https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Luxury Bottle Top - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CAP PRODUCER L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P • A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3 • Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content • Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials • Continuity of supply • Formulated a custom material with post- consumer recycled ABS content • Provided a more sustainable solution while keeping comparable performance characteristics to the prime grade previously used • Enabled customer to produce bottle top with weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + METALLIZATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P • Specific gravity of 2.2 • White color for metallic surface treatment • Touch and feel of ceramic • FDA compliant material • Formulated a custom, ABS-based material suitable for electroplating to achieve desired weight, look, and feel of metal • Combined material, electroplating, and application experience and expertise to support the process from concept to production Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S E A T P A N • Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with lightweight composite material • Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts and fasteners into a single injection molded component, lowering costs $100k year • Saved time and money using FEA validation to confirm real-world performance before building tooling • Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to test fit and function Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT + COST SAVINGS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/avient-switzerland-gmbh-published-commercial-register.pdf
P'210614) 1 Rothausstrasse 61 4't 32 Muttenz Ei Lö Zweck Ei Lö weitere Adressen 1 Die Gesellschaft bezweckt den Erutrerb, die Verwaltung und Veräusserung von Beteiligungen an Unternehmen, die auf dem Gebiete der Chemie und venruandten Gebieten tätig sind, insbesondere im Bereich Kunststoffe und Beschichtungen, namentlich, aber nicht ausschliesslich, Kunststoffpräparationen, Additive und Pigmente.
Abspaltung: Die Gesellschaft überträgt die "Geschäftseinheit Pigmente" gemäss Spaltungsvertrag vom 08.04.2020 mit Aktiven von CHF 242'133'047.00 und Passiven (Fremdkapital) von CHF 142'133'047.00 auf die "Colorants lnternational AG" (CHE-402.794.086), in Muttenz.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/mesa-pool-colorants-brochure_0.pdf
Available as liquid colorants or dry pigment packs, count on Mesa to deliver an exquisite appearance with long-lasting performance every time.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/case-study-colormatrix-impress-rpet-bottle.pdf
Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?
All Rights Reserved. https://www.polyone.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/impress-high-gloss-metallic-effect-colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-luxury-closures-spanish.pdf
PRODUCTOR LÍDER DE TAPONES PARA BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS T A P O N E S D E L U J O • Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece aspecto y sensación metálicos • Personalización de densidad y color • Procesamiento sencillo • Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA • El metal se sustituye con un compuesto plástico de densidad modificada para mantener una percepción de alta calidad • Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano, que supera al metal porque permite hacer coincidir el interior de la tapa con los colores de revestimiento metalizado • Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi- Tech™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech BIO Bio-Based Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
Gravi-Tech BIO bio-based formulations enable visual surface effects and aesthetics including metallic finish, cool touch, and color variation.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Customized density offering a wide range of specific gravities (1.5–11 gm/cm3) • Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance that can be adapted depending on base resin as required • Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics and cool touch • Design flexibility and processing ease • Food contact compliance available MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Applications in packaging and consumer goods in which a more sustainable solution is preferred: • Cosmetic caps and closures • Perfume caps • Spirit bottle caps • Luxury boxes • Handles and knobs SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers cost versus metal PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5077 FD Natural Gravi-Tech BIO RS5200-5001 RS FD Natural Gravi-Tech BIO RS5200-5001 RS FD Natural X1 Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5003 FD Black Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5004 FD Black Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5002 FD Black Base Resin Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Recycled Content/Filler g/cm Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.90 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 AVAILABLE GRADES Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Luxury Closures Application Bulletin_Online.pdf
When designing with metals like aluminum, zinc, iron, steel, and other alloys, you may face processing challenges and complexity.
Get the look and touch of metal – With grades suitable for metalization and electroplating you can achieve the look and feel of metal FOR CONVERTERS Compete in premium markets – Gravi-Tech material’s luxury aesthetics allow plastics converters to reach new markets by competing against aluminum, zinc, iron, or steel and other alloys.
Utilize existing molds – Replace current ABS solutions with low shrinkage PP grades and utilize your existing molds GT5200- 0013 GT7300- 0006 GT7300- 0010 PVD 2.0 GT5200- 0016 PVD 3.0 GT5200- 5025 GT7300- 5020 NATURAL FD GT5200- 5009 BLACK SO FD GT5200- 5044 GT5200- 5016 X2 BLACK FD GT7300- 5007 X1 WHITE FD GT7300- 5003 BLACK FD GT5200- 5003 BLACK FD GRV PP- 030-IO BLACK FD GT5200- 5068 X2 BLACK FD GT5200- 5009 X5 BLACK SO GT7300- 5021 NATURAL FD GT7300- 5003 BLACK FD GT5200- 5003 BLACK FD GRV PP- 030-IO BLACK FD CI GT5200- 5089 NATURAL C GT5200- 5082 BLACK Specific Gravity* 2 2 2 3 1.25 1.6 1.85 2 2 2.2 2.5 2.5 3 1.20 1.90 2.2 2.50 2.50 3.0 1.20 1.20 Electroplating No Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes No Possibly Possibly Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not tested Not tested Not tested Yes Yes Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)/Vacuum Metallization Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Base Resin PP ABS ABS PP PP ABS PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP rPP (ocean bound) rPP (PCR) Base Color White Black Grey Black Natural Natural Black Beige Black White Black Black Black Black Black Natural/ Beige Black Black Black Natural Black FDA Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Filled Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Region Produced North America North America North America North America Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Can be metalized or electroplated to deliver the look and feel of metal
Move Over, Metal
Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer