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GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
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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
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Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow
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Corrosion-Resistant Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance,
Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
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THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
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WEIGHT REDUCTION
40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal,
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Chemical Foaming Agents
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https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-new-bio-derived-thermoplastic-elastomers-overmolding
All grades are formulated for durability, delivering property retention and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs.
With an opaque natural color, all reSound OM materials can either use traditional TPE colorants or be paired with sustainable colorants from PolyOne.
Caption: PolyOne introduces reSound™OM, bio-derived TPEs with 40 to 50 percent bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-begin-thermoplastic-elastomer-production-india
Adding TPE production enables the company to support customers in the country even more quickly and with a broader portfolio of domestically manufactured materials.
With the most recent addition of TPE production, PolyOne enables manufacturers to source all of their specialty polymer requirements from a single domestic source.
We’re very excited to build upon our momentum in India with domestic production of TPEs,” said Vikas Vij, managing director India at PolyOne.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/brooks-running-sets-pace-growth
The Brooks design team members turned to Avient for help developing a solution that would work seamlessly with Brooks’ proprietary TPE blend used in the shoe's midsoles.
Working together, teams from both companies created a customized TPE material that matched the performance of the Brooks TPE blend.
Switching to Avient's GLS™ TPEs enabled Brooks to move to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40 percent reduction in energy usage and a projected savings of $80,000 to $100,000 annually.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-begin-thermoplastic-elastomer-production-india
NYSE: POL) today announced it expects to begin production of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) this summer at its existing facility in
With the most recent addition of TPE production,
with domestic production of TPEs," said
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Nylon Engineered Formulations
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Formulations
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Chemical & Fire Resistance,
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SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber
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Soft-Touch Feel, Durability
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs)
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Flame-retardant technology uniquely embedded
into the panel materials provides robust and
durable fire performance without the need for
additional sheets or coatings.
KEY BENEFITS
• Lightweight: Significantly lighter than
traditional materials such as wood, drywall,
and framed wall assemblies, offering a
lightweight yet durable solution for easier
transport and installation, while maintaining
structural integrity
• Durability: Resistant to rot, moisture,
chemicals, UV, and corrosion, ensuring long-
lasting performance
• Efficiency: Consolidated structural panel
reduces labor and assembly time, maintaining
structural integrity throughout the installation
process
• Versatility: Can replace gypsum and drywall
in wall construction, offering strong adhesive
bonding properties and paintable surfaces
• Material Consolidation: Integrates flame
retardant properties and eliminates the
need for additional sheets or coatings for
fireproofing, simplifying the building process
• Highly Customizable: Avient offers a wide
range of custom size configurations and panel
options, allowing builders to meet specific
project needs
• Sustainability: FR technology is not
halogenated or phosphorus-based, and is made
with benign ingredients at low concentrations,
making it an environmentally friendly option
Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Composite Panels
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS
• Modular Construction Structures: Ideal for rapid
assembly, reducing construction time and costs
• Walls: A durable and lightweight alternative to
traditional wall materials, suitable for both interior
and exterior applications
• Flooring: Provides a strong and stable base for
various flooring systems, withstanding heavy loads
and traffic
• Garage and Industrial Doors: Offers excellent
strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to impact
and weather, making it an excellent choice for
demanding environments
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