Avient’s exhibit is focused on specialty TPE materials that are compliant with diverse global regulations and performance requirements. These advanced materials can help OEMs and processors to meet materials safety standards and reinforce sustainability goals for kitchenware and houseware products.  These materials have good weather resistance, enhanced flexibility and good sealing performance, and include FDA-compliant and medical grades

The material also provides an attractive matte finish that maintains appearance after prolonged use. Hoffman noted that before selecting the Versaflex material, GOBIE evaluated more than 40 different materials, including rubber, along with methods such as bonding and ultrasonic welding. These FDA-compliant colorants were used to produce fresh and bright hues, pairing perfectly with the TPE material to avoid bonding problems that GOBIE had experienced previously with other materials.

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OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Versaflex 3810 materials can be used with gamma and autoclave sterilization methods. Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

CLEVELAND– September 5, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the availability of a robust material solutions platform for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) applications for the North American market. This creates a need for materials and technologies that must meet critical performance standards in EVSE applications. We have established a comprehensive set of material solutions that will help boost both the design, function, and appeal of these charging units.”  

Engineers rely on PolyOne anti-vibration materials to mitigate this problem. To help customers learn more about using Versaflex VDT TPE materials to mitigate vibration, PolyOne recently published this Smart Materials™ Vibration and Sound eBook. PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

On Tuesday May 21 at 10:00 am, John Scoarste, senior application development manager at PolyOne, will present, “Thermoplastic Elastomer Healthcare Material Selection – It Is More Than Just Materials.” The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as: Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

The amount of force needed to break the material is measured. A weak, less elastomeric material will creep more than a higher strength, more resilient material. When a product is classified as an "FDA grade" material, it designates that only 21 CFR, parts 170-199 approved materials are used in its formulation.

The amount of force needed to break the material is measured. A weak, less elastomeric material will creep more than a higher strength, more resilient material. When a product is classified as an "FDA grade" material, it designates that only 21 CFR, parts 170-199 approved materials are used in its formulation.

The pre-formulated material boasted one more important property: it was available for just-in-time delivery. The immediate result of the new ABS material was elimination of the automaker’s color consistency issues. Reduced material costs for the affected parts by 16 percent