https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Surround - Respiratory Product Case - Application Snapshot.pdf
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
OEM
B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G
• Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect
users from electrical shock
• Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning
protocols
• Colorable material to differentiate models
• Achieve target shrink rates
• Injection moldable for high-volume production
• Provided a custom concentrate material for
flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance
• Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper
blending and consistent end-application
performance
• Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw
material supply
Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber
Reinforced Polycarbonate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/case-study-nymax-rigid-phone-case.pdf
LEADING OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS OEM
P R O T E C T I V E P H O N E C A S E
• Alternative to traditional PC/ABS for improved toughness
and chemical resistance
• Substrate must have improved bondability to a protective
TPE overmold
• Looking for a differentiated “feel”
• Offered a proven expertise in selecting the
right combination of substrate polymer, TPE
for overmolding, and color concentrate for
optimal processing and performance
• Provided custom solution after collaborating
with molders and OEM through on-site trials
and troubleshooting support
• Enabled the customer to expand their
offering for the outdoor consumer market
• Custom Nymax™ PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/CCG Application Snapshot_Endoscope.pdf
Surgical instrument oem
SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT OEM
E N D O S C O P E C O M P O N E N T S
• Functional differentiation
• ISO 10993 compliance
• Excellent resistance to steam sterilization
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Delivered a variety of bright, distinguishing color
choices for functional differentiation
• Minimized color deviation
• Provided a biocompatible solution
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply
Transcend Premier PPSU Healthcare Pre-
colored Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/norbert-merklein.pdf
He has more than 35 years of experience in global leadership roles
in the chemicals industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versollan TPE-Compression Controller - Case study snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R
H O U S I N G G R I P
• Good adhesion to PCTG
• Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics
• Medical regulation compliance
• Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent
bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance
• Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft-
touch material
• Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR
177.2600
• Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable
esthetic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT
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Versollan Thermoplastic Elastomers
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound BIO TPE -Underwire-case study snapshot.pdf
FAMOUS
UNDERWEAR
BRAND
U N D E R W I R E
• Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to
help meet customer’s sustainable goals with
good rigidity and supporting strength
• Improved comfort and softness compared to
a normal steel underwire design
• Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good
chemical resistance, durability, and wash
fastness
Customized reSound™ BIO TPE
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Onflex-Cell Pack Cooling Tube-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
VEHICLE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER
C E L L P A C K C O O L I N G T U B E
• Comply with ISO 3384-1:2011 for TPE compression set
• Comply with ISO 11359-2:1999 standard for linear thermal
expansion
• Good ethanediol resistance
• Good sealing performance
• Customized a Shore 60A hardness TPE
formulation with good physical property
retention
• Achieved good compression set and bonding
performance with PA12
• Qualified thermal expansion by customer
• Provided excellent ethanediol resistance under
both low and high temperature conditions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + SEALING
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OnFlex™ TPE Custom Formulation
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PALLET
MANUFACTURER
N O N - S L I P S T R I P S
• Improve top deck coefficient of friction
• Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower
temperatures
• Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan
• Provided onsite technical support to incorporate
a secondary material in the existing
manufacturing process
• Shortened the product development life cycle
by quickly providing a durable material within
our existing product portfolio that improved grip
• Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns
• Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer,
and color polymer solutions to enable product
innovation
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?