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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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LEADING ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
A N T E N N A C O M P O N E N T S
• Extremely tight performance tolerance
• Dielectric performance of 3 – 7Dk
• Ability to utilize existing injection molding machinery
• High mold flow index (MFI)
• On demand material delivery
• Provided technical support throughout the development
of multiple, highly technical materials
• Formulated high quality materials that aligned with
stringent specification, at a cost effective price
• Provided order flexibility, allowing customer to order on
demand
• Collaborated across the supply chain, enabling customer
to take a premium solution to market that can reduce
maintenance and construction costs for end users
Custom PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + PROCESSABILITY
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WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPROVED STRENGTH + DURABILITY
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COST REDUCTION + LIGHTWEIGHTING
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AUTOMOTIVE
COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURER
O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R
G A S K E T
• Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A
• UV Stabilized
• Overmouldable on to PP
• ROHS Compliant
• Customer specified material
• Utilized global reach to translate customer
approved solution from Europe to India
• Reduced development time as material was
already qualified in Europe
• Reduced import/export costs
• Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a
preferred supplier
Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
UV RESISTANCE + PROCESSABILITY
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FLEXIBILITY + PROCESSING EASE
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TOOL
MANUFACTURER
T O O L H A N D L E S
• Electrical resistivity of 100 MΩ, ESD
• Hardness of 90 Shore A or higher
• Suitable for OM onto PP
• White color
• Provided a solution with permanent
antistatic properties and excellent tear
resistance, enhancing durability
• Met required hardness range, giving handle
excellent grip
• Simplified manufacturing process with
excellent adherence directly onto PP
substrate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
TOUCH & GRIP WITH ESD
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COLORABILITY + SLIP RESISTANCE
AVIENT SOLUTION
VACUUM CLEANER
MANUFACTURER
V A C U U M C L E A N E R W H E E L
• Excellent slip resistance and wet grip
• Easy processing
• Easy coloring
• Offered an easy processing TPE suitable
for coloring with masterbatch to meet
customer preference
• Provided material solution ideal for
meeting critical tire performance needs for
slip resistance and grip during operation
Versaflex™ D3226N
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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AVIENT SOLUTION
WEAR RESISTANCE + EASY PROCESSING
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HYDROPONIC GROWING
SYSTEM BRAND
F L E X I B L E N E C K F O R L A M P
• High flow performance capabilities
• Beautiful finish
• Soft touch
• Supported the development process, from
initial design to product launch, to meet the
needs of both the molder and OEM
• Delivered a TPE solution that enabled a
22” flow line with a wall thickness of 0.225”
• Provided technical support and shared
process best practices to minimize
cosmetic defects
Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HIGH FLOW + BEAUTIFUL FINISH
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