https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=216
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
TPE Overmolding Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics - White Paper
TPEs with Improved Barrier Performance - White Paper
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/office-supplies
GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/applicators
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-gls-thermoplastic-elastomers-antimicrobial-technology-protects-against-microbial-growth
CLEVELAND – May 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio.
In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades.
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-hc-syringe-plunger-english.pdf
Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English
SYRINGE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E
P L U N G E R
• USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant
• Sterilize by gamma & EtO
• Long-term sealing performance
• Low coefficient of friction (COF)
• Consistent performance across barrel sizes
• Provided a formulated solution that met
rigorous medical application requirements
• Improved global supply continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Versaflex-Footwear insert-Application snapshot_0330.pdf
SOFT TOUCH + COLORABILITY
FOOTWEAR
ACCESSORY BRAND
F O O T W E A R I N S E R T
• Low durometer with good processability
• Optimal cushioning with high elasticity
• Non-tacky feel
• Excellent colorability
• Customized a formulation to achieve super
soft gel performance without a tacky finish
• Provided material with sufficient cushioning
and elasticity for all-day comfort
• Optimized lead time and stable supply with
local inventory
Versaflex™ Customized TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex OM -Diastimeter Cover-Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
BRAND
D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R
• Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate
measurements
• Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made
part and the internal metal part
• Met anti-static standard surface resistivity
109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for
circular measurement by 55% and linear
measurement by 33%
• Provided a formulation with better wear
resistance than the previous overmold
material
• Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS
Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Dynaflex-Disposable syringe tip cap-Application snapshot.pdf
Formulated a solution that met rigorous
medical application requirements
• Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply
continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/dynaflex-knee-brace-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HEALTHCARE DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
W E B K N E E B R A C E
• Good bonding to polypropylene (PP)
• Flexible and soft-touch feel
• Skin contact, general FDA compliance
• Good tensile strength and resilience
• Excellent colorability
• Offered material that passed the required
FDA regulations
• Provided high elasticity memory and ultra
soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and
pleasant surface feeling requirements
• Delivered TPE with easy and stable
processing and colorability
DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-om-vacuum-cleaner-gasket.pdf
Good bonding to PC/ABS
• Acceptable compression set
• Wide hardness range
• Cost effective
VACUUM CLEANER
MANUFACTURER
V A C U U M C L E A N E R G A S K E T
• Offered overmolding solution with proven
success in passing the peel test
• Delivered a TPE solution with good sealing
performance to fulfill customer’s
requirements
Versaflex™ OM 9140 Translucent
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?