https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/LubriOne PKE - Storage Box Latch case study snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE
AFTERMARKET
MANUFACTURER
S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H
• Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use
• Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color
• Low odor in the end product
• Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements
and extreme temperatures
• Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to
facilitate easy slide and effective latching
• Provided excellent chemical resistance to
cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach,
isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids
• Formulated a durable material with abrasion
resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of
temperatures from 0°-140°F
• Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material
LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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?
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/carbon-fiber
Carbon fiber production took off during the 1960’s but the high price of the material limited its initial usage.
UV inert
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1857
UV APPLE GREEN PE
RED P193C
TPE-S F 90A-3E1896 natural SO3
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=916
1-S-4558 CLEAR
UV CONCENTRATE
STAN-TONE VCP-29568 RED
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3132
UV YELLOW PE
OnFlex S EH 80A-3S7005 atlasbeige VN8189
STAN-TONE VCP- RED
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3982
1ST S L GREY 427 PP
GOE21-1-7C RED W/O OB
UV ROCKPORT GRAY HIGH STREET
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3260
RED 7427C
S ORANGE
AZUL ACETAL UV
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3496
AMBER GLOW ORANGE A/S
RED APEX PVC
W869 WHITE PC UV
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4113
X ST 174952#SR-11316 Toro Red
EXCELITE S-2
UV BLOCKER