https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent-Case study Snapshot_0826.pdf
HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent
NEW ENERGY
VEHICLE OEM
H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T
• Reliable sealing performance
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Good bonding with PA6
• Formulated a TPE with good sealing and
insulation for gaskets within the vent to
minimize air and moisture leaks, improving
the overall efficiency and performance of the
HVAC system
• Provided a solution that resisted wear,
abrasion, and impact to enhance the
longevity of components
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Slide 1: New energy vehicle oem
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/grips-translation-outdoor-application-bulletin.pdf
There’s a way to achieve both form
and function by adding a soft-touch,
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grip.
SOFT-TOUCH GRIPS FOR A
COMPETITIVE EDGE
Infuse quality, comfort & high-end aesthetics into your designs
with GLSTM Thermoplastic Elastomers by Avient.
But by adding
a TPE grip to an outdoor product, the perceived
value and selling price skyrockets.
https://www.avient.com/products/vivo-formulations-healthcare/neusoft-thermoplastic-polyurethanes
NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
NEU™ Custom Capabilities and NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Overview Video
Discover TPEs for Healthcare
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/color-cosmetics
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-packaging/diagnostic-kits
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Applications
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
TPE HEIGHTENS
PRODUCT IMPACT
AND PROFITABILITY
CASE STUDY: ONFLEX-S™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
Challe
nge Accepted.
To provide a secure grip
for safety and usability, the company planned to overmold
a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) onto the handle and other
selected areas of the sprayer.
THE IMPACT
With its enhanced processability, OnFlex-S K 65A-3E1709
thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its
2K molding issues and reduce system costs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURER
C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T
T U B E S C R E W C A P S
• Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials
• Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for
an easy transition between materials
• Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a
competitive cost
• Offered a comprehensive range of solutions
to accommodate specific application
demands such as barrier, flexibility, and
sealing performance
• Provided materials manufactured in an ISO
13485 certified facility
• Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs
that could be extruded and injection molded
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic
Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-bt218-biopharmaceutical-tubing-case-study.pdf
MEDICAL TUBING
EXTRUDER
B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L
T U B I N G
• Low leachables & extractables
• Great tensile performance and kink resistance
• Good thermal weldability
• Excellent clarity and medical blue tint
• ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free
(ADF)
• Supplied drop-in material replacement to
overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE
• Offered a lower extractable profile than
comparable materials in the market
• Enabled easy material transition without changes
in tooling or thermal welding machine settings
• Formulated solution with proprietary additives to
provide clarity and prevent yellowing after
sterilization
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers
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?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers