Many original equipment manufacturers and plastic injection molding companies in the packaging industry are prioritizing the replacement of ABS. The new Gravi-Tech 5200 MS grades are manufactured in Europe and commercially available worldwide. To support customer needs, manufacturing of these grades may be translated to other Avient sites in North America and Asia.  

The cradle-to-gate portion of the product life cycle refers to the carbon impact of a product from raw materials and product manufacturing. Avient follows the ISO 14067:2018 standard to calculate PCF values and utilizes global formulation expertise, green manufacturing processes, and sourcing & logistics competence to achieve such low or negative values.   reSound Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs are manufactured globally, and each material’s PCF is location-specific.    

– February 6, 2018 – At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West this week, PolyOne is highlighting its extensive portfolio of polymers and colorants for the healthcare industry while also featuring the experts who stand behind the technology. Expert team that collaborates with medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers to provide an unparalleled combination of material and application knowledge, advanced technical resources, and logistics expertise to optimize medical component performance and mitigate risk. GLS™ Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: Offers manufacturers design freedom, a simplified injection molding process, and streamlined production

Using MEVOPUR medical grade materials can help manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging reduce the risk of regulatory non-compliance. New at Pharmapack are color and additive masterbatches based on a PE carrier that is manufactured using non-fossil feedstocks. Also being featured at Pharmapack, MEVOPUR foaming agents help manufacturers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices add another level of sustainability to their products.

In response,manufacturers want to expand their color palettes while maintaining high weathering performance. We’ve developed Geon Bold vinyl solutions to address a recognized industry issue and help these manufacturers grow their market share and enhance brand image by delivering preferred color choices and the enduring performance their consumers want.” When selecting a solution for a dark colored application, key factors building product manufacturers must consider include part orientation, solar heat build-up, profile configuration and extrusion conditions.

CLEVELAND – October 16, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced it has received ISO 13485:2016 certification for its Glendale, Arizona manufacturing site.   Avient's Glendale site specializes in the development and manufacturing of polymer materials and solutions designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare applications, including medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, and healthcare components. The ISO 13485 certification signifies that these products are manufactured and delivered with the highest level of quality and compliance.  

The specialty formulation offers film manufacturers a simple, one-step extrusion process to support sustainability goals. Versaflex™ CF 6668 formulation is specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films with low adhesion build-up (Chinese language version) Versaflex™ CF 6668 formulation is specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films with low adhesion build-up (English language version)

Adding TPE production enables the company to support customers in the country even more quickly and with a broader portfolio of domestically manufactured materials. The company expanded manufacturing capability to include specialty engineered materials last year. enables manufacturers to source all of their specialty polymer requirements from a single domestic source.

Rejections because of painting imperfections are eliminated, and what little scrap is left can be easily recovered and recycled back into the manufacturing process, saving time and money. Bumpers and other large parts require significant time and space to paint, which can increase manufacturing complexity and cost. Raw materials, scrap and manufacturing complexity can comprise as much as 50 percent of the total cost of a part.

What’s more, using lubricants to protect a component from wear is a two-step process, because the part must first be manufactured, then coated with oil or grease, adding cost to the manufacturing process. That means you can eliminate the need for a costly two-step manufacturing process to fuse or fasten parts, and also reduce overall component weight.