https://www.avient.com/industries/energy/alternative-energy
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes, and Custom Profiles
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-zodiac-aquarius-digital-hybrid-ink-system-impressions-expo-long-beach-2020
Union Ink low-cure inks feature a wide curing profile, allowing cure temperatures between 270°F and 320°F (132°C and 160°C)
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debut-dyneema-fiber-jec-world-2023
Glasforms™ pultruded rods, tubes, and custom profiles
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge
With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
Without tpe
With tpe
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Snowmobile OHP Powersports Application Graphic.pdf
For more on material solutions
for snowmobiles, visit avient.com
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EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion-Resistant Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance,
Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites
THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
Heat Dissipation, Design Flexibility, Flame Retardancy
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Flame Retardant Additives
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength-To-Weight Ratio,
Elevated and Low Temperature Performance
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates
COLD TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Cold Temperature Flexibility and Toughness
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Impact Modifiers
WEIGHT REDUCTION
40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal,
Exceptional Structural Properties, Extremely High Stiffness
and Strength from -40° to 160°F
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Chemical Foaming Agents
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects, Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
UV Blocking Additives, Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch and Mar Performance,
Laser Marking, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/powersports
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/corrosion-resistant-additives/cesa-cor-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
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https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-carbon-fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/hiviz-recoil-pad-case-study.pdf
The new material, a GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
from Avient, met the rigorous needs of the high-end rifle
manufacturer, and then some.
CUSTOM RECOIL PAD MATERIALS DELIVER SUPERIOR RECOIL
REDUCTION AND EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY TO A HIGH-END
RIFLE MANUFACTURER
To learn more about customizable TPE solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
or visit www.avient.com
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc?rtype[]=1164
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Here are a few points to consider when designing part molds for styrene-ethylene/butylenestyrene polymer based TPEs (SEBS TPEs), or styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer based TPEs (SBS TPEs):
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Here are a few points to consider when designing part molds for styrene-ethylene/butylenestyrene polymer based TPEs (SEBS TPEs), or styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer based TPEs (SBS TPEs):
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?ind[]=21537
Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-part-design?rtype[]=1164
Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs.
Typical spiral flow lengths for GLS TPEs*
Generally, SEBS TPEs have higher shrinkage and are more anisotropic than SBS TPEs.