https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-maxxam-hvac-door.pdf
DENSO
M E C H A N I C A L H V A C D O O R F L A P
• Processability was key as the part had to be injection
compression molded due to its extremely thin nature
• Copper resistance
• Light weight
• Anti-static
• Low VOC
• Worked in close collaboration with the customer to
understand key design challenges and needs
• Streamlined the development process through global
presence, working locally in Europe while also running
trials in Asia
• Re-designed the part to provide a 90% weight
reduction
• Utilized material science expertise to create a custom
formulation that improved resistance to copper
deposits and enabled injection compression molding
Customized Maxxam™ Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Heavy Duty Connectors Application Snapshot.pdf
E L E C T R I C A L PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
H E A V Y D U T Y C O N N E C T O R S
A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
• Reduce material rematching and rejection through more
efficient pre-testing
• Improve processing efficiencies and color consistency in
highly FR-filled and high-temperature resins
• Achieve regulatory compliance across multiple resin
families
• Gain better supply chain control to manage scarcity of key
engineering resins and changing resin producers
• Offered eight UL 94-recognized sites in U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/baby-bottle-one-page-case-study.pdf
BA B Y B OT T L E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
I N F A N T M I L K B O T T L E S
• Compliant with FDA food contact and China National
Standard GB 9685
• Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization
• Transparent for more pleasing appearance and easy
identification of measurement lines
• Good impact resistance
• Developed formulation to comply with both
FDA and GB 9685
• Provided material able to withstand
repeated steam sterilization and maintain
excellent mechanical performance
• Achieved a more pleasing color and clarity
to enhance measurement lines
• Met the need for impact resistance
Colorant Chromatics™ PPSU Precolor
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-hc-syringe-plunger-spanish.pdf
Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - Spanish
FABRICANTE DE
JERINGAS
É M B O L O D E J E R I N G A
D E S E C H A B L E
• Cumplir con las normas USP VI e ISO 10993-4,5
• Esterilización con gamma y EtO
• Rendimiento de sellado a largo plazo
• Bajo coeficiente de fricción (COF)
• Rendimiento uniforme en jeringas de diferentes diámetros
• Ofreció una solución formulada que cumple
con los requerimientos rigurosos de una
aplicación médica
• Mejoró la continuidad del suministro global
• Aumentó la eficiencia del proceso al
sustituir el material termoestable anterior
con un TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-design-versaflex-wet-grip-tpe-fishing-tool-grip-case-study-one-pager.pdf
OUTDOOR GEAR
MAKER
F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P
• Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing
user functionality and safety
• Meet weatherability performance required by industry
standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests
• Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners
• Comply with FDA food contact requirements
• Provided product development support from
concept to production, including visual brand
integration, part design, and material selection
• Customized grip design and TPE formulation to
retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily
environments
• Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D
modeling services to enable product launch at key
industry tradeshow
• Offered global supply continuity with local technical
and manufacturing support
Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient
Design Services
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-bvm-resuscitator-bag.pdf
Versaflex - BVM Resuscitator Bag
B A G - VA LV E - M A S K ( B V M )
M A N U FA C T U R E R
R E S U S C I T A T O R B A G
• Compatible gamma sterilization process
• Achieve desired elastomeric properties
• PVC-free formulation
• FDA, ISO 10993, USP VI compliant
• Repeatable injection molding process
• Complemented customer expertise with
technical support in material selection, part &
tool design, and process development
• Customized TPE offered customer an
alternative to vinyl without sacrificing
performance
• Improved process efficiency and overall
system costs through injection molding method
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/michaelgarratt.pdf
Garratt is senior vice president, president, Color, Additives & Inks for the Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized
and sustainable material solutions and services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/GeorgeInglis.pdf
GEORGE INGLIS
Vice President, Corporate Controller
George Inglis is Vice President, Corporate Controller of Avient Corporation, a premier
provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/averyjohnson_0.pdf
AVERY JOHNSON
Vice President, Tax
Avery Johnson is vice president, tax, of Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized
and sustainable material solutions and services.