https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Smartbatch-Outdoor Chair-Case Study Snapshot_0520.pdf
& European climates
for an extended period
• Maintain color stability and resist brittleness for a minimum
of 3 years
• Reliable supplier with good product quality and stable
supply
• Offered a UV stabilizer for PP multi-filament
yarn
• Delivered good light fastness
• Provided cost effectiveness by combining
colorant and UV additive solutions
• Had in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to meet
strict customer standards
Smartbatch Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/CCG metallic sulfones case study_Final.pdf
AVIATION COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURER
S E A T B E L T C O V E R
• Paint-free, metallic look
• Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Lightweight
• Excellent mechanical performance
• Non-conductive solution
• Provided a non-conductive solution with reduced
VOCs and coexisting color and metallic effects
• Supplied a technology compatible with PPSU,
PES, and PSU
• Lowered density compared to virgin resin
• Reduced the need for secondary processing and
associated VOCs
• Supplied low minimum order quantity of gold,
silver and bronze colors
Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-
colored Sulfone Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/micro-coax-cable-case-study_0.pdf
DATA COMMUNICATIONS
CABLE MANUFACTURER
M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S
• Achieve required level of deep black and opacity
• Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5%
• Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part
• Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements
• Delivered desired level of black and opacity
to optimize conductivity
• Provided LDR within the acceptable range,
resulting in consistent processibility
• Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant
solution that helped lessen data interference
by avoiding clumps in the finished part
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-one-pager-auto-hvac.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + CYCLE TIME
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• Achieved average weight reduction across molds
of 7.75%
• Achieved cycle time reduction of 15-20%
• Provided key support with equipment and
processing
• Reduced energy consumption
• Projected savings of $500,000 annually
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Lightweighting
• Cycle time improvement
• Processing support to enable a seamless transition to
begin using foam
Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Complet LFT - Steering Column - Application Snapshotv2.pdf
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum
assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application
load requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust FEA
support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™Hybrid Moisture Resistant
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-marine-accessories.pdf
OUTDOOR HIGH
PERFORMANCE
MANUFACTURER
M A R I N E A C C E S S O R I E S
• High strength
• High UV resistance
• Structural stiffness
• Provided multiple nylon grades for several
marine accessories
• Complemented customer expertise with
application development insight and
technical support in material selection
• Eliminated supply concerns by serving as a
single, stable source for numerous materials
Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Onflex-Cell Pack Cooling Tube-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
VEHICLE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER
C E L L P A C K C O O L I N G T U B E
• Comply with ISO 3384-1:2011 for TPE compression set
• Comply with ISO 11359-2:1999 standard for linear thermal
expansion
• Good ethanediol resistance
• Good sealing performance
• Customized a Shore 60A hardness TPE
formulation with good physical property
retention
• Achieved good compression set and bonding
performance with PA12
• Qualified thermal expansion by customer
• Provided excellent ethanediol resistance under
both low and high temperature conditions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + SEALING
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OnFlex™ TPE Custom Formulation
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-Seat Ventilation Tube-Case study Snapshot_0826.pdf
Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot
LEADING LUXURY
CAR MANUFACTURER
S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E
• Reliable sealing performance
• Good bonding ASA+PBT
• Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility
• Provided a TPE with good flexibility to
maintain a tight seal within the ventilation
system, preventing air leaks and ensuring
efficient airflow
• Formulated a durable and chemically
resistant grade to help withstand the various
stresses and environmental conditions that
the ducts may encounter
• Offered quick technical support to fix the
leak problem for customer
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?