https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-low-shrinkage-alternative-abs-luxury-packaging-market
While polypropylene (PP) is widely accepted in the packaging industry, it has higher shrinkage rates than ABS, making it challenging to use as a direct replacement for existing molds.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-helps-schneider-electric-satisfy-global-demand-affordable-sustainable-light-and-power
Versaflex TPE meets these needs and also complies with both the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and stringent UL flame ratings.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-highlights-new-geon-cellular-vinyl-plastics-extrusion-world-expo
With these new grades, we effectively help to lower our customers’ scrap rates and material usage while allowing them to achieve a premium quality end product.”
https://www.avient.com/news/explore-ballistic-panels-enhanced-security-solutions-avient-gsx-2024
These panels provide structural bullet-resistant reinforcement to meet UL 752 Level 3 ballistic rating for interior architectural surfaces and components at a lighter weight than traditional panel materials.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-acetaldehyde-process-aid-enhance-rpet-processability
The increased use of rPET in PET bottles can lead to increased AA levels, but can also compromise bottle mechanical strength and create blowouts, both of which reduce productivity and increase scrap rates.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-materials-acma-s-thermoplastic-composites-conference
ThermoBallistic panels that provide structural bullet-resistant reinforcement to meet UL 752 Level 3 ballistic rating for interior and exterior architectural surfaces and components at a lighter weight than traditional panel materials
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?ind[]=21537
These calculations showed that the new TPE would deliver significant cycle time efficiencies and reduced scrap rates, more than offsetting its slightly higher material cost and higher specific gravity.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/pain-therapy-device-stands-out-peers?ind[]=6598
Creating a two cavity tool for the bumpers saved PTA 70% over the cost of an overmolding tool, and reduced scrap rates typical with overmolded housings by 80%.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-introduces-excelite-im-chemical-foaming-additives-injection-molding
With Excelite IM, processors can achieve density reductions, smoother surface finishes, and notably reduced sink marks resulting in lower scrap rates and higher productivity.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-designs-led-lighting-innovations-flame-retardant-polymer-solutions
These specialty polymers are formulated to meet UL flame rating standards while also providing anti-yellowing performance, protection from chemicals and outstanding clarity.