https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Bergamid_ - Air gun bullet casing- Application Snapshot.pdf
AIRGUN BULLET
MANUFACTURER
B U L L E T C A S I N G
• Reduce weight by replacing metal
• Gunpowder free
• Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules
• Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation
with equal performance and 80% less weight
• Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to
the stable coefficient of friction(COF)
• Provided fast technical response and mold
trial support
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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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
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PERSONAL CARE
DEVICES
P A T I E N T M O B I L I T Y
• Diminish the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces
without compromising product performance
• Achieve cohesive color across different polymeric
materials with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients
• Accelerate product development timeline
• Preserved polymer performance by
minimizing undesirable microbes
• Designed a masterbatch solution that
achieved color harmony between diverse
polymeric materials even with the addition of
antimicrobial ingredients
• Accelerated speed to market by several
weeks with Avient’s pre-tested material and
supplier expertise while reducing costs of lab
testing fees by up to $50,000
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
with OnColor™ 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/2023-08/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents - PP Door Panel - Application Snapshot 2.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
P P D O O R P A N E L
• Reduce weight while maintaining exact mechanical
properties
• Provide a more sustainable solution
• Reduce CO2 emissions in material production and in the
use phase
• Offered formulation expertise and a broad
portfolio of solutions
• Provided technical support to help with
product selection and processing
parameters
• Achieved good surface finish
• Enabled a 20% weight reduction
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CCG Mini Case Study_ 3D Dental Scanner_0.pdf
DENTAL TOOL OEM
3 D D E N T A L S C A N N E R
• Achieve accurate color match to non-polysulfone (PSU)
components
• Must be compatible with hospital disinfectants and survive
repeated steam sterilization
• Developed precise color match to other resins
used in adjacent parts, maintaining accurate
brand identification
• Provided expertise in pigments and critical
color manufacturing for high performance
resins
• Customized a high-performance solution able
to withstand steam sterilization in an autoclave
Transcend™ Precolored Gray and Precolored
White PSU
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents - Tailgate Trim - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
T A I L G A T E T R I M
• Reduce part weight
• Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material
• Class A surface finish
• Compatible with core-back injection molding process
• Offered a broad portfolio of solutions
• Provided technical support to help with product
selection and processing parameters
• Reduced part weight by 18%
• Decreased cycle time by 8%
• Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate
trim
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/frost-for-persaonal-care-pet-bottle.pdf
S H A M P O O B R A N D
P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R
C A R E
• Customized color and anti-UV combination
• Provided quick response and local service
• Simplified processing without additional
equipment investment
• Increase innovation capabilities and brand
aesthetics
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot Intraoral Scanner.pdf
SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT OEM
I N T R A O R A L S C A N N E R
• Chemical and impact resistance
• Customized pre-colored solutions
• Color and dimension stable after sterilization
• Minimum color deviation and easy to process
• Technical support and color expertise
• Offered bright white and customized pre-
colored formulations in PPSU and PSU for
intraoral scanner head and body parts
• Provided a solution that can withstand up to
1,000 cycles autoclave, with good chemical
and excellent impact resistance
• Met customer request for color stability after
processing and biocompatible compliance
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Versaflex TPE-Charging Gun Grip-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Nice surface finish
• Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS
• Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical
resistance (including to ethanediol), and better
appearance than the incumbent TPV solution
• Eliminated a secondary process through two-
shot injection molding with good adhesion to
PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles
• Offered quick technical support to accelerate
the product development
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING
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Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
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