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Safety factors, barrier properties and applications of TPEs in medical devices
Overmolded Resilient TPE used to enhance vibration damping in the boot of a power saw
TPE Overmolding Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics - White Paper
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-highlight-achievements-global-growth-latest-innovations-plastindia-2023
This includes lower-carbon alternatives to thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) without sacrificing performance, portfolio expansions including bio-renewable feedstock and post-industrial or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and new materials and services focused on meeting specific customer needs while helping to advance a circular economy.
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs: These TPE formulations offer an industry-first cradle-to-gate negative, neutral, or near-zero product carbon footprint (PCF) while delivering comparable performance to traditional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
At Chinaplas, we will demonstrate our expertise to meet these trends and complex challenges, including our annual color forecasting guide and customized colorants and additives, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and specialty engineered materials for uses in a wide range of industries.”
reSound™ REC TPE: developed for automotive interiors, formulated with 55% PCR content to offer a more sustainable alternative to standard TPE grades without compromising performance criteria such as UV stability, low VOC content, low odor, and low fogging in applications such as HVAC nozzles, interior mats and cup holders
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive TPE for Textile Fabrics: a cost-effective alternative to TPU adhesive films and traditional glues, free of plasticizers, with low VOC content, OEKO-TEX 100-2 compliance, and excellent washability up to 60°C, combining strong and seamless adhesion to polyester and nylon fabrics with outstanding elastic recovery for high wearing comfort in target applications such as functional sports attire, fitness apparel, and underwear
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): formulated with 35 to 75 percent bio-renewable feedstock without compromising property retention, adhesion strength in overmolding applications, or colorability.
Versaflex™ CE 3130 Series TPEs: a range of non-blooming thermoplastic elastomers for demanding consumer electronics, automotive, and appliance applications requiring premium surface finish, enhanced feel, and improved aesthetics with UV, stain, abrasion, and scratch resistance.
A TechTalk Presentation on April 17 from 15:00 to 15:20 hours at Stand R31 in Hall 16 on sustainable bio-based materials, including zero-carbon emission TPEs, low-warpage and low-water absorption nylons, ‘OK-compost’ certified biopolymer solutions and successful case studies
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax/bergamid-polyamide-formulations
Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM
Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations and GLS™ TPEs provide comfort and usability in iconic pocket knife handle
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-eco-conscious-solutions-help-schneider-electric-achieve-sustainability-goals
Airtight housings are molded from Maxxam™ FR non-halogenated flame retardant polymers and overmolded with OnFlex™ non-halogenated, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
The OnFlex TPE material serves as an impermeable elastic membrane, reducing air leakage by 95 percent compared to standard electrical installation boxes, and leads to energy savings for Schneider’s customers.
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation
Specially developed automotive TPE polymers can keep those small spaces fresh
Specially developed automotive TPE polymers can keep those small spaces fresh
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-enables-next-generation-wearable-phone-locator-kids-filip-technologies
The new device utilizes PolyOne's soft-touch GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material that provides smooth, silky texture for comfort.
PolyOne's specialty TPE and colorant solutions stand up to the demands of active kids during outdoor play and sports, staying bright and maintaining material performance attributes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Colorants _ Additives Brochure.pdf
Mevopur products
cover the wide range of polymers and thermoplastic
elastomers (TPEs) used in the medical and
pharmaceutical sectors.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations
Market examples include Industrial (pipes, tubing, fluid management), Electrical & Electronics (connectors, battery components), Transportation (under-the-hood fuel/ chemical contact components), and Oil & Gas (fuel pump components, fuel doors).