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Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versollan™
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Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versollan™
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GLS 373-127 NATURAL
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The popularity of wireless speakers has exploded, giving smartphone and tablet users the freedom to listen to and share music anywhere they choose,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers at PolyOne.
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GLS™ Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomer:
• Gives OEMs the design freedom to make their own syringe stoppers and improve manufacturing processes versus traditional thermoset rubber stoppers
• Simple, one-step injection molding process versus multiple steps with thermoset rubber
• Streamlines production while increasing margins and profitability
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Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives
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GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese)
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GLS™ Versaflex™ PF
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Microsoft PowerPoint - 2021 Baird Sustainability Conference AVIENT CORPORATION (NYSE: AVNT) B A I R D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y C O N F E R E N C E F E B R U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 2 1 WALTER RIPPLE V I C E P R E S I D E N T , S U S T A I N A B I L T Y • 28 Years Industry Experience • Bachelors of Chemistry, Texas A&M University • Executive MBA, University of Michigan • Former VP & General Manager, Global GLS TPE Business • 2+ years Vice President, Sustainability Avient Corporation 2 SUSTAINABILITY A T A V I E N T P E O P LE P RO D U CT S P LA N E T P E R F O RM AN CE O U R M I S S I O N E N A B L E O U R C U S T O M E R S ’ I N N O V A T I O N A N D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S T H R O U G H W O R L D C L A S S P R O D U C T S A N D S E R V I C E S A N D E X C E L L E N C E I N T H E F O U R C O R N E R S T O N E S O F : Avient Corporation 3 Enable 100% of products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable.
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Figure 17 is a bar graph of mass loss for a variety of GLS™ TPE grades according to ASTM D3389.
PRODUCT WITH TPE WITHOUT TPE % CHANGE Tape Measure 20.99 11.99 43 Ice Cream Scoop 5.99 4.99 17 Shaving Razor 1.30 0.75 42 Mechanical Pencil 0.50 0.29 48 Cork Screw 7.99 6.99 13 Pizza Wheel 6.99 4.99 29 Can Opener 8.99 5.99 33 Utility Knife 10.99 5.79 47 Figure 25: Price comparisons — amounts are US dollars Figure 26: Applying form, color and feel Ergonomic Grip Design Guide 26 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES To learn more about using TPEs to enhance your products, visit the Avient TPE Knowledge Center to find resources including the comprehensive GLS™ TPEs Overmolding Guide and the TPE Injection Molding Guide.