A circular economy aims to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Through our design expertise and material science, we help our customers reduce material usage, enable recyclability or recycle content, and improve physical performance. PREPERM™ material solutions, design and prototyping support can help take you from idea to mass production as quickly as possible.

The design team had two objectives: improve vibration damping performance of the boot to deliver a better user experience, and streamline manufacturing of the part to reduce system costs. Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

The design team had two objectives: improve vibration damping performance of the boot to deliver a better user experience, and streamline manufacturing of the part to reduce system costs. Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

The company also sought a vendor who could provide rapid delivery and reliable material supply to avoid production delays. The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended GLS Versalloy™ XL- 9045-1 alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. Cost savings: The hose manufacturer is saving $33,000 per year by using Versalloy TPV instead of its previous material.

Fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites offer many advantages over metals when it comes to part design.   In contrast, short fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials contain reinforcing fibers of various short lengths (approximately 1mm in length on average) that are randomly orientated in the resin/pellet.   Since fiber in long fiber composites is continuous throughout the length of each cut pellet, long fiber materials have a higher fiber aspect ratio than short fiber filled plastics.

Designed specifically to help OEMs meet vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) standards in underhood automotive HVAC applications, this new material enables reduced VOC emissions and consistently achieves odor testing results of 3.0 per VDA 270. And with PolyOne’s global reach, material consistency is a given. PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced it has signed an expanded supply agreement with Dow Corning Corporation enabling PolyOne Distribution to sell Dow Corning® brand silicones to healthcare customers in China. PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Dow Corning materials are designed for use in medical device fabrication including wound and scar management, drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing.

SHANGHAI – At the ITMA show this week, PolyOne introduced its advanced fiber solutions including a full range of colorant materials and cutting-edge technologies.  For example, our InVisiO™ color & design services offer insights and direction that inspire creativity in the use of colorants and special effects. About PolyOne PolyOne Corporation, with 2015 revenues of $3.4 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

The new device utilizes PolyOne's soft-touch GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material that provides smooth, silky texture for comfort. Further, PolyOne colorants bring the material to life with dynamic colors such as Superhero Blue, Watermelon Red, Limesicle Green, and Awesome Orange. Filip Technologies, Inc. develops communication and location-based products and services designed to keep families in touch.

They are specifically designed to carry the electricity harvested from solar panels to the battery that stores the energy.   Producing a material that achieves all these at a thin coating thickness is a challenge. Avient’s Technical Services Team can assist with material testing and processing optimization.