https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/case-study-nymax-rigid-phone-case.pdf
LEADING OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS OEM
P R O T E C T I V E P H O N E C A S E
• Alternative to traditional PC/ABS for improved toughness
and chemical resistance
• Substrate must have improved bondability to a protective
TPE overmold
• Looking for a differentiated “feel”
• Offered a proven expertise in selecting the
right combination of substrate polymer, TPE
for overmolding, and color concentrate for
optimal processing and performance
• Provided custom solution after collaborating
with molders and OEM through on-site trials
and troubleshooting support
• Enabled the customer to expand their
offering for the outdoor consumer market
• Custom Nymax™ PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
TOUGHNESS + CUSTOM FORMULATION
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DIFAS
T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E
• Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution
• Excellent surface finish with multiple color options
• Processed using current molding equipment and
machinery
• Used formulation expertise to develop a custom
formulation that met critical quality parameters
and enabled customer to use existing molding
equipment
• Enabled customer to work towards sustainability
goals and bring a competitive solution to the
market
• Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end
product with colorability of the material
Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + AESTHETIC
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DIFAS
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/resound-r-pc-phone-case-one-pager-case-study.pdf
INCIPIO
P H O N E C A S E
• Customized a post-consumer recycle (PCR)
grade formulated with 30% recycled content
that delivered similar performance to a
prime PC grade
• Achieved high yield rate through strict
quality control over recycled products
• Offered RoHS and REACH compliant
solution to support applications with
regulatory requirements
reSoundTM R PC Recycled Material
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + CLEAR COLOR
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Post-consumer recycled material to reduce carbon
footprint
• Maintain high transparent color even after using recycled
PC
• Stable color range and strict black spot control
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Gravi-Tech - HDPE Meat Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
PROHACCP
D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X
• Magnetic for detection in factory
• EU and FDA food contact compliance
• Durable for repeated use
• Color matching
• Enabled fast and accurate development of a
custom formulation meeting all customer
requirements
• Provided both material and color expertise
from a single source
• Matched color to specific blue providing
visual contrast against meat/food products,
enhancing detectability
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
MAGNETIC + COLOR MATCHING
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Prohaccp
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/off-road-vehicle-hood-panel-case-study-brief.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
BRAND
H O O D P A N E L
• High gloss
• Scratch appearance resistance
• Ease of processing
• Provided technical support from concept to
production
• Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis
• Had solutions for either natural plus
concentrate or pre-colored to best meet
customer needs
• Customized colors to match brand identity
and preference
Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PAINT REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P
• Specific gravity of 2.2
• White color for metallic surface treatment
• Touch and feel of ceramic
• FDA compliant material
• Formulated a custom, ABS-based material
suitable for electroplating to achieve desired
weight, look, and feel of metal
• Combined material, electroplating, and
application experience and expertise to
support the process from concept to
production
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT
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LEADING
ARCHERY OEM
C A M M O D U L E
• Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles
• Maintain low vibration performance
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Meet short lead time and budget constraints
• Provided design guidance and mold flow
analysis, saving the customer $800 -
$1,500 compared to outsourcing the
analysis
• Streamlined the development process
using an existing, specialty product to
meet key performance needs as well as
budget and timeline constraints, enabling
the customer to launch in time for a
leading industry tradeshow
Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY
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Leading Archery OEM
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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING
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Automotive OEM
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Versaflex TPEs for Gasket of Radial Artery Hemostat_Final.pdf
artery tourniquet
ARTERY TOURNIQUET
MANUFACTURER
G A S K E T O F R A D I A L A R T E R Y
H E M O S T A T
• Super soft feeling
• Increased production efficiency by simple injection process
• High transparency
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Formulated solutions to comply with FDA
regulation for skin contact
• Provided easy molding and assembling by
onsite technical and customized durometer
Customized Versaflex™ TPEs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY + SOFT FEELING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Versaflex TPE-Charging Gun Grip-Application Snapshot.pdf
WHY AVIENT?
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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