https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Cesa Stat Pet Food Packaging Case Study Snapshot.pdf
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING COMPANY P E T F O O D P A C K A G I N G • Incorporate an antistatic additive into pet food packaging to dissipate static in hot and dry environments • Improve efficiency within a robotic packaging process • Support extended packaging shelf life • Leveraged technical expertise in packaging additives to identify a suitable formulation for static dissipation in harsh environments • Provided a customized and effective antistatic additive solution that complemented the automated packaging process while providing added durability and protection to extend shelf life Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Oncolor Polymer Colorants-Sign board protive tape-case study snapshot_0520.pdf
EXTRUSION FILM MANUFACTURER S I G N B O A R D P R O T E C T I V E T A P E • Film application with a high concentration of TIO2 (>80%) • Good performance on light fastness and anti-yellowing OnColor Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-caps.pdf
LUXURY PACKAGING MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S • Specific gravity of 1.6 • EU and FDA compliant material • ABS-based material suitable for electroplating • Delivered a customized density polymer that supported electroplating, resulting in both the look and feel of metal • Demonstrated experience and expertise in density-modified material technology and electroplating to reach application goals quickly and cost-effectively Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Playground Equipment Application Snapshot.pdf
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T • Protection from harsh elements and weathering • Coating solution to protect children against metal abrasions • Range of bright colors • Formulated without phthalates • Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches • Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives to resist mold growth • Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate plastisol formulations CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bergamid - Hair Clippers - Application Snapshot.pdf
E L E C T R I C H A I R C L I P P E R S HAIRSTYLING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER • Regulatory – UL rated flame retardancy • High stiffness and impact resistance • Excellent surface appearance • Colorability/color matching – specific black color • Provided color matching expertise to match glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific customer requirement • Enabled customer to diversify into a new market with a new design of hair clipper for consumers • Developed material quickly - three months from brief to production Bergamid™ A700 glass reinforced flame retardant formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-perfume-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
COSMETIC PACKAGING MANUFACTURER P E R F U M E C A P • A weighted material with a metallic finish • A material that could be injection molded into a premium perfume cap • Formulated a weighted material with 2.0 specific gravity that is FDA approved • Enabled customer to enter the premium packaging market, typically reserved for metal working converters • Provided a material that could be injection molded • Provided metallic finish aesthetic with cool touch haptics Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Versaflex HC -Syringe tip cap-Case study snapshot.pdf
PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Remafin_ Fiber Colorants for PP-Hygiene Nonwoven-case study snapshot.pdf
Hygiene fiber manufacturer HYGIENE FIBER MANUFACTURER P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Meet FDA requirements specified by the customer • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver the brighter white colorants to make the final product look whiter and cleaner • Developed an FDA colorant to meet customer regulatory specifications • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a brighter white color for the final product Remafin Fiber Colorants for PP KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?