https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Versaflex TPEs for Gasket of Radial Artery Hemostat_Final.pdf
artery tourniquet
ARTERY TOURNIQUET
MANUFACTURER
G A S K E T O F R A D I A L A R T E R Y
H E M O S T A T
• Super soft feeling
• Increased production efficiency by simple injection process
• High transparency
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Formulated solutions to comply with FDA
regulation for skin contact
• Provided easy molding and assembling by
onsite technical and customized durometer
Customized Versaflex™ TPEs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Dynaflex TPE - Aqueous Battery Gasket - Application Snapshot.pdf
ENERGY
STORAGE OEM
A Q U E O U S B A T T E R Y G A S K E T
• Sealing performance from -40 to 110°F
• Ability to flow in a long, thin seal design
• Chemical resistance to a proprietary electrolyte solution
• Natural color
• Provided a chemically resistant TPE that
outperformed competitive TPE and thermoplastic
rubber in rigorous customer testing
• Offered material expertise and education to
empower an informed material decision
• Enabled OEM to model and evaluate sealing
performance via design support and data files
• Met global production needs through material
consistency and local technical support
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Wilflex Epic Rio Ready-for-Use Standard Colors Interactive Color Card.pdf
The 33 most popular colors from our Epic
standard portfolio are now even better—with
improved opacity and the ability to cure at a
lower temperature with our new ‘flexible’ cure
profile.
Wilflex Epic Rio RFU Colors also provide exceptional
wet-on-wet printing capabilities, an optimal soft
hand, excellent stretch, and a matte finish.*
HIGHLIGHTS
• 33 most popular industry colors
• Flexible cure profile
(266°F/130°C to 320°F/160°C)
• Excellent opacity
• Wet-on-wet printing
• Matte finish*
• ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC MRSL
Conformance Level 3 certifications**
* Gloss may increase when cured at temperatures above 266°F (130°C)
** To learn about compliance standards applicable to specifics inks,
please contact your Avient Specialty Inks distributor.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_elastomers_for_overmolding_applications.pdf
Overmolding TPE compounds have a relatively low viscosity.
ADHESION MEASUREMENT OF THE OVERMOLD TPE
The bond strength between the TPE and the engineering plastic can be measured by performing a “90° Peel
Test”.
NOVEL TPE DEVELOPMENTS:
Non-Drying TPEs for PC, ABS, PBT and their alloys
Novel classes of non-drying TPEs which can overmold onto a variety of engineering thermoplastics have been
developed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused
issues during 2K molding.
THE SOLUTION
Avient was asked to suggest a suitable TPE for this application.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working
with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production
line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for
overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Stat-Tech TPE - Cash Machine Tray - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
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ATM/ cash machine
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Anti-Static Bellow - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/stat-tech-tpe-static-dissipative-electrically-conductive-thermoplastic-elastomers
Radio control system producer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Versaflex TPE for Orthopedic Sole Insert - Application Snapshot.pdf
ORTHOPEDIC PARTS
MANUFACTURER
O R T H O P E D I C S O L E I N S E R T
• A super soft TPE (
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/SEM TPE Product Selector Guide _N. America only_2023.pdf
THERMOPLASTIC
ELASTOMERS
North America Portfolio
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Appearance Hardness Specific
Food
Contact UL 94 Suitable
ASTM
(Shore)
ASTM
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Series
VX2800-9003 C Natural 47A 0.94 - - PP ✔ -
25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content
(PVB from windshields and laminated glass);
1.77 cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF)
VX2800-9004 C Natural 54A 0.95 - - PP ✔ - 25% PCR content (PVB from windshields
and laminated glass)
VX2800-0001 I Black 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content
VX2800-0001 I Natural 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% PIR content
VX2800-0001 C Black 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% PCR content (ocean plastics)
VX2800-0002 I Black 65A 0.88 - - PP ✔ - 40% PIR content
VX2800-0003 C Gray 65A 0.88 ✔ - PP ✔ - 25% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)
with application specific FDA rating
VX0100-0001 AR I Black 79A 1.05 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - 30% PIR content
reSound™ BIO Bio-based Series
RS7900-0001 30N Natural 31A 1.00 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS7900-0001 45N Natural 48A 1.11 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS7900-0001 60N Natural 59A 1.11 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS7900-0001 70N Natural 69A 1.09 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS2800-0001 30N Natural 33A 0.85 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS2800-0001 45N Natural 49A 0.85 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS2800-0001 60N Natural 63A 0.87 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
RS2800-0001 70N Natural 71A 0.86 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Series
RS0200-9001 80 Natural 80A 0.87 - - PP, LDPE ✔ - -0.40 cradle-to-gate PCF
RS0200-9001 60 Natural 60A 0.86 - - PP, LDPE ✔ - -0.03 cradle-to-gate PCF
Avient’s specialty thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)
are formulated to meet countless performance,
application and aesthetic demands.
Backed by decades of TPE
expertise, our team can help you choose the best
polymer for your product or customize a material
to meet your specific challenges.
Contact Avient to tap
into our expertise and
learn more about our
specialty TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-computer-mouse-case-study.pdf
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Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
To learn more about Versaflex™ TPEs, contact
Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
or visit us at avient.com.
THE SOLUTION
Based on earlier successful projects, the OEM design
team again turned to Avient for its unparalleled
portfolio of materials, ranging from specialty polymers
to thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip,
a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was
formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort,
strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to
the ABS substrate.