https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT - Axial Fan Blade - NA case study snapshot.pdf
INDUSTRIAL FAN
MANUFACTURER
A X I A L F A N B L A D E
• Replace aluminium alloy
• Reduce thickness and weight of fan blade
• Withstand 920 Pa of static pressure, high relative humidity
(90-95%), and max temperature of 104ºF
• Redesigned the 1600mm blade utilizing 3D modeling and
mold flow analysis services from Avient Design
• Simulated mechanical load to determine which new
design would provide optimal performance
• Increased strength using a carbon fiber grade, enabling
injection-moldable parts and streamlined production
• Reduced blade thickness to 35% of the original and
blade weight from 7.71 lbs to 1.76 lbs (77% decrease)
• Improved overall efficiency of fan with a thinner, lighter
blade that cuts through the air
Complēt Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/plastisol-storage-handling-technical-bulletin.pdf
As a result of these plastisol aging characteristics
and the potential differences in testing
methodology, it is strongly recommended that
incoming quality control (QC) specifications not
be established based on plastisol Technical Data
Sheets (TDS), or Certificates of Analysis (COA).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Flexi-StiX FlexSpring Case Study.pdf
More than
25 years ago, Gordon and Jeff tried to develop a
commercially viable, molded composite outer sole
for a running shoe using carbon fiber and fiberglass
composites.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Performance%2520Products%2520and%2520Solutions.pdf
HealthCare
Transportation
8%
Textiles
Target
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• Trend toward more
affordable housing
favors our product
1.5
2.0
2.5
Housing Starts
(in million units)
50 year average
Market Dynamics
• Ultimate housing
recovery presents
substantial upside to
already record-
setting results
Source: Historical Data from the US Census Bureau,
2012 estimate is a PolyOne projection.
0.0
0.5
1.0
'87 '89 '91 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12
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Value Proposition
• Premier provider of specialized vinyl and supply chain solutions, leading
the industry in innovation and service
Transformation Highlights
• Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
• Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business
maximizes performance
• Asset realignment and Lean Six Sigma reduce costs
• Strengthened relationship with winning customers
• Increased differentiation in all business units
> $12B Addressable Market
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Key Differentiators
• Providing application design, material design
and / or process design assistance not available
from competitors
• Capability to improve joint value streams
• We are the best innovator in our space • We are the best innovator in our space
• Expanding customers’ opportunities
by providing innovative materials
and marketing ideas
• We provide world-class customer
service and delivery performance
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13.7% 14.3%
15.5%
9.9%
6.2%
5.4%
WC % of Sales
• Best-in-class working
capital management and
delivery performance
• Improved raw material
Areas of Focus – Operational Excellence
89.1%
92.0%
94.2%
93.4% 93.4% 94.0%
On-Time Delivery
• Improved raw material
positions, sourcing savings
• PolyOne pilot site for many
LSS and manufacturing
excellence programs
*As measured to customer request date
*
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• reFlexTM Bioplasticizers
Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products
• GeonTM HC for Healthcare
� Applications: Medical device housings, specialty tubing
� Customer benefits: Withstand aggressive antiseptics
Key Innovations
� Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products
� Customer benefits: Lower carbon footprint,
improved productivity
• GeonTM SF Super Flow
� Applications: Large appliance parts, molded siding panels
� Customer benefits: Flame retardancy, detergent resistance
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Accelerate innovation - grow in new applications not
historically served with vinyl
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and
working capital efficienciesworking capital efficiencies
• Selectively leverage construction recovery
2015 Goal
• 9 - 12% return on sales
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/PREPERM Automotive Application Bulletin.pdf
Low and stable εr
• Ultra-low loss
• Low water absorption
• Hydrolysis resistant
• Excellent impact strength
• Mass production friendly
APPLICATION BULLETIN
A PREPERM radome grade gives you
a longer and wider scanning range
compared to common resins.
40 m
Comparison of PREPERM radome grade and common resin at 24 GHz and 79 GHz bands
Common Resin
Common Resin
PREPERM™ RB260
PREPERM™ RB260
PARAMETER PBT+GF PEI PREPERM
RADOME GRADE
ELECTRICAL εr @ 77 GHz 3.5–4.2 3.1 2.6
Tan @ 77 GHz 0.03 0.003 0.003
Isotropic @ 77 GHz No Yes Yes
MECHANICAL Impact strength
-20°C/+23°C notched izod 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 25kJ/m2/35kJ/m2
Elongation @ break 3% 40% 22%
Brittleness Yes Yes No
THERMAL Max use temp (HDT) 200–220°C 190–200°C 150–180°C
Inherent
flammability HB V0 V1 to V0
ENVIRONMENTAL Water absorption 0.4% 1.25% 0.2%
Chemical resistance Good Excellent Good
Hydrolysis resistant Specific Grade Yes Yes
MANUFACTURING Batch-to-batch
consistency Limited Excellent Excellent
Moldability Excellent Good Good
Abrasive Yes No No
Mold shrinkage Inconsistent,
warpage issue Homogenous Homogenous
Raw material price Low High Moderate
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-acqua-plose-case-study.pdf
Maintaining a seal for carbonated water with high
internal pressure can be difficult and closurelogic caps
compression molded with GLS TPE liners are known to
have excellent pressure retention.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versalloy-medical-tubing-case-study.pdf
Reliable JIT supply chain: The Versalloy material
needed by the customer was reliably supplied by
Avient in just three weeks instead of the six week lead
time offered by the competitive TPV material supplier.
attended molding trials to ensure the parts processed
easily met performance requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/portable-speakers-bulletin-selector-guide-2020.pdf
Versaflex™ TPE
PORTABLE SPEAKER SOLUTIONS
WATER AND DUST
PROTECTION,
DURABLE LOOK
AND FEEL
CE 3120-40
CE 3620
CE 3115
CE 3120-80
Application Gaskets Skins Skins Skins
Product
Aesthetics
Tacky
Translucent
42A
65A
65A
80A
Special
Characteristics Low compression set Low compression set
High flow
Abrasion resistance
High strength
Improved scratch/
mar, UV and abrasion
Overmolding
HOW VERSAFLEX TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PORTABLE SPEAKERS APPLICATIONS
GASKETS
Water and Dust Protection
- Tight housing seals with no leakage over time
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
- Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of
O-rings by overmolding directly onto the substrate;
strong adhesion to PC & ABS
- Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU
Design Freedom
- Injection molding TPEs in gaskets enables
complex designs in which simple O-rings would be
challenging to assemble
SPEAKER SKINS
Durable Look and Feel
- Silky feel soft touch
- Long lasting aesthetics with abrasion and UV
resistance
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
- Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps
required of silicone skins by overmolding
directly onto the substrate; strong
adhesion to PC & ABS
- Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU
Design Freedom
- Overmolding TPE removes the need for
mechanical interlocks and primers to get
silicone materials to adhere to substrates
To learn more about Versaflex TPEs
for portable speakers, contact Avient
at +1.844.4AVIENT.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/EVSE Industry Bulletin.pdf
This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner.
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Flame retardant additives Mitigates fire hazard by reducing flame spread and heat release
Anti-static and conductive additives Controls build-up of static charges to reduce risk of fire and enhance safety
Antimicrobial technology Reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on the surface and through the
thickness of the part
Light spectrum management Provides UV protection to prevent discoloration or degradation of
mechanical properties for lasting outdoor durability and color fastness
Scratch and mar resistant additives Adds protection to stand up to surface abrasion and wear and tear
COLORANT TECHNOLOGIES
UL 94 colorants Over 2,000 UL 94-recognized color concentrates, including for
high temperature resins
Special effect colorants Visual enhancements including metallic, granite, or pearlescent appearance
Bio colorants and additives For use in bio-based plastics without compromising performance
TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS
Avient supports all of these solutions with a range of world-class services, including:
• Polymer material expertise with a focus on sustainability
• Application development expertise with global design centers
• Regulatory compliance coordination to help mitigate risk
• Reliable field technical services and support
• Leading color trend and design services
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Available for polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS,
polycarbonate and styrenics
• Bio-content of resin carrier varies from 70% to
100% depending on polymer—calculated to
ASTM D6866 standard
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and security of
supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Drop-in solutions that can be processed like
fossil-based grades on common injection
molding and extrusion machines
• Can be provided as ready-to-use pre-colored
or additive formulation
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1
- USP and (incl. class VI)
- European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.3/
3.1.5 (polyolefin packaging materials)
- USP (polyethylene)
- Elemental impurities as per ICH Q3D
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact according to US FDA and
APPLICATION BULLETIN
Sustainability Spotlight
Bio-polymers
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.