https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
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?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-bt218-biopharmaceutical-tubing-case-study.pdf
MEDICAL TUBING
EXTRUDER
B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L
T U B I N G
• Low leachables & extractables
• Great tensile performance and kink resistance
• Good thermal weldability
• Excellent clarity and medical blue tint
• ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free
(ADF)
• Supplied drop-in material replacement to
overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE
• Offered a lower extractable profile than
comparable materials in the market
• Enabled easy material transition without changes
in tooling or thermal welding machine settings
• Formulated solution with proprietary additives to
provide clarity and prevent yellowing after
sterilization
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-closurelogic-cap-liner-spanish.pdf
GLS TPE - Closurelogic Cap Liner - Spanish
CLOSURELOGIC
GMBH
L I N E R P A R A T A P A D E
A L U M I N I O
• Compliance with food contact regulations
• Seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles
• Excellent pressure retention for carbonated beverages
• Ofrece un TPE de baja migración con
excelentes propiedades organolépticas
• Permitió el procesamiento a temperaturas
20 °C más bajas que los materiales
comparativos
Elastómero termoplástico GLS™
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/sem-tri-fold-selection-guide.pdf
NAME DESCRIPTION TARGET MARKETS AVAILABLE FEATURES1
OnFlex™
Part of Avient’s portfolio
of specialty TPEs, OnFlex
materials are designed to meet
and withstand the rigor and
durability of various industrial
applications.
Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial, Wire & Cable
High heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Automotive approved grades
Excellent compression set
Overmolding
Flame resistant grades
Excellent weatherability
Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable
reSound™ OM
Bio-based
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
reSound™ OM TPEs are based
on biopolymers derived from
sugarcane utilizing 35 to 50
percent bio-renewable content
Consumer,
Transportation, Industrial
Sustainably resourced
Recycled content
Bio derived content
Strength and durability
Chemical resistance
Impact resistance
Pre-color solutions
reSound™ R
Recycled
Thermoplastic
Elastomers*
reSound™ R VX post-industrial
recycle (PIR) and post-consumer
recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand
owners create sustainable end-
user products, with formulations
utilizing 25 and 40 percent
recycled content.
Consumer, Packaging,
Healthcare, Electrical &
Electronics, Appliance
Overmolding
Clear and heat resistant TPEs
Ultra clear grades
Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 shore OO
FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades
NSF and UL listings
Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas
Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable
GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
* Commercially available in North America only
1 See technical data sheets for complete product details
NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1
ECCOH™ Polyolefin
Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, zero halogen (LSFOH)
Cross-linkable grades
Chemical, oil, and gel resistant
Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high speed processing
Compatible with Avient additives and color masterbatches
FireCon™ CPE, CPE Alloy
Low and medium voltage cable jacketing
Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance
Oil resistance
RoHS grades available
Maxxam™ FR PE, PP
UL Yellow Card for plenum applications
Halogen-free flame retardant grades available
Maxxam™ SY Foamable PP co-polymer
Easy processing
Variety of final densities available
Corrosion resistance
Syncure™ XLPE
High performance moisture cure technology
UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1
Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant
WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS
To learn more, please visit avient.com
or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=36
PolyOne Expands Production of OnFlex™ TPEs to North America
McHENRY, Ill. – June 15, 2020 – PolyOne today announced that select OnFlex™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are now being manufactured in North
CLEVELAND – May 19, 2020 – PolyOne today announced the launch of Barricade™ elastomers, the newest addition to its specialty elastomer portfolio
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=38
Overmolding of Thermoplastic Elastomers Engineered Solutions for Consumer Product Differentiation - White Paper
Thermoplastic Elastomers in Medical Devices - White Paper
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English)
https://www.avient.com/products/vivo-formulations-healthcare/neusoft-thermoplastic-polyurethanes
NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
NEU™ Custom Capabilities and NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Overview Video
Discover TPEs for Healthcare
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
GAINING TRACTION WITH
WET GRIP SOLUTION
CASE STUDY: GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
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To learn more about our wet grip
TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT
(1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com.
Building on the design concept from SurfCo, Avient
conducted additional R&D work to formulate a specialty
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that could be coextruded
with polypropylene (PP) film and meet the high
expectations of SurfCo and surfers everywhere.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/consumer-electronic-accessories
Thermoplastic Elastomers
OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers