https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/rehabilitation-equipment
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Technology
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-engineered-polymer-formulations
Protect high-touch durables with materials that withstand common cleaners/disinfectants.
Chemically resistant, semi-crystalline thermoplastics that withstand exposure to common consumer disinfectants and cleaners; available in unfilled, impact-modified and flame-retardant grades
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
CUTLERY MAKER
P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S
• Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium
weight and feel of a metal
• Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of
aluminum handles
• Streamlined the design and molding
phase, working directly with the
manufacturer
• Enabled the customer to expand their
product line, providing a dishwasher safe
kitchen knife into the market
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-moisture-resistant-watercraft-steering-column-application-snapshot.pdf
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application load
requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust Mold Flow
simulation support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite
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/2024-02/Transcend - Tibial Trials Case Study Snapshot.pdf
S U RG I C A L
I N S T RU M E N T O E M
T I B I A L T R I A L S
• Offered in various colors for ease of brand identification
and sizing differentiation
• Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and
chemical disinfection
• Available in low minimum order quantities (MOQ)
• Delivered a variety of bright, differentiating
color choices
• Maintained excellent mechanical
performance after repeated steam
sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Garage Door Panel_Case Study Snapshot_July2024_v1.pdf
GARAGE DOOR OEM
G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S
• Replace incumbent material with structural composite
panel meeting UV and thermal requirements
• Lightweight & impact resistant
• Ability to withstand weather conditions
• Simplify the manufacturing process
• Custom-formulated panels with UV stable
laminates and core that met thermal requirements
• Provided panels with high durability, impact
resistance, and weatherability
• Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing
process for OEM with panels cut-to-size
in-house
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Chemical Resistance Technical Bulletin %281%29.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE DISINFECTION—HOW TO PREVENT
CRACKING AND CRAZING
Understanding polymer performance is key to minimizing
disinfectant-related failures
DISINFECTANT-RELATED DAMAGE
ON POLYMER HOUSINGS
Strong chemicals used to reduce hospital-
acquired infections can damage equipment
and result in material failures, such as:
• Stress cracking
• Crazing
• Discoloration
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
VARY BY ENVIRONMENT
• Patient/exam rooms
• Operating and radiology rooms
• Reception areas
• Home (patient equipment & devices)
Healthcare devices must perform flawlessly in a myriad of challenging environments and engineers must
be certain their devices can withstand increasingly potent disinfectants, which have begun to outstrip
the performance of traditional polymers.
Additionally, the wide variability of environments that medical
devices might see, which can range from home to hospital, mean devices must be able to withstand varying
disinfectant strengths, exposure levels and frequencies.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND
SWIMMING POOL
C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L
• Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment
• UV resistance for durability over years of use
• Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping
costs and simplify installation
• Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand
solution provides excellent UV, creep, and
corrosion resistance
• Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal
• Rolled product enabled standard shipping
vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL
delivery
Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite
laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?