https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/OnColor Combination MIC Color - Center Console - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T
• Metallic aspect
• Good surface appearance
• UV resistance
• Cost effective alternative to paint
• Offered a paint replacement solution with a
molded-in-color metallic effect
• Provided color matching expertise
• Utilized simulation tools to predict part
aspect and suggest the best injection point
for process and mold optimization
• Optimized formulation for metallic effects
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Transcend - Tibial Trials Case Study Snapshot.pdf
S U RG I C A L
I N S T RU M E N T O E M
T I B I A L T R I A L S
• Offered in various colors for ease of brand identification
and sizing differentiation
• Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and
chemical disinfection
• Available in low minimum order quantities (MOQ)
• Delivered a variety of bright, differentiating
color choices
• Maintained excellent mechanical
performance after repeated steam
sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + AESTHETICS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-1-page-case-study-putty-knife_0.pdf
Excelite OnePager Putty Knife
PUTTY KNIFE
MANUFACTURER
N O R T H A M E R I C A
• Reduce current scrap rate of 30%
• Eliminate prominent sink marks
• Minimize random short shots
• Reduced scrap rate to 1%
• Eliminated sink marks
• Improved mold fill
• Improvement in cell structure increased cell
density and dimensional stability during critical
cooling time
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS*
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SCRAP RATE + SINK MARK REDUCTION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/OnFlex S KE Power Tool - case study snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
P O W E R T O O L H A N D L E
• Bonding to ABS
• Scratch resistance
• Colorable compound
• Easy to grip/soft touch
• Worked in synergy across business to
produce a scratch resistant material
suitable for ABS bonding in 19 different
color options
• Made new ergonomic design possible
through better material properties,
especially grip and soft touch
• Enabled customer to market next
generation of power tool, with updated
look and feel
OnFlex™ S KE Series
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SCRATCH RESISTANCE + COLORABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/CCG Application Snapshot_Catering OEM.pdf
Catering oem
C AT E R I N G O E M
F O O D B L E N D E R P I T C H E R
• FDA compliance with no Bisphenol A (BPA)
• High heat resistance
• Transparent aesthetics
• Good processing performance
• Developed a solution that seamlessly
complements pure PES materials
• Minimized color deviation
• Enabled the possibility of weight reduction
• Made target color available
• Provided commercial, technical, and operational
excellence support
Colorant Chromatics PES Color
Concentrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE
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SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD BONDING + SOFT TOUCH
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Versaflex HC -Syringe tip cap-Case study snapshot.pdf
PRE-FILLED
SYRINGE COMPANY
S Y R I N G E T I P C A P
• Excellent sealing performance
• No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing
• Can be sterilized by EtO
• Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI
• Formulated a solution that met rigorous
medical application requirements
• Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply
continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with a TPE
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + EASY PROCESSING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Versaflex CL-Serum collection cartridge-Application Snapshot.pdf
A LIFE SCIENCE
COMPANY
S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N
C A R T R I D G E
• Excellent clarity
• Good bonding and peel strength onto PP
• Heat resistance
• Meet sterilization needs
• Easy processing
• Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with
excellent adhesion onto PP and good
sealing performance
• Met regulatory requirements for USP Class
VI and ISO 10993-4,5
• Provided a short lead time and on-site
technical service
Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
MEDICAL COMPLIANCE + SEALING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/reSound Bio -Swimming Goggle-Application Snapshot.pdf
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SWIMMING GEAR
BRAND
S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D
N O S E B R I D G E
• Bio-content material
• Good adhesion to PC
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• Easy to process
• Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A
TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a
natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the
nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets
• Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict
chlorine, brine, and QUV tests
• Offered prompt development and on-site technical
services to accelerate commercialization
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING
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reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Versaflex-coffee machine seal-Application snapshot.pdf
S M A L L A P P L I A N C E
O E M
C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L
• Soft durometers
• Good bonding to ABS
• Good flowability for easy processing
• Excellent sealing property
• Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent
peel force performance to meet the sealing
requirements
• Offered a short lead time and on-site technical
service to speed up the time to market
• Provided fast global collaboration between
regions, supporting the brand’s design team in
Europe and molders in Asia
Custom VersaflexTM Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
BONDING + SEALING PERFORMANCE
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