Medical Overmolding Avient has several USP VI overmolding products available for use in medical device applications. Versaflex™ OM 9-801N was developed to bond to a variety of substrates allowing molders to use the same thermoplastic elastomer with varying substrates.

Beyond those goals, Kalas wanted to use the opportunity to make a major leap forward in its sustainability efforts by reducing its overall lead exposure at two key facilities.  Teams from both companies worked together on the needed conversion, eventually developing new Geon™ vinyl compounds using stabilizers without lead that delivered equivalent processing and performance parameters. In addition to developing the right materials, the teams worked closely to transition all aspects of manufacturing using the new materials.

Here are the top five benefits of using these additives. For example, you may use a single site for production that serves various locations or geographies. With UV protection, formulators have more flexibility to use UV sensitive ingredients and not rely on the formulation alone to be UV-stable.

Use a 3° - 5° draft per side on all long draw areas. The use of mold materials with high heat transfer, such as beryllium copper, can be used to cool slides or inserts. Enables use of robotics

PFAS are widely used in various products to impart properties such as resistance to heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. They are used in a variety of industries such as packaging, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial materials. PFAS have been commonly used to allow products to meet rigid performance standards while also meeting regulatory compliance.

The interest and activity for our sustainable solutions used in packaging has never been higher," said Brand owners for all types of consumer products are setting sustainability goals to increase the amount of post-consumer recycled content (PCR) used in their packaging and improve the recyclability of that packaging at end of use. The ability to use recycled content is a priority for our customers and for our world,"

Such regulations usually stipulate which chemicals are permitted to be used in plastic articles that will contact food, and may set restrictions on permitted use levels, or levels of chemicals that may migrate into the food stuffs. Avient and ColorMatrix Group Inc. make no warranties or representations, express or implied regarding the use of the above mentioned products.

You’ve seen this trend in consumer electronics that mix glossy and matte surfaces, or use a TPE on buttons or areas where a product is gripped. Soft TPEs can be used to maximize speaker performance by reducing housing vibrations where enclosure parts meet. Consider using integrated gaskets to reduce the ‘noise’ that vibrations often cause.

Sync design with manufacturability: Learn how Avient Design Labs can help with your next project Discover how injection overmolded Polystrand™ CFRTP adds strength and flexibility to this ultra-lightweight and ultra-cool binding

Consider combining comfort with color and performance properties using enhanced soft touch GLS™ TPE materials for even better results. In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. Consumer products that use a TPE grip have been used extensively to provide ergonomic benefits, particularly for usability and safety.