https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/MAXXAM NHFR Push Buttons Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Appliance Manufacturer APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER P U S H B U T T O N S • Non-halogen to industry standards • Lower density • Good impact properties • Easy to process • High aesthetics • Provided a non-halogenated solution while improving the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade • Supported the project with various expertise in design, regulatory and technical support • Helped to reduce the system cost and make our customer more competitive in the market Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/eccoh-5565-antenna-power-cable.pdf
CABLE MANUFACTURER A N T E N N A P O W E R C A B L E • Elongation at -40°C • High temperature bend test at 130°C • Low water absorption • Resistance to braided shielding • Fire performance to pass CPR class Dca • Provided best cold performance compared to competitor solutions • Enabled faster processing with increased line speed • Met material fire performance requirements and all other performance criteria ECCOH™ 5565 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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A M E R I C A & A S I A • Eliminate voids in plastic that create quality issues • Reduce high scrap rates due to sink marks • Improve low strength-to-weight ratio due to voids • Reduce long cycle times • Run more fractional melt / low melt flow resins • Improved cell structure and physical properties • Removed sink marks to reduce scrap rates • Improved gas retention when used with N2 physical foam • Reduced short shots for lower scrap rates • Improved melt flow and created a more controllable foaming process • Provided greater ability to process low melt flow resins Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-bt218-biopharmaceutical-tubing-case-study.pdf
MEDICAL TUBING EXTRUDER B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L T U B I N G • Low leachables & extractables • Great tensile performance and kink resistance • Good thermal weldability • Excellent clarity and medical blue tint • ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free (ADF) • Supplied drop-in material replacement to overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE • Offered a lower extractable profile than comparable materials in the market • Enabled easy material transition without changes in tooling or thermal welding machine settings • Formulated solution with proprietary additives to provide clarity and prevent yellowing after sterilization Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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OUTDOOR OEM C A B L E S L I D E • Reduce wear and improve performance to minimize noise and string fraying caused by highly repetitive use • Increase lubricity while maintaining balance of rigidity and impact strength • Perform in outdoor environments • Reduce total part price LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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All Rights Reserved. • Utilized material expertise to present multiple customized options, allowing the customer to select a solution that best met both cost and performance requirements • Quickly turned around a specialty formulation that outperformed the incumbent and competitive materials being reviewed • Delivered solution that worked with existing tooling to minimize costs • Supported material transition with coefficient of friction testing and live technical service https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations
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ARCHERY OEM C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P • UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics • Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to ensure bow accuracy and precision • Reliability of supply while also offering comparable performance to incumbent materials Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation & Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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All Rights Reserved. • Provided both a substrate and overmold material that delivered improved performance over incumbent solutions • Offered material expertise and onsite technical support to select formulations that could be used in existing tooling • Maintained open communications to manage supply and ensure rapid turnaround to meet customer deadlines https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/edwards-ballistic-panels-case-study.pdf
EDWARDS DESIGN & FABRICATION M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S • Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers • Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without heavy equipment • Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field • Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance, additional protection by layering panels • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, improved portability over concrete or sandbags • Enabled easy installation with common carpentry tools • Customized color formulations to meet needed camouflage without painting GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ PF 4142 - Gel Filled Central Loose Tube Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E T U B E C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1 • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Rigidity close to PBT • Melting point higher than 100°C • Developed a custom formulation to reach required rigidity • Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with previous PBT material • Provided expertise in process improvement to help the customer achieve a more competitive processing speed ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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Entry door 1-page case study EXTERIOR DOORS R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide: • Corrosion resistance • Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris • Structural performance to meet regional wind load requirements • Improved resistance to corrosion and moisture degradation • Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs. unreinforced metal • Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet metal while maintaining structural performance Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION DENT REDUCTION + CORROSION RESISTANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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