Custom TPE addresses critical issues, delivers $100,000 in annual savings Because low durometer (softer) material is a requirement for this application, the manufacturer considered a switch to a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Explore Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers with Antimicrobial Technology That Protects Against Microbial Growth CLEVELAND – May 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio. GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.

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Homepage // News Center // Avient Expands reSound™ TPE Portfolio With New Grade Formulated With FDA-Reviewed, Post-Consumer Recycled Material CLEVELAND – March 28, 2022 – Avient today announced a new reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulation for use in certain food-contact applications. This new reSound REC TPE is a 65 Shore A hardness and contains 25 percent PCR content from recycled polypropylene (PP).

Starting with specific performance requirements, Avient’s formulation experts set to work developing several thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades that could deliver better productivity and enhanced key properties than the silicone rubber part. Extensive compatibility testing confirmed that the new grades would bond chemically with the engineering thermoplastic rigid substrate required in the device. Finally, the new TPE grades also boasted lower extractables because they required no crosslinking, unlike thermoset silicones.

MCHENRY, Ill. – PolyOne today announced an expansion of its industry-leading Versaflex™ CE thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio for consumer electronics with two new grades tailored specifically for portable audio speakers. The popularity of wireless speakers has exploded, giving smartphone and tablet users the freedom to listen to and share music anywhere they choose,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers at PolyOne. ™ TPEs vs.

CLEVELAND – June 11, 2018 – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today unveiled the first-ever thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material able to resist blue jean staining for white and light-colored phone cases. Using Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 TPE helps brands avoid the sourcing and manufacturing issues of silicone, and it is the only thermoplastic material that stands up to blue jean staining when used in white and light-colored phone cases. This recyclable thermoplastic also processes faster than silicones and adheres well to polycarbonate when overmolded.

PUNE, India – October 16, 2018 – PolyOne today announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) production line at its Pune facility in India. The highly automated and dedicated TPE line is the first of its kind in India, and is designed to manufacture GLS™ TPEs exclusively to maintain the highest levels of material quality. PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne Expands in India with New TPE Line and Technology Centre

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Develops New Silicone-Alternative TPE for Medical Tubing These constraints are fostering higher prices, longer lead times, and increased interest in silicone alternatives such as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) tubing solutions. In response, PolyOne formulated Versaflex™ HC BT218 TPE for biopharmaceutical tubing applications.

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