https://www.avient.com/news/new-polyone-technology-improves-brand-protection-and-combats-counterfeiting-consumer-electronics
CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has announced that its Versaflex™ soft-touch materials for consumer electronics are now available in combination with its Percept™ Authentication Technologies.
Our new solution meets both those objectives, by joining PolyOne’s Percept anti-counterfeiting ability with the soft-touch, performance, and durability benefits of Versaflex.”
https://www.avient.com/idea/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch
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.
This custom Versaflex grade provides 60 Shore A hardness and superior tear strength.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/silcosperse-ec-product-bulletin.pdf
CB is also available as
a European food regulation compliant grade.
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INSULATIVE
ANTISTAT
DISSIPATIVE
CONDUCTIVE
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Delivers a range of properties from
anti-static through conductive
• Achieves greater conductivity levels
with lower loadings in single- and
multi-wall nanotubes
• Anti-static performance available
at lower doses
• Dark color options, such as browns,
blues or reds, available at lower dosages
in single-wall nanotubes
• Suitable for peroxide- or platinum-cured
silicone formulations
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Silcosperse EC Electrically Conductive additive
dispersions are found in a variety of markets,
including transportation, energy, electrical &
electronics, and the films & coatings industry.
Some of the applications include:
• Potting applications
• LED lighting components
• Resistors
• Printable electronics
• Electrical components
• Conductive films
• Flexible electronics
• Insulator depolarization
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sem-stain-resistant-phone-cases-application-bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 is the first of its kind and only blue jean stain resistant thermoplastic elastomer for
white and light-colored phone cases.
Reduce overall costs – Versaflex CE 3320-70 has
lower manufacturing and total part costs compared
to silicone.
VERSAFLEX
CE 3320-70
Color Clear
Hardness 70
Tensile Strength (PSI) 1788
Elongation % 373
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GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
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?
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Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Agriculture Film
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins: offer significant reduction of melt fracture and die build-up for polyolefin film applications to improve processing efficiency and save machine start-up time.
Versaflex™ CE 3130 Series TPEs: a range of non-blooming thermoplastic elastomers for demanding consumer electronics, automotive, and appliance applications requiring premium surface finish, enhanced feel, and improved aesthetics with UV, stain, abrasion, and scratch resistance.
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive TPE for Textile Fabrics: a cost-effective alternative to TPU adhesive films and traditional glues, free of plasticizers, with low VOC content, OEKO-TEX 100-2 compliance, and excellent washability up to 60°C, combining strong and seamless adhesion to polyester and nylon fabrics with outstanding elastic recovery for high wearing comfort in target applications such as functional sports attire, fitness apparel, and underwear
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Cesa™ Anti-fog Plus Additives for Multilayer Films- Product Bulletin (Chinese)
Solutions that work in both hot and cold fog conditions and in mono and multilayer film to keep food attractive for longer (Chinese language version)