https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-automotive-fasteners-clips-product-bulletin-1.pdf
GLS™ TPE
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
ENABLE LONG-TERM
PERFORMANCE
WITH TPEs FOR
FASTENERS AND CLIPS
The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials
to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips.
OnFlex™ TPEs provide a tight seal over these
lengthier time frames—even at elevated temperatures—and reduce vibration and noise.
ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG
Applications Fasteners/
Defining Characteristic
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa
Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m
Compression Set
73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35%
158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66%
212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85%
Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A
Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/
Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide
Processing Injection Molding/
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS
• Low compression set – coupled with good
stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are
designed to maintain a good seal over time and
reduce noise generated by vibration
• High temperature performance – Avient
automotive TPEs provide good sealing
performance in temperatures up to
100°C/212°F
• Bonding performance - strong chemical bond
to polypropylene, polyethylene,
and polyamide
• Process flexibility - grades can be both
injection molded and extruded
• Easy to color - can be colored at the machine
• Reduced production steps - some grades do
not require pre-drying
• Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally
tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy
vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory
requirements
• Single source supply – we can streamline your
supply chain with the ability to provide polymer
colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and
thermoplastic elastomers from a single source
• Global support - we provide production,
technical, and commercial support in locations
convenient to your operations, including North
America, Europe, and Asia
To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive
applications, visit www.avient.com or call
+1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/OnFlex S HF Electrical Housing Case StudyNEW.pdf
Avient GLS
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material specialists identified a
current TPE within the OnFlex™ S HF, non-halogenated, flame
retardant portfolio that could be slightly modified to meet the
application’s requirements.
Avient determined the TPE
would perform satisfactorily at an 85 Shore A hardness level.
High-flow properties of OnFlex S HF TPE allow the gaskets
to be overmolded in multi-cavity tools (up to 12 cavities
per tool).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/sem-tri-fold-selection-guide.pdf
NAME DESCRIPTION TARGET MARKETS AVAILABLE FEATURES1
OnFlex™
Part of Avient’s portfolio
of specialty TPEs, OnFlex
materials are designed to meet
and withstand the rigor and
durability of various industrial
applications.
Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial, Wire & Cable
High heat resistance
Automotive approved grades
Excellent compression set
Flame resistant grades
Excellent weatherability
reSound™ OM
Bio-based
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
reSound™ OM TPEs are based
on biopolymers derived from
sugarcane utilizing 35 to 50
percent bio-renewable content
Consumer,
Transportation, Industrial
Sustainably resourced
Recycled content
Bio derived content
Strength and durability
Impact resistance
Pre-color solutions
reSound™ R
Recycled
Thermoplastic
Elastomers*
reSound™ R VX post-industrial
recycle (PIR) and post-consumer
recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand
owners create sustainable end-
user products, with formulations
utilizing 25 and 40 percent
recycled content.
Personal care products
Lawn & garden tools
Outdoor goods
Office supplies
Footwear
Houseware durables
PCR grade is formulated with recycled ocean plastics
Supports the circular economy
Can be overmolded to PP
Comparable performance to traditional TPEs
Versaflex™
Versaflex materials offer the
benefits of overmolding and
vibration damping to a wide
range of end user applications
such as medical tubing,
protective film, electronics
and many others.
https://www.avient.com/news/demanding-applications-new-polyone-tpe-nylon-grips-improves-oil-and-abrasion-resistance
New PolyOne TPE for Nylon Grips Improves Oil and Abrasion Resistance
Material testing shows that it surpasses other TPEs on the market in resisting the oil and abrasion often encountered with demanding usage.
Available in translucent and black formulations, this new overmolding TPE grade can be custom colored to meet aesthetic and branding needs.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-tpes-post-consumer-recycled-content-automotive-windshields
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Avient Launches New TPEs with Post-Consumer Recycled Content from Automotive Windshields
Both injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.
Available globally, the new reSound R TPEs are formulated with regionally recycled PVB.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-tpe-cargo-rack.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
C A R G O R A C K
• Design freedom
• Improve process efficiency to reduce cost
• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Aesthetic appeal
• Weather and chemical resistance
• Replaced metal with a injection-moldable
thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet
performance demands and maintain
premium brand quality
• Provided technical support to help expand
the design and function of the cargo rack
• Reduced manufacturing costs by
eliminating the painting step from the
process
Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Cable Gromet - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE MIRROR &
CAMERA MANUFACTURER
C A B L E G R O M M E T
• Electrically conductive
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https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/stat-tech-tpe-static-dissipative-electrically-conductive-thermoplastic-elastomers
Automotive mirror & camera manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vehicle HVAC System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER
V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M
• Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic
• Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions
• Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color
+ effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of
thermoplastic
• Avient formulated the TPE used in the air
vents for this HVAC system
SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and
Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and
OnFlex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/reSound Bio -Swimming Goggle-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
SWIMMING GEAR
BRAND
S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D
N O S E B R I D G E
• Bio-content material
• Good adhesion to PC
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• Easy to process
• Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A
TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a
natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the
nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets
• Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict
chlorine, brine, and QUV tests
• Offered prompt development and on-site technical
services to accelerate commercialization
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING
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reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
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