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DENSO
M E C H A N I C A L H V A C D O O R F L A P
• Processability was key as the part had to be injection
compression molded due to its extremely thin nature
• Copper resistance
• Light weight
• Anti-static
• Low VOC
• Worked in close collaboration with the customer to
understand key design challenges and needs
• Streamlined the development process through global
presence, working locally in Europe while also running
trials in Asia
• Re-designed the part to provide a 90% weight
reduction
• Utilized material science expertise to create a custom
formulation that improved resistance to copper
deposits and enabled injection compression molding
Customized Maxxam™ Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COPPER RESISTANCE + PROCESSABLITY
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
E N G I N E B R A C K E T
• Exceptional structural properties with extremely high
stiffness and strength across a broad temperature range
(-40 to 160°F)
• Excellent creep resistance and fatigue endurance
• Lower weight with no reduction in performance
• Reduced weight by 40% with zero fatigue
failures during extensive field testing
• Provided technical support to optimize
design for metal-to-composite conversion
• Delivered composite solution with similar
system cost and more robust performance
than failure prone aluminum version
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + DURABILITY
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ELECTRONICS BRAND
P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R
W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T
• Ensures quality sound performance
• Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility
• Impact protection within a set temperature range
• Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g
• Reduced scrap and improved product
manufacturability, compared to metal, with
an injection molded formulation
• Met strict testing requirements, including
achieving desired impact protection
performance at the specific temperature
range and target weight
• Maintained depth of base sound
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY
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Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - Spanish
FABRICANTE DE
JERINGAS
É M B O L O D E J E R I N G A
D E S E C H A B L E
• Cumplir con las normas USP VI e ISO 10993-4,5
• Esterilización con gamma y EtO
• Rendimiento de sellado a largo plazo
• Bajo coeficiente de fricción (COF)
• Rendimiento uniforme en jeringas de diferentes diámetros
• Ofreció una solución formulada que cumple
con los requerimientos rigurosos de una
aplicación médica
• Mejoró la continuidad del suministro global
• Aumentó la eficiencia del proceso al
sustituir el material termoestable anterior
con un TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
SOLUCIÓN AVIENT
CUMPLIMIENTO + RENDIMIENTO
MÁS INFORMACIÓN
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BABY BOTTLE
MANUFACTURER
I N F A N T M I L K B O T T L E S
• Compliant with FDA food contact and China National
Standard GB 9685
• Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization
• Transparent for more pleasing appearance and easy
identification of measurement lines
• Good impact resistance
• Developed formulation to comply with both
FDA and GB 9685
• Provided material able to withstand
repeated steam sterilization and maintain
excellent mechanical performance
• Achieved a more pleasing color and clarity
to enhance measurement lines
• Met the need for impact resistance
Colorant Chromatics™ PPSU Precolor
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + HEAT RESISTANCE
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Application Snapshot Smartbatch Frost SFX Final
COSMETICS BRAND
P E R S O N A L C A R E P E T &
R P E T P A C K A G I N G
• Solutions suitable for 100% rPET carrier colorants
• Compatible with all ISBM molding machines
• Should work with a wide variety of rPET grades
• Worked with customer to provide a special
effect solution that achieved a matte or frost-
like effect in PET resin
• Created a formulation that diffuses light and
enhances bottle appearance, similar to edge-
glass
• Allowed the customer greater design freedom
with a wide range of color options
• Enabled customer to reduce VOC by
eliminating bottle spraying
SmartBatch™ Frost Collection
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
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Cosmetic brands
COSMETIC BRANDS
C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N
P O W D E R C O M P A C T
• Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening
pressure and sealing performance
• General FDA compliance
• Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water
and oxygen
• Overmold to PP with good compression set
• Delivered chemically resistant material with
excellent sealing properties and good
resilience to achieve requested
performance
• Provided onsite technical support to
improved injection speed and achieve good
bonding performance
• Offered a material solution that could be
leveraged across the customer’s global
cosmetic brands
Custom Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD RESILIENCE + EXCELLENT SEAL
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
H E A T S H I E L D C O M P O N E N T F O R
L E D H E A D L A M P
• The material needed to solve a hot spot issue
• A PA based grade
• High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK
• Electrically conductive
• Improved the parts long-term outdoor
performance
• Improved processability compared to high
temperature plastics, reducing tooling costs
• Reduced part weight by 37% than the previous
metal part, providing the customer with a more
economical solution
Customized PA based grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
THERMAL + ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
AVIENT SOLUTION
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Automotive OEM
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RESPIRATORY
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R
• Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality
• Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm
• NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white
• Good scratch and mar resistance
• Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach
• Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017
• Customized formulation to balance mar
resistance, flow, and laser marking
whiteness and clarity
• Collaborated on tooling improvements to
widen processing window and increase
yield rate
• Provided application development and on-
site technical support to manage short
shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap
Customized VersaflexTM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LASER MARKABLE + BONDABLE
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
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LAWN & GARDEN OEM
F A N F O R B L O W E R / V A C U U M
• Lighter than incumbent magnesium part to improve start-
up efficiency and enhance overall user experience
• High impact resistance to withstand the effect of fast-
moving landscaping debris
• Good dimensional stability to meet tight tolerances of
assembly
• Expertise to guide next-generation product
development
• Proved material performance success through
extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to
prove concept without prototyping and minimize
development costs
• Produced material globally to support regional
demands
• Referred customer to US-based dependable
mold shops to support local production
Complēt™ MT 40% Long Glass Fiber Impact
Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SERVICE CAPABILITY + GLOBAL SUPPLY
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