https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/custom-tpe-brooks-running-shoe.pdf
BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-toothbrush-base.pdf
ITALIAN MOLDER & PART PRODUCER L U X U R Y T O O T H B R U S H B A S E • Density 4.0 SG • Low water absorption • Good mechanical performance • Chemical resistance to toothpaste and cleaning products • Worked in close collaboration with customer to fully understand material requirements • Provided an alternative to metal with the processing and recyclability benefits of a polymer • Enabled customer to launch innovative new product into the market winning Red Dot Design Award Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Cesa Fiber Additives Antimicrobial for PA Carpets - Application Snapshot.pdf
CARPET PRODUCER N Y L O N C A R P E T • Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital carpets • Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed polyamide (nylon) • Limited impact on color • Quick development to address growing market needs for hygienic surface coverings • Developed efficient antimicrobial solution adapted to BCF processing for high-quality yarns • Reduced risk of discoloration with a smartbatch alternative • Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick development, trials and production quantities • Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Case Study - Nymax REC - off-road vehicle.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S T R U C T U R A L B O D Y C O M P O N E N T S • Replace metal and consolidate parts • High strength • Structural stiffness • Durability • Reduced manufacturing complexity while maintaining strength • Leveraged Avient Design services to achieve consolidated part design • Conducted mold flow analysis and guided material selection using technical and application expertise Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation – ND 1233 Grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Nymax BIO - Toy gun scope- Application Snapshot.pdf
TOY GUN BRAND S C O P E • Excellent surface appearance • Low shrink performance • Reduce carbon emissions • Competitive price • Delivered good dimensional stability with a low water absorption level • Offered better performance and surface finish without visible fibers as compared with normal glass fiber-filled PA6 and PA66 • Formulated with 20-30% bio-based content, offering low product carbon footprint values to help meet the customers’ sustainability goal Customized Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES PRODUCER T E Q U I L A C A P • A weighted material that could be injection molded • A material with evenly distributed weight • Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a stopper in a tequila bottle • Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted PP material that is FDA approved • Simplified processing steps and created an evenly balanced closure that was over- molded with a TPE • Expedited development of material to meet customer deadline Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-1-page-case-study-putty-knife_0.pdf
Excelite OnePager Putty Knife PUTTY KNIFE MANUFACTURER N O R T H A M E R I C A • Reduce current scrap rate of 30% • Eliminate prominent sink marks • Minimize random short shots • Reduced scrap rate to 1% • Eliminated sink marks • Improved mold fill • Improvement in cell structure increased cell density and dimensional stability during critical cooling time Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-bettcher-motor-yoke.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - Complet LFT Bettcher Motor Yoke.pptx BETTCHER INDUSTRIES Q U A N T U M ™ M O T O R Y O K E • Reliably support 25-pound motor without deflection • Reduce manufacturing system costs through metal-to- composite conversion • Chemical resistance to withstand corrosive substances during frequent sanitation and during use • Optimized yoke design for new material and performed CAE analysis to confirm reliability • Reduced part weight by nearly 40% • Single-step injection molding fabrication cut lead times and lowered per part costs • Molded-in color eliminated secondary painting and finishing operations Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Versaflex HC -Syringe tip cap-Case study snapshot.pdf
PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?