https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Global Closures producer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-toothbrush-base.pdf
ITALIAN MOLDER &
PART PRODUCER
L U X U R Y T O O T H B R U S H B A S E
• Density 4.0 SG
• Low water absorption
• Good mechanical performance
• Chemical resistance to toothpaste and cleaning products
• Worked in close collaboration with customer
to fully understand material requirements
• Provided an alternative to metal with the
processing and recyclability benefits of a
polymer
• Enabled customer to launch innovative new
product into the market winning Red Dot
Design Award
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Italian molder & Part producer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-luxury-closures-english.pdf
LEADING PRODUCER OF
CLOSURES FOR SPIRITS
L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S
• Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel
• Customization of density and color
• Easy processing
• FDA compliance
• Replaced metal with a weighted polymer
solution to maintain high-quality perception
• Minimized the appearance of chips from
everyday wear better than metal by
matching closure interior and metalized
coating colors
• Enabled the customer to introduce their
luxury closures to a new market segment
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified
Leading producer of closures for spirits
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/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/EHS Committee Charter %28Amended July 2022%29.pdf
Each Committee member will serve until his or her successor is
elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, retirement, resignation, or
removal by the Board
The Company’s Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Process Improvement or
his/her designee, will be the management liaison to the Committee
The Corporate Secretary or his/her designee shall be responsible for keeping minutes
of the Committee meetings
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Luxury Bottle Top - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CAP PRODUCER
L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P
• A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3
• Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content
• Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials
• Continuity of supply
• Formulated a custom material with post-
consumer recycled ABS content
• Provided a more sustainable solution while
keeping comparable performance characteristics
to the prime grade previously used
• Enabled customer to produce bottle top with
weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/gravi-tech-rec-recycled-formulations
Cap producer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Perfume Cap - Application Snapshot.pdf
PACKAGING
COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER
P E R F U M E C A P
• A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3
• Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content
• Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials
• Provide continuity of supply
• Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom
material with post-industrial recycled PP content
• Provided a more sustainable solution with 60%
recycled content while maintaining the
performance characteristics of prime PP
• Expedited speed to market, delivering material in
three weeks
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/gravi-tech-rec-recycled-formulations
Packaging component manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Gravi-Tech - HDPE Meat Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
PROHACCP
D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X
• Magnetic for detection in factory
• EU and FDA food contact compliance
• Durable for repeated use
• Color matching
• Enabled fast and accurate development of a
custom formulation meeting all customer
requirements
• Provided both material and color expertise
from a single source
• Matched color to specific blue providing
visual contrast against meat/food products,
enhancing detectability
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Prohaccp
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Gravi-Tech Formulations - Hearing Protection Headset - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Safety Equipment manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot - Therm-Tech Heat Sink for Vehicle Lights PDF.pdf
ELAUSA
ELECTRONICS
V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K
• Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight
• Maintain similar thermal transition to current material
• Simplify manufacturing
• Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g
• Provided the required thermal efficiency through
part re-design and material choice
• Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient
Design reducing risk of metal replacement
• Simplified manufacture process to a single
injection molding step
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations