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Introduction to TPEs that universally bond to non-polar substrates such as polypropylene
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English)
Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version)
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-highlight-achievements-global-growth-latest-innovations-plastindia-2023
This includes lower-carbon alternatives to thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) without sacrificing performance, portfolio expansions including bio-renewable feedstock and post-industrial or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and new materials and services focused on meeting specific customer needs while helping to advance a circular economy.
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs: These TPE formulations offer an industry-first cradle-to-gate negative, neutral, or near-zero product carbon footprint (PCF) while delivering comparable performance to traditional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/news/specialty-and-sustainable-healthcare-material-solutions-avient-medtec-china-2023
Avient will also showcase the following functional additives, colorants, TPEs, and support services to help address the needs and trends of an evolving healthcare landscape:
Versaflex™ HC BT218 TPEs for Biopharmaceutical tubing provide weldability, kink resistance, and tensile strength performance.
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B TPEs comply with ISO 10993-4, ISO 10993-5, and USP Class VI and are suitable for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization without residue or allergens.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Recycled PET 2022_0.pdf
TPEs: The Basics
PET Water Bottles can be
recycled in a closed loop
The goal of a circular economy is to minimize waste and
make the most of available resources to create a world
that is restorative and regenerative by design.
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Our TPE solutions add soft touch elements that provide better grip and ergonomics to enhance consumer experience when opening and dispensing your product.
Protect your sensitive sun care formulas with UV additives, and keep your actuator buttons performing longer with chemically resistant TPE materials.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-eco-conscious-solutions-help-schneider-electric-achieve-sustainability-goals
Airtight housings are molded from Maxxam™ FR non-halogenated flame retardant polymers and overmolded with OnFlex™ non-halogenated, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
The OnFlex TPE material serves as an impermeable elastic membrane, reducing air leakage by 95 percent compared to standard electrical installation boxes, and leads to energy savings for Schneider’s customers.
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation
Specially developed automotive TPE polymers can keep those small spaces fresh
Specially developed automotive TPE polymers can keep those small spaces fresh
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-enables-next-generation-wearable-phone-locator-kids-filip-technologies
The new device utilizes PolyOne's soft-touch GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material that provides smooth, silky texture for comfort.
PolyOne's specialty TPE and colorant solutions stand up to the demands of active kids during outdoor play and sports, staying bright and maintaining material performance attributes.
https://www.avient.com/news/lighter-weight-easier-processing-heat-resistance-polyone’s-crosslinkable-barricade-elastomers-have-it-all
This next generation thermoplastic technology bridges the historic gap in performance between TPEs and silicone, opening up abundant application opportunities,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne.
Caption: Barricade™ crosslinkable elastomers bridge the gap between TPEs and silicone to deliver high-temperature compression set performance at lighter weight
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There are a variety of Avient TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates for overmolding.
If you do not see your substrate in this page, please contact us directly; we can develop a custom overmolding TPE that is optimized to bond to your specific substrate.