https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/composites-innovation-cell-program-bulletin_0.pdf
Avient Advanced Composites – Polystrand 8375 Highfield Parkway Englewood, CO 80112 303.515.7700 TESTING SERVICES In-house testing capabilities allow for rapid material characterization and mechanical analysis according to the following standards: • ASTM D790 3-Point Flex • ASTM D7264 4-Point Flex • ASTM D2344 Short Beam Shear • ASTM C393 Core Compression • ASTM D7078 V-Notch Shear • ASTM D7249 4-Point Flex (Long Beam) • ASTM D6641 CLC Compression For more specialized resin and material analysis, additional testing capabilities are available through Polymer Diagnostics, Inc.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sem-stain-resistant-technical-bulletin.pdf
Until now, silicone was the only proven material that was resistant to staining, but silicone produces a long list of challenges to phone case brands: lengthy lead times, supply chain issues, and manufacturing complexities.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/CycleWorks Solution Bulletin.pdf
ISSUES WITH POST-CONSUMER RECYCLATES (PCR) Very often post-consumer recyclates (PCRs) are not of a good enough quality to withstand efficient processing, nor can they offer long-term stability for high-value or high-performance end applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cesa Nox A4R Product Bulletin_0.pdf
Protecting PCR from degradation in this way can help achieve higher quality levels of recyclate and better end-use products and improve the quality of the overall recycling stream due to its long term stabilizing effect.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Value Added Services Brochure.pdf
A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES COLOR TECHNOLOGY Custom matching, saturated colors, and special effects to fill market niches, eliminate secondary operations, and strengthen your brand PCR COLOR PREDICTION SERVICE Digital prediction tool illustrating color possibilities and limitations of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to simplify decision making and shorten time to launch PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT (PCF) CALCULATOR Methodology that evaluates the carbon footprint of Avient solutions, contributing a data point to your overall carbon footprint and supporting credible reporting AVIENT DESIGN A highly specialized group of industrial designers and project engineers that provides advanced design and detailed analysis to foster higher levels of innovation TESTING AND VALIDATION Fully accredited and in-house testing capabilities to generate data for insight into material behavior, environmental effects, and more REGULATORY SUPPORT Dedicated product stewardship team assisting with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk COLOR AND ADDITIVE DESIGN SERVICES Trend and color insights along with product development assistance from concept through commercialization to optimize design and gain speed to market RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Long-term strategic solution development that addresses complex and unmet product innovation needs APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical experts specifically trained to work directly with your team to solve definitive application challenges with new or existing approaches FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE Onsite support for tool design, startup, and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies and help resolve technical issues Common compliance categories where we can assist: • UL • USP Class VI • ISO 10993 • ISO 1345 • REACH • RoHS • FDA • EU 10/2011 • China GB • MERCOSUR • USP • ISP • CPSIA • Prop 65 ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers Our global ColorWorks centers are focused on design, technology, and innovation for plastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Maxxam REC Outdoor Plug Socket Case Study_A4.pdf
Hager, a long- standing customer of Avient, has been using a polyolefin material for an outdoor socket.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech BIO Bio-Based Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Customized density offering a wide range of specific gravities (1.5–11 gm/cm3) • Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance that can be adapted depending on base resin as required • Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics and cool touch • Design flexibility and processing ease • Food contact compliance available MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Applications in packaging and consumer goods in which a more sustainable solution is preferred: • Cosmetic caps and closures • Perfume caps • Spirit bottle caps • Luxury boxes • Handles and knobs SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers cost versus metal PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5077 FD Natural Gravi-Tech BIO RS5200-5001 RS FD Natural Gravi-Tech BIO RS5200-5001 RS FD Natural X1 Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5003 FD Black Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5004 FD Black Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5002 FD Black Base Resin Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Recycled Content/Filler g/cm Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.90 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 AVAILABLE GRADES Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
For outdoor applications in lawn & garden, powersports, tools and hardware, and marine, your products also need long-lasting aesthetics that appeal to consumers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives_Laser Welding Additives for Medical Devices Application Bulletin.pdf
Please be aware that there are certain applications Avient’s Mevopur products have not been designed for, nor are they promoted or intended for use in: including, but not limited to long-term or permanent implants, birth control devices, or plastic surgery.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/in-house-plastisol-program-bulletin.pdf
We can also help you improve lead times by eliminating inventory planning steps and reducing the challenges you can face from a long raw material delivery cycle.