https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-therma-tech-automotive-led-heat-sink_0.pdf
© 2019, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 TRANSPORTATION LIGHTING SUPPLIER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • A material to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Increase production rate by 50%, as three secondary operations were eliminated • Reduced the weight of each part by 30% • Collaborated with the customer to participate in the SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Therma-Tech™ TT6600-5001 EC Grey KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Stat-Tech-Vacuum cleaner handle -case study snapshot_0826.pdf
GLOBAL SMALL APPLIANCE BRAND V A C U U M C L E A N E R H A N D L E • Comply with flame retardant ratings of UL 94 V-0 at 0.8mm and GWIT 775oC / GWFI 850oC • Pass ball pressure at 75oC • Deliver stable static resistivity of E9-11 • Matched color to a specified black103 • Pass tests for battery runaway, drop at 1m, static load, and fatigue life • Provided a custom formulation with a good balance of performance and aesthetics • Guided the molder on how to properly measure the surface resistance of the part and the fixture specifications • Had excellent service with fast turnaround of samples and strong ADTS support to ensure smooth processability Stat-Tech Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/CCG Application Snapshot Evoluscend Mold Release_Final.pdf
PowerPoint Presentation M E D I C A L C O N N E C T O R S • Ongoing production with no change to regular set up • Excellent processing and demolding performance • Color stability during processing • Excellent chemical and impact resistance • Enabled efficient ongoing production rates without changing any processing parameters • Safeguarded color stability and transparency during processing for optimal aesthetics • Ensured regulatory requirements for biocompatible ISO109931 and FDA were met • Provided a solution effective across a range of high-temperature polymers, including PEEK, PPSU, PES, PSU, PEI, LCP, and PPS Colorant Chromatics Evoluscend non- PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release additive KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + REGULATORY LEARN MORE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OEM (*) A non-PFAS additive manufactured without non-intentionally added (NIA) PFAS or PTFE. (*) manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and without PTFE (1) refers to sulfone products only https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-evoluscend-non-pfas-high-temperature-mold-release-additive Slide Number 1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
They are shear responsive and their viscosity is reduced when they are processed at high shear rates.
The effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS thermoplastics.
The effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bergamid - Hair Clippers - Application Snapshot.pdf
E L E C T R I C H A I R C L I P P E R S HAIRSTYLING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER • Regulatory – UL rated flame retardancy • High stiffness and impact resistance • Excellent surface appearance • Colorability/color matching – specific black color • Provided color matching expertise to match glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific customer requirement • Enabled customer to diversify into a new market with a new design of hair clipper for consumers • Developed material quickly - three months from brief to production Bergamid™ A700 glass reinforced flame retardant formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Anti-Static Bellow - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM PRODUCER A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W • Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω • Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A • Abrasion resistant • Light weight material • Designed to meet ATEX standards • Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset rubber enhancing processability and enabled in-house injection molding • Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore hardness, improving joystick maneuverability • Enabled greater scrap re-use rate Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/eccoh-optical-cable-sheath-case-study-one-pager.pdf
WIRE &CABLE COMPANY O P T I C A L C A B L E S H E A T H • Excellent resistance to fungi and mildew • Good UV resistance • Meet flame retardant standard IEC 60332-3C • Provided an anti-fungi solution with an ISO 846 rating of 0, showing no growth under microscope • Formulated solution to meet flammability performance demands for IEC60332-2 or GBT 18380.22-2008 compliance • Complied with Biocidal Product Regulation (EU) No528/2012 (BPR) ECCOH™ Thermoplastic Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Bergamid -Battery Pack-Application Snapshot.pdf
SBD CORDLESS POWER TOOL B A T T E R Y P A C K • PA66-based solution • Meet flame retardant UL94 V-0 standard • Pass 10-meter drop test • Achieved flame retardance of UL94 V-0 rating @1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 750 °C • Offered material and high impact with good laser marking performance strength • Accomplished excellent surface appearance with less visible fibers • Provided shorter lead time and stronger technical support than the competition Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?