements with JIT delivery
KEY REQUIREMENTS
QUALITY + PERFORMANCE
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/Core Radiation Protection Case Study Snapshot.pdf
R A D IATIO N
PROTEC TIO N O EM
P E R S O N A L P R O T E C T I O N
A P R O N S
• Enhanced performance and compatibility with other
materials being used during production
• Improved durability in various environments
• Onsite technical and processing support
• Formulations in clear, neutral and black shades
• Formulated a plastisol solution for better
dispersion of customer’s raw materials and
enhanced compatibility with pigments being used
• Provided superior indoor and outdoor
performance for the end application
• Offered onsite support to help streamline
processing
• Delivered a range of colors to meet brand
requirements
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of
ISO 14001:2015
For the following activities
The Design and Manufacturing of Plastic Color Concentrated, Plastic Additive Concentrated and Pigment Powder for Thermoplastic &
Rubber Industries.
https://www.avient.com/idea/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements
Metallic Fillers Overview
Hematite can be used as a pigment, adding a gray metallic sparkle to a compound.
Then add metallic filled material once you have set up your process.
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APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
IP Components
Door Trim
Console
Seat Back Panel
Talc-Filled PP/
TPO
Metallic
(various shades)
Metallic
(solid metal)
Metallic
(larger flakes - mimics paint)
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Granite
(specks)
Marble
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
Safety Restraints
PP (unfilled)
Granite
(fibers)
Granite
(specks)
Laser Marking
OnColor REC Colorants
(seat shields)
Marble
Upper Pillar Trim
Grab Handles
Headliner
TPO
Bright Colors
(grab handles)
Granite
(fibers - minimal pillars)
Laser Marking
Shifter Knobs TPU
Metallic
(solid metal)
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Marble
APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
Door Trim Pull Cup
Console Cupholder Bezels
Console Decorative Bezels/
Trim Rings
ABS
Metallic
(bright chromatic colors)
Metallic
(solid metal)
Marble
Laser Marking
(pattern on metallic)
Shade Mirrors
Rearview Mirror
Overhead Console
Bin Tray
PC+ABS
Marble
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Headrest Guides HDPE
Metallic
(solid metal)
Bin & Pullcup Mats
Cupholders
Safety Restraints
Overmolding
TPE
Laser Marking
Bright Colors
Marble
Granite
(fibers)
Safety Restraints
Sun Visor Vanity Frame
Door Handle Bezels
Switch Bezels
Armrest Pullcup
GF PA
Metallic
(solid metal)
A/C Vent Vanes
Door Handle
Seat Handle
Carpet Clips
GF PA
Metallic
(solid metal)
Granite
(fibers)
APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
Safety Restraints
POM
Metallic
(solid metal)
Metallic
(various shades)
Granite
(fibers)
Bezels
Lenses
PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent
Bezels
Lenses
ASA Light Diffusion
Exterior Badging
Exterior Mirrors
ASA
Metallic
(solid metal)
Laser Marking
Metallic
(various shades)
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METALLIC
Solid Metal
METALLIC
Various Shades
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METALLIC
Bright Colors
METALLIC
Larger Flakes
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LASER MARK PATTERN
on Metallic
LASER MARKING
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GRANITE
Specks
GRANITE
Fibers
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MARBLE
TRANSLUCENT/
TINT/FLUORESCENT
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LIGHT DIFFUSION
ONCOLOR™ REC POLYMER COLORANTS
Color concentrate derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires
• Sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black
• Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black
• Available for multiple resins and custom solutions
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