https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/case study snapshot -Knee RAIL brace LFT.pdf
PowerPoint Presentation
PROSTHETICS AND
ORTHOTICS BRAND
K N E E R A I L & B R A C E
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Update design to achieve slimmer design
• Offer excellent strength and modulus properties
• Improve durability with better fatigue resistance than
incumbent aluminum
• Increased design freedom and
lightweighting for metal replacement
applications while meeting structural needs
• Delivered excellent fatigue endurance and
moisture resistance for enhanced durability
• Achieved cost reduction per part by
switching to an injection molding process
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Structural Thermoplastics
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-toy-blaster-ammo-case-study-one-pager.pdf
TOY BRAND
S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ”
• Replace foaming polyurethane
• Soft touch without any tacky feeling
• Achieve desired speed and power requirements
• Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance
• High flow ability to improve the production efficiency
• Developed a TPE solution with consistent
quality that met tight durometer specifications
and improved yield
• Passed all weight, compression, and dimension
tests in different testing conditions in order to
prove consistent molding shape and properties
• Met velocity requirements to support brand
claims for power and speed performance
Versaflex™Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-fourteenth-consecutive-annual-dividend-increase
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-hold-first-quarter-2020-conference-call
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-hold-second-quarter-2019-conference-call
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-ninth-consecutive-annual-increase-quarterly-dividend
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-hold-third-quarter-2019-conference-call
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-presents-solutions-support-circular-economy
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-hold-third-quarter-2020-conference-call
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-registration-details-december-9th-investor-day
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint