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Good bonding to PC/ABS
• Acceptable compression set
• Wide hardness range
• Cost effective
VACUUM CLEANER
MANUFACTURER
V A C U U M C L E A N E R G A S K E T
• Offered overmolding solution with proven
success in passing the peel test
• Delivered a TPE solution with good sealing
performance to fulfill customer’s
requirements
Versaflex™ OM 9140 Translucent
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD SEALING + DESIGN FREEDOM
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AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S T E P L I N K A G E
• Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum
part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also
reducing cost
• Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns
• Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing
• Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and
reduced part costs by 40%
• Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation
to eliminate powder coating and implement a
one-step, injection molding process
• Expanded design options through advanced
design and polymer expertise
• Utilized advanced simulation software to build
confidence in the final part performance
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + COST SAVINGS
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SAFETY PROTECTION
BRAND
S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T
• Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC)
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• FDA compliant
• Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good
adhesion to PC frame
• Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel
• Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SOFT TOUCH + GOOD SEALING
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Catering oem
CATERING OEM
F O O D T R A Y S
• FDA approval for food contact
• Specific color
• Must be able to withstand high heat/sanitization
• Offered the specific desired color
• Food contact grade
• Customizable high-performance solution able to
withstand multiple cleaning cycles with detergents
• Provided commercial, technical, and operational
excellence support
Colorant Chromatics PES Green Color-
Concentrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE
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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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OFFSHORE LURE
MANUFACTURER
F I S H I N G L U R E S
• Allow enhanced processability and control viscosity
• Formulated without Prop 65 listed components
• Maintain physical properties
• Retain contaminant-free product integrity
• Supplied plastisol solutions that improved
quality consistency and controlled viscosity
• Provided effective global EHS and
regulatory support
• Enhanced the dispersion of pigments used
by customer
• Offered dynamic customer service and rapid
technical response
CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PROCESSING + COMPLIANCE
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Medical textile manufacturer
MEDICAL TEXTILE
MANUFACTURER
A A M I S T A N D A R D G O W N S
• Water repellent properties for nonwoven fabric
• Fast and long-lasting water repellency
• Usable in nonwoven SMS spunbond layer
• Enhanced liquid repellency in spunbond
layer
• Eliminated the need for secondary water
repellent coatings
• Provided long lasting hydrophobic
performance
• Achieved IPA repellency grade 6
Cesa Fiber Additives Hydrophobic Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SAFETY + PERFORMANCE
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SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RUST FREE + GOOD SURFACE FINISH
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& European climates
for an extended period
• Maintain color stability and resist brittleness for a minimum
of 3 years
• Reliable supplier with good product quality and stable
supply
• Offered a UV stabilizer for PP multi-filament
yarn
• Delivered good light fastness
• Provided cost effectiveness by combining
colorant and UV additive solutions
• Had in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to meet
strict customer standards
Smartbatch Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY + COST EFFECTIVENESS
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NEBULIZER
DEVICE OEM
S E A L I N G O F N E B U L I Z E R
L I D
• Easy-to-mold, excellent durability
• Good self-lubrication with low coefficient of friction
• Excellent overmolding performance on ABS
• Delivered self-lubricating materials which
enabled the lid to open easily
• Passed durability test with good wear
resistance
• Provided TPE to support an easy injection
molding process
Versaflex™ Overmolding TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
WEAR RESISTANCE + EASY PROCESSING
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