CASE STUDY: EXCELITE™ IM CHEMICAL FOAMING ADDITIVES THE CHALLENGE With more major OEMs introducing lightweighting initiatives, the use of chemical foaming additives (CFAs) is becoming more common among automotive injection molders. In this case, a top tier-1 automotive molder was routinely running cycle times longer than originally quoted, as inconsistencies in CFA performance were creating processing issues and generating more scrap. THE SOLUTION The Avient technical team leveraged expertise in liquid formulations with the science of dispersion to develop Excelite™ IM, a CFA solution that targeted automotive injection molding applications and would help address the issues of this tier-1 molder.

Automotive Automotive Interiors Automotive Lighting

Automotive Automotive Interiors Automotive Lighting

Automotive Automotive Interiors Automotive Lighting

Markets include Tools & Hardware (handles, battery enclosures), Sports & Fitness (protective guards, athletic equipment components), Transportation (automotive structural brackets), Recreational Vehicles (seating components) and Industrial (material handling structures). Automotive Aftermarket Overview Overview of the needs within automotive aftermarket and the long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technologies to meet those needs

This makes them ideal for applications where weight savings is important, such as aerospace, automotive, and transportation. Automotive: automotive components, such as drive shafts, bumpers, and suspension components.

One major automotive supplier, however, questioned the norm when designing the interiors for a major automaker’s new vehicle model. In fact, the supplier specializes in automotive interiors and was encountering production issues with certain vinyl materials. CORE™ VBX Series Vinyl Powder formulations provide superior haptics and aesthetics for a variety of automotive interior parts.

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AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives Automotive oem