https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-cpap-tubing-film.pdf
Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPROVED COMFORT + AESTHETICS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
OPTICAL CLARITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Versaflex-coffee machine seal-Application snapshot.pdf
SMALL APPLIANCE
OEM
C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L
• Soft durometers
• Good bonding to ABS
• Good flowability for easy processing
• Excellent sealing property
• Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent
peel force performance to meet the sealing
requirements
• Offered a short lead time and on-site technical
service to speed up the time to market
• Provided fast global collaboration between
regions, supporting the brand’s design team in
Europe and molders in Asia
Custom VersaflexTM Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
BONDING + SEALING PERFORMANCE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/OnFlex S KE Power Tool - case study snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
P O W E R T O O L H A N D L E
• Bonding to ABS
• Scratch resistance
• Colorable compound
• Easy to grip/soft touch
• Worked in synergy across business to
produce a scratch resistant material
suitable for ABS bonding in 19 different
color options
• Made new ergonomic design possible
through better material properties,
especially grip and soft touch
• Enabled customer to market next
generation of power tool, with updated
look and feel
OnFlex™ S KE Series
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SCRATCH RESISTANCE + COLORABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/emea-automotive-case-study-off-road-vehicle.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIERS
P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D
V E H I C L E S
• Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to
manufacturers in Europe
• Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot
orders
• Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM-
approved materials
• Optimized logistics so manufacturers could
purchase small lots
10 engineered material and Masterbatch
solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GLOBAL SERVICE
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SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD BONDING + SOFT TOUCH
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https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Versaflex OM TPEs for Sealing Ring of Blood Lancet.pdf
BLOOD LANCET
MANUFACTURER
S E A L I N G R I N G
• Compliance with strict regulations for medical materials
• Excellent sealing performance
• Good compression set
• Provided a recycled TPE solutions
compared to silicone without increasing
system cost
• Delivered a TPE that complied with ISO
10993-4 & -5 and USP Class VI
• Supported a change to an injection molded
material to ease production and enhance
assembly capabilities
Versaflex™ HC TPEs – OM1040-1 Grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY NEEDS + GOOD SEALING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-bayer-cap-english.pdf
GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English
BAYER®
T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P
• Easy to grip and open
• Design requirements:
• Raised logo
• Specific brand color
• Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging
• Improved packaging functionality for both
user (ergonomic design) and on shelf
(better stacking and reduced packaging)
• Offered value-add formulation that allowed
customer to extend brand differentiation in
the market
GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
AESTHETICS + HAPTICS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Versaflex TPEs - EEG headset- case study snapshot.pdf
artery tourniquet
EEG WEARABLE
MANUFACTURER
P A R T S O F E E G H E A D S E T
• Compliance with medical regulation USP Class VI
• Increase production efficiency with a simple injection
process
• High transparency with soft touch
KEY REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH
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Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory
requirements for skin contact
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Eased production of buckle design with
injection moldable solutions
Versaflex CL TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
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