Avient collaborated with a leading global automotive OEM and its injection molder to eliminate paint from a new vehicle’s interior. To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX concentrates for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.

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The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements. Avient’s team recommended the use of overmolding (two-shot injection molding) to integrate the boot with the saw housing, and trialed several products before customizing a grade from its portfolio. Avient gathered detailed data from this customer’s production facility in Mexico and helped them calculate and compare the costs of the two solutions.

The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements. Avient’s team recommended the use of overmolding (two-shot injection molding) to integrate the boot with the saw housing, and trialed several products before customizing a grade from its portfolio. Avient gathered detailed data from this customer’s production facility in Mexico and helped them calculate and compare the costs of the two solutions.

Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services. Avient Long Fiber Technology Avient long fiber technologies application development center bulletin highlighting services including design support, material validation, simulation support, and in-house prototyping

Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services. Avient collaborates with Hager Group and Plastic Bank to help reduce ocean-bound plastic waste  Discover sustainable specialty engineered polymers from Avient. 

Avient offers a number of bio-based colorants, additives, polymers, and inks to address this growing need. Learn more about Avient’s bio-based plastisol solutions or contact us for help with your application challenges. Learn more about Avient’s bio-based plastisol solutions

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Avient worked with a progressive customer who designed floating solar panels that float on large bodies of water, and require very demanding weather resistance in harsh environments. Fixed in idle waters in Taiwan in this case, Avient’s integrated colorant and anti-UV solution is expected to provide 25 years of weathering resistant performance.