Why Avient and Borealis undertook this study 

Why consider plastics in lieu of metal?

Facing these challenges, engineers from a leading global wire and cable manufacturer approached Avient to explore new material formulations that would also improve processability and productivity without sacrificing stringent flame and data performance requirements. THE SOLUTION The manufacturer worked with Avient to identify alternatives to FEP insulation that would meet requirements in their data cable.

Avient determined the TPE would perform satisfactorily at an 85 Shore A hardness level. Next, the materials team formulated a grade that would offer enough heat resistance to be overmolded onto polypropylene, the underlying rigid material.

New raw materials are selected by Regional Technical Managers in all regions and pre- screened to fulfill all requirements before a request for a new raw material is entered. New raw materials are selected by Technical Managers in all selected sites and pre-screened to fulfill all requirements before a new raw material is approved for use.

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A developer of gaming accessories saw an untapped market opportunity for controller grips featuring a glow-in-the-dark effect that would appeal to style- conscious customers. Since gamers often use grips intensively for hours, there was also a risk that the soft silicone would peel off due to the unrelenting pressure on the part.

Create a new olefinic material for an HVAC door flap that would remove weight and withstand copper deposits in a luxury vehicle for an exclusive German automaker. In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material and process would need to deliver an ultra-low cycle time with improved processability and tailored crystallization dynamics, while also resisting warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

Acqua Plose needed a cap that would maintain their highest standards of water quality, seal integrity and sustainability. Finding a cap that would not comprise the integrity of the water was critical for Acqua Plose.

Because this supplier fabricates with both metal and plastic in its operations, the team decided to find out if converting metal parts to plastic would be an option. The group explained that they needed a material that would exhibit minimal color change after exposure to outdoor environments.