https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/OnFlex-Lip gloss tube tip -case study snapshot_0904.pdf
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer COSMETIC PACKAGING MANUFACTURER L I P G L O S S T U B E T I P • Excellent clarity and high fluidity • FDA thermoplastic elastomer • Overmolds to PE as good sealing performance • Met customer’s design requirements, such as a skin-like feel • Offered transparent appearance • Met FDA 21 compliance • Overmolded onto PE compared with silicone OnFlex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION SOFT TOUCH + FDA COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/decking-case-study-1-pager.pdf
STRUCTURAL DECKING R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R • Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking • Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong adhesion • Low thermal expansion • Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing • Added strength to HDPE deck boards to enable industry-leading load capacity and joist spacing spans • Extended product life with superior adhesion of PE tape via co-extrusion • Improved supply reliability with product manufactured in Englewood, CO Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION INCREASED STRENGTH LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CCG Mini Case Study_ 3D Dental Scanner_0.pdf
DENTAL TOOL OEM 3 D D E N T A L S C A N N E R • Achieve accurate color match to non-polysulfone (PSU) components • Must be compatible with hospital disinfectants and survive repeated steam sterilization • Developed precise color match to other resins used in adjacent parts, maintaining accurate brand identification • Provided expertise in pigments and critical color manufacturing for high performance resins • Customized a high-performance solution able to withstand steam sterilization in an autoclave Transcend™ Precolored Gray and Precolored White PSU KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents - Tailgate Trim - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM T A I L G A T E T R I M • Reduce part weight • Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material • Class A surface finish • Compatible with core-back injection molding process • Offered a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Reduced part weight by 18% • Decreased cycle time by 8% • Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate trim Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-case-study.pdf
DENTAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER T O O T H B R U S H E S • Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs) • Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality • Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin • Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production bottlenecks • Provided full antimicrobial functionality at lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings • Designed universal carrier that enabled additive use across a variety of resins • Reduced lead time over previous supplier by one week, enabling customer to better manage inventory levels and increase production efficiencies WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + VERSATILITY LEARN MORE © 2020, Avient Corporation, All Right Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/withstand-antimicrobial-additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/mulch-films-case-study-french.pdf
• Prise en charge totale de la certification du produit final pour les normes EN13432 et EN17033 • Formulé avec des pigments testés et approuvés par un organisme certifié OnColor™ Bio-Colorants PRINCIPALES EXIGENCES POURQUOI AVIENT ?
SOLUTION AVIENT DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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?
AVIENT SOLUTION ERGONOMICS + METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S E A T P A N • Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with lightweight composite material • Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts and fasteners into a single injection molded component, lowering costs $100k year • Saved time and money using FEA validation to confirm real-world performance before building tooling • Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to test fit and function Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT + COST SAVINGS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Gordon Composites Diving Board Spring Case Study Snapshot.pdf
DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G POOL DECK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION CORROSION RESISTANCE + LESS WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/dock-shelter-1-page.pdf
LOADING DOCK SHELTERS R E I N F O R C I N G S T A Y S Replacement for steel or composite stays to provide reliable seal from external environment: • Withstand repeated flex and twisting, pass rigorous proprietary flexural testing requirements • Maintain performance in extreme temperatures • Enabled repeated twisting and flexing without failure, up to 90˚ bends, due to exceptional mechanical properties • Customized finishing to meet specific shape and edge surface requirements • Improved supply reliability with product manufactured in Montrose, CO Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite Springs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION FATIGUE RESISTANCE + DURABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.