https://www.avient.com/idea/packaging-jumps-shelf
Think TPEs
TPE benefits include:
In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/exercise-fitness
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/idea/3-ways-thermoplastic-elastomers-can-help-you-hit-right-notes-portable-speakers
What are the top three ways that thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) can help you reach this goal?
Soft TPEs can be used to maximize speaker performance by reducing housing vibrations where enclosure parts meet.
Explore the TPE solutions that can bring this idea to life:
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GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/MEVOPUR Chemical Foaming Agents Application Bulletin_JP.pdf
サステナビリティ
製品紹介
ヘルスケア製品の設計にサステナビリティを取
り入れる必要性が高まる中、医療機器や医薬品
包装の開発では、より環境に配慮した素材の使
用が求められています。
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-guide
TPE Knowledge Base
Molding Soft TPEs
Molding Hard TPEs
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versollan TPE-Compression Controller - Case study snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R
H O U S I N G G R I P
• Good adhesion to PCTG
• Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics
• Medical regulation compliance
• Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent
bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance
• Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft-
touch material
• Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR
177.2600
• Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable
esthetic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT
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Versollan Thermoplastic Elastomers
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-Seat Belt Tether Cover-Case study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent weather resistance
• Nice flexibility and elasticity
• Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical
stress and friction, helping to prolong the
lifespan of the cover
• Delivered good resistance to various
environmental factors such as UV radiation,
moisture, and extreme temperatures
• Provided a solution easily processed and
molded using standard thermoplastic
processing techniques
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-hc-syringe-plunger-english.pdf
Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English
SYRINGE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E
P L U N G E R
• USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant
• Sterilize by gamma & EtO
• Long-term sealing performance
• Low coefficient of friction (COF)
• Consistent performance across barrel sizes
• Provided a formulated solution that met
rigorous medical application requirements
• Improved global supply continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?