https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-production-onflex-tpes-north-america
Performance of these particular OnFlex™ grades enables automakers to innovate while complying with regulatory demands and sustainability concerns for vehicle interior air quality.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-neu-view-technology-radiopaque-translucent-catheters
Detection of potentially harmful air bubbles to help in avoiding embolisms
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-improves-driver-experience-new-onflex-lo-automotive-interiors
OnFlex LO is well suited for a broad range of automotive applications including heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) seals, buttons, controls, coin trays and drink holder mats.
https://www.avient.com/news/breakthrough-automotive-exterior-design-features-specialty-polyone-color-and-additive-technology
The air-filled Airbump panels can compress up to 20 mm, and bounce back to shape in an instant.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vehicle HVAC System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER
V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M
• Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic
• Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions
• Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color
+ effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of
thermoplastic
• Avient formulated the TPE used in the air
vents for this HVAC system
SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and
Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and
OnFlex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent-Case study Snapshot_0826.pdf
HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent
NEW ENERGY
VEHICLE OEM
H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T
• Reliable sealing performance
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Good bonding with PA6
• Formulated a TPE with good sealing and
insulation for gaskets within the vent to
minimize air and moisture leaks, improving
the overall efficiency and performance of the
HVAC system
• Provided a solution that resisted wear,
abrasion, and impact to enhance the
longevity of components
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5244
VERDE PVC/B
ROJO PVC/B
ROJO PVC
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5946
Geon(TM) V1842 TITANIUM PVC
Geon(TM) V1842 BLACK PVC
Geon(TM) V1843 NATURAL PVC
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4924
MT TAN PVC
PVC GREEN DF2010P
PVC BLUE DP2011P
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=756
030GY546 PVC CC HMF
T255-1-2 BLUE PVC
030TN473 PVC CC HMF