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Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R
L E D
• PA based grade to replace aluminum
• High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK
• Electrically conductive
• Easy moulding
• Improved light output compared to
alternative materials
• Improved corrosion resistance and
weight reduction
• It gave the customer more design
possibilities and a more cost effective
solution
Customized PA based grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND
SWIMMING POOL
C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L
• Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment
• UV resistance for durability over years of use
• Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping
costs and simplify installation
• Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand
solution provides excellent UV, creep, and
corrosion resistance
• Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal
• Rolled product enabled standard shipping
vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL
delivery
Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite
laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot
EXTERIOR BUILDING
PRODUCTS OEM
S H E E T / P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N
• Source a cost competitive and effective chemical foaming
additive (CFA) with prompt availability
• Incorporate a CFA lightweighting solution with consistent
cell structure and density for better overall operational
performance
• Improve material usage while manufacturing on both
single and twin screw processing equipment
• Met customer needs and timing with
effective and efficient CFA solutions
• Provided formulations that improved the
dispersion and efficacy for optimized
performance and control in manufacturing
• Offered application and processing
expertise focused on specific customer
manufacturing assets and operations,
allowing improved material usage and
reduced operational costs
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ CFAs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Metallic Effect Sulfone case study.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation
CONSUMER &
AEROSPACE MOLDERS
M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E
S O L U T I O N
• Metallic appearance
• FDA-food contact compliance*
• Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical
disinfection cycles
• Easy processing to meet flexible design requests
• Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions
• Created a variety of food contact-approved,
brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver,
and bronze for optimal aesthetics
• Ensured excellent mechanical performance after
repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical
cleaning cycles
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options
Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason®
high-performance polymers in metallic colors
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/EMEA Automotive Case Study Paint Replacement Construction Vehicle _1_.pdf
LEARN MORE
TIER 2 MOLDER
P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N
V E H I C L E S
• Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to
molded-in color for two different thermoplastics
• UV stability
• Good appearance for visible part
• Expedited approved solution that delivered
the appearance and performance of a
painted part
• Developed formulations for two materials-
PMMA and ABS
• Offered aluminum appearance and required
UV stability
SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-one-pager-pallet-manufacturer.pdf
A M E R I C A & A S I A
• Eliminate voids in plastic that create quality issues
• Reduce high scrap rates due to sink marks
• Improve low strength-to-weight ratio due to voids
• Reduce long cycle times
• Run more fractional melt / low melt flow resins
• Improved cell structure and physical properties
• Removed sink marks to reduce scrap rates
• Improved gas retention when used with N2
physical foam
• Reduced short shots for lower scrap rates
• Improved melt flow and created a more
controllable foaming process
• Provided greater ability to process low melt flow
resins
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS*
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION
MANUFACTURER
F O O D P R O C E S S I N G
E N V I R O N M E N T S
• Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that
come in contact with food products
• Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing
• Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product,
such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific
brand color
• Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives
for optimal performance in reducing microbe
growth
• Developed custom formulation for complex
processing configurations in sheet extrusion
technology
• Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance,
chemical resistance, flame retardance, and
regulatory product stewardship
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Pipe and Conduit OEM App Snapshot final.pdf
LEADING PIPE OEM
P I P E A N D C O N D U I T
• Decrease ergonomic stressors for employees (i.e.,
continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport
of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce
potential for injuries during material handling
• Provide a dust-free raw material handling and
manufacturing environment
• Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner
production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust
• Maintain an OSHA compliant facility
• Automated a raw material handling solution
that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of
raw material packaging
• Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related
particles, providing cleaner air in
manufacturing areas
• Provided a safe and sustainable
environment by helping reduce workplace
dust exposure
• Enabled employee redeployment to other
activities, optimizing use of labor
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant
and Dosing Equipment
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?