A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate. This custom Versaflex grade provides 60 Shore A hardness and superior tear strength. Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

– PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers today announced the launch of an overmolding technology based on Versaflex™ VDT thermoplastic elastomer (TPEs), developed for vibration and impact damping applications. Additionally, the PolyOne GLS material is more cost-effective than self-adhesive vibration damping tapes and avoids secondary operations.   Versaflex VDT TPE for overmolding is available in 40 - 60 Shore A hardness levels, and is opaque and colorable.

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With its 40 Shore A hardness, it also offers a low compression set to protect sensitive audio components from water and dust. The second grade, with 80 Shore A hardness, enhances speaker skin design with a silky feel, excellent colorability and outstanding resistance to abrasion and environmental effects.   The popularity of wireless speakers has exploded, giving smartphone and tablet users the freedom to listen to and share music anywhere they choose,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers at PolyOne.

This new GLS™ Versaflex™ OM TPE material bonds tightly to nylon substrates to deliver a soft, yet resilient grip for safety, ergonomics and comfort. With a standard Shore A hardness of 60, the material can be customized to other hardness levels to meet specific customer requirements. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

GLS™ TPE MAJOR HOME APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS ENHANCE APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE WITH TPEs FOR ANTI-VIBRATION FEET In the highly competitive home appliance market, brands are driving to differentiate products with enhanced performance attributes. GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise. VERSAFLEX™ VDT 4202-40B DYNAFLEX™ G7940-1 Application Anti-Vibration Feet Anti-Vibration Feet Defining Characteristic Vibration Damping Good Processability Compression Set Low Compression Set Low Compression Set Tactile Feel Grippy Feel Soft Touch, Rubbery Feel Coloring Black Natural Hardness 40 Shore A 40 Shore A Processing Injection Molding Injection Molding Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene Polypropylene HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN HOME APPLIANCE ANTI-VIBRATION FEET • Reduced appliance movement and noise – vibration damping technology reduces movement and noise of the appliance when in use • Resistance to wear and tear – TPEs are proven to maintain their shape and resist tears with low compression set • Better performance and function – increase design freedom with material selection flexibility • Improved processability – boost efficiency with injection molding processing and reduce overall production cycle time and costs • Reduced number of part defects – eliminate secondary operations to achieve consistent and controlled results To learn more about GLS TPEs home appliances, visit www.avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368). www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. Ultimately, the transition to the GLS TPV proved to be a smooth one for the manufacturer.

The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. Ultimately, the transition to the GLS TPV proved to be a smooth one for the manufacturer.

The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. Ultimately, the transition to the GLS TPV proved to be a smooth one for the manufacturer.

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