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The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution. Teams from both companies worked closely to understand the specific property needs, and then searched for an impact modifier solution that the manufacturer could readily blend into polypropylene at the molding machine.

When PolyCase Ammunition was getting ready to produce its new line of high performance ammunition, the project team knew they needed a material that would be easily enable them to produce their patent-pending, injection molded projectile designs that function as well or better than conventional lead-core projectiles.  The Avient team used their extensive knowledge and experience working with high-density polymers to develop a specialized Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymer composite that met PolyCase’s needs and fit the profile of their proprietary injection molding process.

The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution. Teams from both companies worked closely to understand the specific property needs, and then searched for an impact modifier solution that the manufacturer could readily blend into polypropylene at the molding machine.

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MILAN, Italy – December 14, 2022 – Avient Corporation today announced the release of ColorForward™ 2024, the annual color forecasting guide for the plastic industry developed by its ColorWorks™ team. The ColorForward team hosts an annual workshop to identify global trend stories. However, we also see a trend towards bright and saturated colors to represent exuberance and human expressiveness.”  

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How one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials The team chose a grade that includes UV stabilization for improved weathering performance. According to project manager Steffen Burdorf, the chosen elastomer helped his team at Jäger deliver results on several fronts: appearance and quality improvements; productivity enhancements and manufacturing cost reductions; and added product longevity due to UV stabilization.

How one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials The team chose a grade that includes UV stabilization for improved weathering performance. According to project manager Steffen Burdorf, the chosen elastomer helped his team at Jäger deliver results on several fronts: appearance and quality improvements; productivity enhancements and manufacturing cost reductions; and added product longevity due to UV stabilization.