https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?
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reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs are formulated to achieve a negative, neutral or low carbon footprint versus traditional TPEs.
Additionally, these TPEs reduce VOCs, fogging and odor for vehicle interiors.
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New PolyOne TPE for Nylon Grips Improves Oil and Abrasion Resistance
McHENRY, Ill. – PolyOne today announced a significant enhancement to existing thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) technology that will help products with
McHENRY, Ill. – PolyOne today announced that Montana’s WO Design relies on high-performance GLS™ Dynaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material?ind%5B0%5D=6596
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end-user products.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enabled BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material?rtype%5B0%5D=1124
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end-user products.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enabled BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end-user products.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enabled BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material?ind%5B0%5D=21537
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end-user products.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enabled BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material?pname%5B0%5D=17849
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end-user products.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enabled BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-design?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
GLS TPEs are generally non-abrasive and non-corrosive.
Typical TPE Hardness Range
Potential heat degradation for SBS TPEs
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant and Versaflex HC Materials Program Bulletin_0.pdf
Designed for two- shot injection molding and formulated for the appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates.
Versaflex HC grades provide: • Resistance to common disinfectants • Excellent bonding to Trilliant HC materials and other engineering thermoplastics • Customization to achieve desired haptics and color branding A BINDING CONNECTION With Avient, you can redesign your medical enclosure substrate and improve the ergonomics, comfort and ease of use with overmolded TPEs.