https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/versaflex-low-adhesion-build-up-solution-product-bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/reSound BIO TPEs Technical Bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Silicon Dioxide.pdf
Wash hands before break and after work.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/SynPlicity%25201000%2520Product%2520Bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment
which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-colorants-color-shades-of-nature-product-bulletin-1.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Antimicro Product Selector Guide.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
Image courtesy of Airobag TV
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/reSound REC TPEs for Automotive Interiors _AF 7210 series_ Product Bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/OnColor Orange Nylon Colorant for EV Connectors Application Bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/SEM MCCB Phase Barrier Application Bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.