https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/CCG PVDF Extrusion_Molding Case Study.pdf
WIRE & CABLE OEM P V D F E X T R U S I O N • Improve extrusion line speed • Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool • Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) • Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings • Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution that improved extrusion production times • Provided application specialists with deep knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt and degradation temperatures) to help boost overall processing performance • Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction and improving flow stability • Gained a reduction in energy use and offered added savings for other PVDF applications such as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
PROCESSING + QUALITY LEARN MORE AVIENT SOLUTION Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L • Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment • UV resistance for durability over years of use • Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping costs and simplify installation • Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand solution provides excellent UV, creep, and corrosion resistance • Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal • Rolled product enabled standard shipping vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL delivery Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORECopyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-baseball-bat.pdf
SPORTING GOODS BRAND I N J E C T I O N M O L D E D B A S E B A L L B A T • Meet BBCOR safety standard for coefficient of restitution • High stiffness and toughness to hold up to ball impacts without excessive vibration • Variable feel, sound, and “sweet spot” for user preference • Provided a unique solution allowing the bat to be manufactured with injection molding instead of thermoset layup process to lower production cost • Designed unique two-part barrel and handle construction which enables tailoring weight and balance performance to player Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION COST REDUCTION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/complet-lft-office-furniture-task-chair.pdf
Office Furniture Task Chair LEADING OFFICE FURNITURE OEM T A S K C H A I R • Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution • Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls • Cost-effective material • Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle deflection test • Enabled novel design by combining long glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet performance and mass market cost targets • Formulated custom nylon material with minimal conditioned performance loss and smooth, fiber-free surface finish • Provided technical support during two-year product development cycle Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION FATIGUE RESISTANCE + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-hybrid-5g-cable.pdf
OFC MANUFACTURER 5 G H Y B R I D C A B L E J A C K E T I N G & I N S U L A T I O N • Fire performance: reduce smoke and fume production, high flame and char resistance • Reduce development time • Meet required standards: UL 1581 (Class XL) mechanical properties , UL 1685 (flame test/smoke parameters), FT2 & FV2 (VW1) • Accelerated speed to market, reducing development time to three months • Instilled confidence and proved material expertise as solutions passed extensive testing ahead of competition • Optimized cable manufacture process and line speed following trials at customers facility ECCOH 5549/1 LDD & Syncure™ S100FH KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/EMEA Automotive Case Study Paint Replacement Construction Vehicle _1_.pdf
LEARN MORE TIER 2 MOLDER P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N V E H I C L E S • Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to molded-in color for two different thermoplastics • UV stability • Good appearance for visible part • Expedited approved solution that delivered the appearance and performance of a painted part • Developed formulations for two materials- PMMA and ABS • Offered aluminum appearance and required UV stability SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION PAINT REPLACEMENT Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0 Tier 2 molder
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT OEM I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S • Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional aspects of finished parts • Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime associated with quality rejections • Reduce process parameter changes and maintain consistency when running multiple colors • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process optimization & extended manufacturing run times • Preserved industrial waste container quality while maintaining functional performance and application dimensional stability • Provided xpertise in process optimization and polymer formulation, where material & mold flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony between diverse polymers matter most • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and liquid) coupled with technical service Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Mevopur White Formulation for PCR Well Plates - Case Study_0.pdf
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P C R W E L L P L A T E S • Very high level of TiO2 to prevent “cross-talk” between the wells during the qPCR fluorescence testing procedure • Minimized background phosphorescence caused by agglomeration of TiO2 and/or oxidized (stressed) polystyrene • Preservation of polystyrene grade properties • Change control of formulation and manufacturing process • Robust product quality from batch to batch • Developed optimally dispersed, ready-to-use white formulation that maintains adequate signal transmission, as well as minimizing “cross-talk” and background phosphorescence • Optimized the use of general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) for a good balance between melt flow and other physical properties, such as stiffness • Provided comprehensive change control of raw materials and formulation, with a robust manufacturing process and quality control under a third party ISO 13485:2016 certified QMS Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations – pre-colored solution WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Maxxam_ Polyolefin Formulations- Coaxial Signal Cable Jacket - case study snapshot.pdf
AUTO DATA CABLE MANUFACTURER C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E J A C K E T • Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil • Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods • Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around 102.8pf/m • Provided excellent performance with low dielectric constant to make the jacket layer of signal cables have low capacitance loss • Offered a solution by combining physical and chemical foaming products in the foaming layer to reduce the dielectric constant further • Maintained exceptional mechanical properties under high temperatures Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/maxxam-polyolefin-formulations Slide 1: Auto data Cable manufacturer