https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/case-study-one-pager-trilliant-xr-xray-glasses.pdf
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
S U R G I C A L X - R A Y G L A S S E S
• Replace lead while providing uniform shielding
performance
• Radiation shielding up to 140KeV
• Improve glasses design
• Compliance with Radiation Protection Regulation: Adult
eye exposure must be below 20 mSv per calendar year
• Conducted extensive testing to ensure comparable and
uniform shielding performance
• Improved geometric flexibility
• Lowered shielding component costs 30-50% by
eliminating machining and assembly steps (associated
with lead)
• Reduced weight of the glasses and enabled a more
ergonomic design
• Eliminated disposal concerns associated with lead
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LEAD REPLACEMENT + PROCESSABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS
B A T T E R Y S F R A M E
• Recycled materials where possible
• Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating
• BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts)
• Thermal performance for some parts
• High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts
• Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame
including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and
thermally conductive formulations
• Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content
to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low
thickness to minimize weight
• Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery
system with a modular design for use in multiple
applications – maximizing the working life of the battery
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + RECYCLED MATERIALS
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EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
J A C K E T F O R T H I N F T T H
C A B L E S
• FTTH jacket material for cables installed in premises
where no duct and little space is available
• Superior crush resistance for small diameter cables
• UV and chemical resistance including solvents, oil, acid
and bases
• Utilized formulation expertise to provide a solution
with the desired combination of performance
characteristics
• Provided superior UV and chemical resistance,
increasing cable lifetime
• Reduced attenuation loss due to better crush
resistance
• Enabled the required flexibility and reduced cable
weight
ECCOH™ 5970 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CHEMICAL + UV RESISTANCE
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EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R
I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S
• Low shrinkage for connectorization
• Easy to strip for efficient installation
• Good kink resistance
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Provided an alternative solution, with improved
performance, compared to PA12 and PBT
materials on the market
• Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for
easier installation
• Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire
performance
• Increased processing speeds, reducing overall
manufacturing cost
ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRIPPABILITY + LOW SHRINKAGE
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GLOBAL CABLE
MANUFACTURER
M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L
F I B E R C A B L E S
Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable
performance and production, including:
• High speed processing at a low wall thickness
• Good colorability
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• UV ageing performance
• Low shrinkage
• Enabled faster processing speeds and
manufacturing consistency with a reliable
material, eliminating waste
• Enabled easier installation with excellent
colorability at low wall thickness
• Provided technical support to transfer the
product to multiple plants
ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PROCESSABILITY + COLORABILITY
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Global cable manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5702 SEPAP - Riser Cables - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
H I G H F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S
• Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a
thickness of 350µm
• Low shrinkage
• Water, UV and chemical resistance
• Low CoF
• Reduced cable weight by decreasing the jacket
thickness from 550µm to 350µm
• Provided required CPR classification at a reduced
thickness allowing installation in homes and
buildings in between walls and floors
• Increased cable lifetime due to improved
chemical and UV resistance
• Enabled fast cable processing
ECCOH™ 5702 SEPAP Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTHWEIGHT + UV/CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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MAJOR W&C
PRODUCER
L O W - V O L T A G E W I R E J A C K E T
& I N S U L A T I O N
• Flame retardance
• Heat resistance up to 125°C
• Long term insulation resistance (LTIR)
• Cold temperature resistance
• Offered singular formulation capable of
meeting UL-44, UL-4703, UL-1277 and CSA
22.2 listing specifications
• Delivered economical solution suitable for
multiple end-use commercial and residential
applications
• Provided on-site technical support to
optimize production quality and speed
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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PIPE & FITTINGS
MANUFACTURER
W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N
• Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT
• Specific color targets for external and inner layers
• Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer
• Food contact approval for the inner layer
• Batch-to-batch consistency
• Matched color references in concentrates
suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT
• Developed custom colorant/antioxidant
combination masterbatch with high
resistance to chlorine and food contact
approval for the inner layer
• Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for
sustained performance
Color concentrates and color/antioxidant
combination masterbatch
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COLOR + PERFORMANCE
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TRACTOR TRAILER
OEM
C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S
• Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered,
metal-laminated inner sidewall panels
• Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight
• Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength
• Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and
dimensional requirements
• Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction
with CFA solution
• Provided formulation to enhance throughput,
leading to a 43% overall cost reduction
• Created value beyond initial technical challenge
with a credible problem solving approach
• Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls,
uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness,
and rigidity
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives
(CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + COST REDUCTION
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PIRANHA
M A R I N E P R O P E L L E R
• Similar mechanical properties to aluminum and stainless
steel
• Improved impact resistance, durability, and vibration
damping properties
• Injection moldable
• Enabled up to 20% more impact resistance compared to standard
long fiber reinforced materials, including the incumbent material
• Improved durability and vibration damping allowing the blades to
flex and absorb energy from minor impacts
• Facilitated an interchangeable blade system providing a cost-
effective solution for repairs and tuning of propulsion thrust to meet
a boat’s intended use, for either speed or transporting loads
• Enhanced design flexibility allowing for the innovative blade design
to provide 400% more reverse thrust than standard propellers and
twice as much as competing metal propellers
Complēt™ MT Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Nylon 6
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
TOUGHNESS + DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
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