Designed to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort, this new leading-edge TPE technology reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50 percent and minimizes fogging and odor in interior automotive components.  It can be overmolded onto polyolefin substrates using two-shot injection molding processes. Photo Credit: ©ThinkStockPhotos.com Caption: Designed to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort, OnFlex™ LO slashes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50 percent.

– February 6, 2018 – At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West this week, PolyOne is highlighting its extensive portfolio of polymers and colorants for the healthcare industry while also featuring the experts who stand behind the technology. GLS™ Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: Offers manufacturers design freedom, a simplified injection molding process, and streamlined production

GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance

Some common manufacturing options are pultrusion, resin injection, resin transfer molding (RTM) and filament winding. Design flexibility — Composites can be molded into complex shapes and textures at a relatively low cost. However, thermoplastic composites are gaining traction because of their recyclability, ease of manufacturing and design flexibility.

Injection Molded) Design Optimization Design flexibility

Injection Molded) Design Optimization Design flexibility

We can also help you navigate the regulatory environment for your industry, and you can take advantage of our expertise in polymer science, colorants and design to address emerging trends for market share gains.

Industrial Design

– At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2017 this week, PolyOne is demonstrating commercial medical products designed and built from its comprehensive portfolio of technologies for the healthcare industry. Resilience™ HC Rigid Vinyl:  •    Designed to withstand broad range of disinfectant exposure •    Provides required flammability and UV performance •    Excellent moldability and surface finish GLS™ Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomer: •    Gives OEMs the design freedom to make their own syringe stoppers and improve manufacturing processes versus traditional thermoset rubber stoppers •    Simple, one-step injection molding process versus multiple steps with thermoset rubber  •    Streamlines production while increasing margins and profitability

Moisture-resistant Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced formulation improves strength, design freedom, and finish Injected Parts Plastic Toy Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for thermoplastic composite sandwich panels