CASE STUDY: VERSAFLEX™ SOFT-TOUCH THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Challe nge Accepted. THE IMPACT Versaflex soft-touch material offered Hoyt value— ergonomically, aesthetically, and functionally. Versaflex materials are well suited for a variety of archery equipment applications.

Versaflex™ TPE materials offer great compression set properties for gaskets that need a long lasting seal, and also create durable speaker skins with a silky feel. Versaflex™ TPE PORTABLE SPEAKER SOLUTIONS WATER AND DUST PROTECTION, DURABLE LOOK AND FEEL CE 3120-40 CE 3620 CE 3115 CE 3120-80 Application Gaskets Skins Skins Skins Product Aesthetics Tacky Translucent 42A 65A 65A 80A Special Characteristics Low compression set Low compression set High flow Abrasion resistance High strength Improved scratch/ mar, UV and abrasion Overmolding HOW VERSAFLEX TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PORTABLE SPEAKERS APPLICATIONS GASKETS Water and Dust Protection - Tight housing seals with no leakage over time Reduced Manufacturing Costs - Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of O-rings by overmolding directly onto the substrate; strong adhesion to PC & ABS - Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU Design Freedom - Injection molding TPEs in gaskets enables complex designs in which simple O-rings would be challenging to assemble SPEAKER SKINS Durable Look and Feel - Silky feel soft touch - Long lasting aesthetics with abrasion and UV resistance Reduced Manufacturing Costs - Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of silicone skins by overmolding directly onto the substrate; strong adhesion to PC & ABS - Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU Design Freedom - Overmolding TPE removes the need for mechanical interlocks and primers to get silicone materials to adhere to substrates To learn more about Versaflex TPEs for portable speakers, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT. Versaflex TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements, while also accelerating production speed and reducing manufacturing cost.

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Available in two Shore A hardnesses, Versaflex HC grades can also be customized to achieve desired haptic qualities. Customers have reported that devices made with Versaflex HC TPEs successfully withstood 10,000 antiseptic wipes. With a Shore A hardness of 48, Versaflex HC 1348 is slightly softer than Versaflex HC 1365, which has a durometer of 65A and a matte finish.  

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Caption: Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs provide high-frequency signal transparency to enable 5G network speeds with less interference. New transparent Versaflex CE 3140 TPEs are targeted at accessories such as cases for phones and other 5G mobile devices. Versaflex CE 3140 grades are available globally, injection moldable, and able to be overmolded to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and COPE.

Cesa™ Anti-Block Slip LS is a range of additives for flexible packaging that ensures smooth and efficient production of low-temperature layers in polyolefin mono-material films. The additive’s formulation improves the processing performance of the packaging, providing a reliable and user-friendly experience for both film manufactures' and packaging convertors. Helps to eliminate non-compatible film layers in polyolefin packaging

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 LEARN MORE Versaflex™ TPE Formulation Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

LEADING EV MANUFACTURER S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent weather resistance • Nice flexibility and elasticity • Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical stress and friction, helping to prolong the lifespan of the cover • Delivered good resistance to various environmental factors such as UV radiation, moisture, and extreme temperatures • Provided a solution easily processed and molded using standard thermoplastic processing techniques Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Slide 1: Leading EV manufacturer