https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/catheter-materials-medical-tubing/medical-tubing
The lower extractable profile of Versaflex™ HC BT218 thermoplastic elastomer provided a drop-in material replacement with excellent clarity and performance for a medical tubing extruder
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series
Discover TPEs for Healthcare
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-broad-array-innovative-and-sustainable-materials-solutions-chinaplas-2025
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): based on post-consumer recycle (PCR) for reduced carbon footprint
Versaflex™ TPEs: can reduce vibration in consumer goods such as household appliances and power tools by up to 80% compared to traditional thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs)
OnFlex™ TPEs: offer high thermal, chemical, and mechanical property profiles with low odor for demanding applications in transportation, including OnFlex AF 7210-70 for automotive components with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), low fog, and lower density compared to previous material grades, plus excellent low-gloss surface finish and soft touch for high-quality aesthetics
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/thermoplastic-elastomer-tpe-faqs
TPE Knowledge Base
Some tests are performed on injection molded plaques, while others are performed on extruded plaques.
TPE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE Static Dissipative _ Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Overview_A4.pdf
Stat-Tech™ TPE Static Dissipative & Electrically
Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers
Stat-Tech™ TPEs are electrically conductive
thermoplastic elastomers engineered to protect
critical electronics from electrostatic discharge
(ESD), and electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference (EMI/RFI).
Stat-Tech TPEs can be both injection molded and
extruded, giving great design freedom for more
complex geometries.
Stat-Tech TPEs are well-positioned to perform in
applications such as industrial conveyor belts and
controllers, ADAS systems and electronic devices.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
On start up, retract the
extruder and air purge it well before attempting to fill the mold.
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PROCESSING CONDITIONS
Introduction
This section describes general processing guidelines for GLS TPEs.
Injection Speed
If possible, profile the injection speed to fill the runner system rapidly and then slow
down after the material starts flowing through the gate and into the cavity.
If the injection unit is
equipped with a profiled pack and hold phase, it can be used to reduce the velocity and
pressure to the runner.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/20210802-business-profile.pdf
Business Profile (Company) of AVIENT SINGAPORE PTE.
Business Profile (Company) of AVIENT SINGAPORE PTE.
Business Profile (Company) of AVIENT SINGAPORE PTE.
https://www.avient.com/idea/packaging-jumps-shelf
Think TPEs
TPE benefits include:
GLS and Kautex Machines, a leader in extrusion blow-molding equipment, jointly developed a solution for co-extruding an ultra-thin outer layer of translucent, customized Dynalloy™ TPE onto recycled or virgin HDPE resin.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-flame-retardant-additives
Profile and Sheet Extrusion for Rails and Kick Plates
Cesa™ Flame Retardants solution to meet extruder's key requirements
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PA L L E T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
N O N - S L I P S T R I P S
• Improve top deck coefficient of friction
• Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower
temperatures
• Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan
• Provided onsite technical support to incorporate
a secondary material in the existing
manufacturing process
• Shortened the product development life cycle
by quickly providing a durable material within
our existing product portfolio that improved grip
• Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns
• Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer,
and color polymer solutions to enable product
innovation
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURER
C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T
T U B E S C R E W C A P S
• Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials
• Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for
an easy transition between materials
• Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a
competitive cost
• Offered a comprehensive range of solutions
to accommodate specific application
demands such as barrier, flexibility, and
sealing performance
• Provided materials manufactured in an ISO
13485 certified facility
• Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs
that could be extruded and injection molded
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic
Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?