https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?ind[]=6601
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=25
Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs
Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs.
Avient Launches Additional reSound™ Bio-Based TPEs Formulated with Renewable, Plant-Derived Content
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=16
Avient Launches Automotive-Specific Grades within its reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs Portfolio
Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=58
HAI Prevention Has an Ally: New PolyOne TPEs Feature Enhanced Resistance to Antiseptics
Gleaming, Luxurious and Silky: Special Effect PolyOne TPEs Add Depth and Verve to Metallic Packaging Trend
PolyOne Acquires Certain TPE Assets from Kraton
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=18
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (English)
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Laryngeal Mask Airway
reSound™ BIO TPEs
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=18
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (English)
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Laryngeal Mask Airway
reSound™ BIO TPEs
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/skin-care
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-hc-syringe-plunger-english.pdf
Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English
SYRINGE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E
P L U N G E R
• USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant
• Sterilize by gamma & EtO
• Long-term sealing performance
• Low coefficient of friction (COF)
• Consistent performance across barrel sizes
• Provided a formulated solution that met
rigorous medical application requirements
• Improved global supply continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex OM -Diastimeter Cover-Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
BRAND
D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R
• Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate
measurements
• Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made
part and the internal metal part
• Met anti-static standard surface resistivity
109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for
circular measurement by 55% and linear
measurement by 33%
• Provided a formulation with better wear
resistance than the previous overmold
material
• Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS
Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?