https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-tpe-cargo-rack.pdf
O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
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 - Anti-Static Bellow - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM PRODUCER
A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W
• Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω
• Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A
• Abrasion resistant
• Light weight material
• Designed to meet ATEX standards
• Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset
rubber enhancing processability and
enabled in-house injection molding
• Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore
hardness, improving joystick
maneuverability
• Enabled greater scrap re-use rate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-cpap-tubing-film.pdf
Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versaflex-philips-avent-bottle-english.pdf
PHILIPS AVENT
M I L K B O T T L E S E A L
• FDA, EU & China fatty food contact regulations
• Provided a tight seal at elevated temperatures for
sterilization
• Can cater to repeated refrigeration
• Utilized material expertise to develop a
product to meet fatty food contact
regulations and offer safe sealing
performance
• Enabled mothers to convert their Philips
AVENT bottles into breast milk storage
containers
Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Versollan OM- Len Compartment -Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C O M P A R T M E N T C O V E R
• Improve grip with a matte rubber finish
• Comply with RoHS Directive
• Provide superior adhesion to PC/ABS
• Achieved excellent adhesion to PC/ABS at a
lower wall thickness of to 2mm
• Improved aesthetics and usability with the
rubber finish provided by our custom
formulation
• Provided quick responses to customer queries
and accelerated time to market
KEY REQUIREMENTS
GOOD ADHESION + COMPLIANCE
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Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
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BROOKS
R U N N I N G S H O E
• Exceed current material performance
• Optimal cushioning
• Fast reaction time
• Both energy absorption and return
• Provided a 30-50% improvement in
cushioning over traditional material
• Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to
a single injection molding process, yielding
a 30-40% reduction in energy usage
• Increased sales by up to 40% compared
with the previous model
Customized TPE Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
CUTLERY MAKER
P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S
• Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium
weight and feel of a metal
• Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of
aluminum handles
• Streamlined the design and molding
phase, working directly with the
manufacturer
• Enabled the customer to expand their
product line, providing a dishwasher safe
kitchen knife into the market
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-trail-bicycle-suspension-link.pdf
Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link
PERFORMANCE
CYCLING OEM
T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N
L I N K
• Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue
• Structural strength and toughness capability
• Endure repeated piston actions during use
• Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33%
• Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic
conversion
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm composite met specifications
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/edgetek-fishing-rod-handle-case-study-one-pager.pdf
FUJI FISHING
F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E
• Good aesthetics with easy processing
• Good toughness modified to work in low temperature
environment
• Excellence stiffness and durability
• Good quality control
• Offered customized formulation that
balanced toughness and stiffness to pass
customer’s specific mechanical test
• Provided strict quality control and quick
response which helped the customer meet
its deadline and get to market faster
Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?