https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=21537
Overmolding
Specifying a substrate thickness of at least double that of the overmolded layer of TPEs will prevent warpage caused by this difference.
Another consideration is that recycling either material once it’s overmolded, whether cohesively or with adhesives, can be a challenge.
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
ColorForward™ 2024: the 18th edition of Avient’s annual color forecasting guide, featuring a palette of 20 colors and effects selected by color, marketing, and social trend experts to help plastic product designers, brand managers, and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.
reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): formulated with 35 to 75 percent bio-renewable feedstock without compromising property retention, adhesion strength in overmolding applications, or colorability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/lubrione-processing-guide.pdf
LubriOne™
INTERNALLY LUBRICATED
FORMULATIONS
PROCESSING GUIDE
LubriOne™
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations are designed to be self-lubricating materials, offering low
coefficient of friction and improved wear-resistance properties.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
Edgetek™
HIGH PERFORMANCE
FORMULATIONS
PROCESSING GUIDE
Edgetek™
The Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations portfolio covers a broad range of standard and custom formulated materials.
https://www.avient.com/content/compl-t-and-onforce-molding-guidelines-and-processing-conditions
Download the Guide
Download the processing guide
Guide Outline
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/advanced-composite-springs
Composite Springs Install Guide - Product Selection Guide
Product Selection Guide
Product Selection Guide
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=46
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Chinese)
Product Selection Guide
Product Selection Guide
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/glasforms-improved-adhesion-product-bulletin.pdf
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Infrastructure Reinforcement
• Concrete reinforcement
• Rebar
Industrial
• Containers
• Support structures
Electrical & Energy
• Insulator rods with overmolded
silicone jacketing
• Wind energy applications
Transportation
• Trailer reinforcement
• Support structures
FORMULATION LAP SHEAR - ASTM D3167-07
Polyester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,600 PSI
Vinyl Ester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,800 PSI
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/technora-fiber
Fiber Selection Guide
Fiber Selection Guide
Product Selection Guide
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/vectran-liquid-crystal-polymer
Fiber Selection Guide
Fiber Selection Guide
Product Selection Guide