https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Complet LFT - Moisture Resistant Nylon - Snowmobile Running Board case study.pdf
SNOWMOBILE OEM
R U N N I N G B O A R D
• Strength and stiffness comparable to incumbent aluminum
• Impact resistance at cold temperatures
• Fatigue resistance
• Extended mechanical performance, even with exposure to
water (melted snow)
• Good cosmetic finish with UV resistance
• Tailored a formulation that maintained
performance despite routine moisture exposure
and met customer aesthetic standards to
eliminate the need for decoration
• Guided metal-to-composite conversion and
design to redirect weld lines to non-critical
structural areas, allowing complex geometric
cutouts without post-operation requirements
• Enabled cost reduction through assembly step
simplification
Complēt Moisture Resistant Long Fiber
Reinforced Nylons
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
RESIST MOISTURE + METAL CONVERSION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT Automotive Steering Column Bracket.pdf
TIER 1
SUPPLIER
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
B R A C K E T & L E V E R
• Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative
• Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support
bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever
• Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal
deflection allowance
• High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal
• Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal
to composite conversion
• Provided structural design & fiber orientation
consultations along with CAE analysis to
predict performance met requirements
• Shortened manufacturing lead time by
supplying injection molded material solution
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-technical-bulletin-sept-2020.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
VERSAFLEX™ PF
Tack Layer for
Surface Protective Films
Properties Versaflex PF MD6727
Versaflex PF
MD6741
Versaflex PF
MD6649
Versaflex PF
9512
Versaflex PF
MD6666
Versaflex PF
MD6748
Versaflex PF
MD6700
Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering
Medium Tack
Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack
Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High
Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals
MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5
MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- --
Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94
Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30
G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105
DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21
LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm
Stainless Steel
after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6
after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3
PMMA2
after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8
after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8
after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3
Polycarbonate3
after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0
after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8
after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8
1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF
2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.)
3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially
developed for the manufacture of co-extruded
surface protective films that apply easily, maintain
tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and
remove completely with little-to-no residue or
ghosting.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4699
MM498B-1 WHITE NP (New Pigment Disp)
https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
Similar to other resin systems, the addition of a color pigment may lower mechanical properties.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/cai-overview-brochure.pdf
Look to us for help in solving your complex
challenges with colors—special effects,
molded-in metallics, high temperature
applications and more.
SOLID COLOR MASTERBATCHES
• Customizable color solutions for a wide
range of industries and uses, including high
temperature applications
• Special effect colors and finishes, such as
metallic, pearlescent or granite
• Sustainable choices, such as bio-colorants
or super concentrates
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES
• Rapid and sustainable color development
that adds value and versatility to the
production process
• Able to combine with a variety of performance
additives for multi-functional formulations
PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING
ADDITIVES
• Performance enhancing additives for UV
protection, scratch resistance, anti-microbe
formation, flame retardance and much more
• Processing enhancement additives to
improve efficiencies in any type of
manufacturing process
COLOR AND ADDITIVE COMBINATION
MASTERBATCHES
• Color and additive combination masterbatches
that combine stock or custom colors with
functional performance in a single solution
• Special formulations are customized and
optimized for specific needs, from paint
replacement on metal to parts with the
appearance of fabric
Ready to learn more?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Final 2_Avient Semicondcutor Packaging Case Study Snapshot 2024.pdf
S E M I C O N D U C TO R
PAC K A G IN G O E M
S P E C I A L T Y , S T A T I C
D I S S I P A T I V E P A C K A G I N G
• Provide protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and environmental
variations
• Ensure highly specialized, clean manufacturing conditions
• Deliver stringent quality control of ionic and metal contamination
• Maintain availability of raw materials across a global supply chain
• Ability to translate production globally
• Protected critical electronics from ESD while providing
an environmental barrier
• Adhered to strict quality and cleanliness controls from
raw material handling through production to help
maintain high-purity standards, such as ultra-clean
feeders, deionized water, and specific HVAC systems,
supporting quality initiatives, including PCS reviews,
eCoA, and HA assessments
• Exceeded customer expectations for controlling ionic
and metal contamination down to parts per billion (PPB)
• Offered global capabilities with local support and material
supply to meet growing semiconductor industry needs
Stat-Tech Static Dissipative Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/GlasArmor Ballistic Resistant Panels Case Study.pdf
Metal fencing or concrete walls and
barriers would protect against ballistic fire, but are
permanent structures that can be difficult to repair or
replace in the case of an attack.
Level 8 specifies protection
against a 7.62 mm rifle using a lead core, full metal
jacket 0.308 caliber copper military ball.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/ColorMatrix UV Brochure.pdf
UV light can cause reactions in UV sensitive
food and beverages that result in changes in
taste, odor and texture, as well as degrading
colored dyes and pigments in plastic
packaging.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/in-house-plastisol-program-bulletin.pdf
Consider, too, that additional supply chain issues
regarding pigments, stabilizers and additives that
are regularly rationalized out of production can
leave you scrambling for last minute formulation
alternatives that require requalification.