https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Versaflex TPE-Charging Gun Grip-Application Snapshot.pdf
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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User Interfaces
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-strengthmembers.pdf
G675/SC-10 Swellcoat® E-Glass
22.7 LBs
(50 KG)
1835 Ft/LB
(1233 M/KG)
Flat TBD ???
PBO1500
BondcoatTM
Zylon
125 LBs
(56 KGs)
8480 FT/LB
(5696 M/KG)
Flat .421 mm N/A
Strength
member treated
with adhesion pro-
moting coating.
POPULAR COATED STRENGTH MEMBERS
LOCATIONS
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
FIBER-LINE® LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
fiber@fiber-line.com
Manufacturing Operations
FIBER-LINE® LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
fiber@fiber-line.com
EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations
FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=253&document_subtype=216
Sustainable Fiber Coloration Technology (Spin-Dyeing)
Novel Thermoplastic Elastomers with Universal Bonding Characteristics - White Paper
Introduction to TPEs that universally bond to non-polar substrates such as polypropylene
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-thermoballistic-ballistic-resistant-composite-panels-jec-2024
Gordon Composites™ continuous glass and carbon fiber bar stock, laminates, and composite springs, including springs for high-temperature industrial applications
Gordon Glass™ archery bow limbs
Fiber-Line™ engineered high-performance fibers, including coated, twisted, and custom-wound aramid, glass, carbon, HMPE, and LCP fibers
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debuts-thermoballistic-thermoplastic-composite-panels-camx-2023
Gordon Composites™ continuous glass and carbon fiber bar stock, laminates, and composite springs, including springs for high-temperature industrial applications
Gordon Glass™ archery bow limbs
Fiber-Line™ engineered high-performance fibers, including coated, twisted, and custom-wound aramid, glass, carbon, HMPE, and LCP fibers
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations
Gives low shrinkage and low adhesion, high abrasion resistance, high stiffness and high processing speed.
Gives low shrinkage and low adhesion, high flame performance, high abrasion resistance, high stiffness and high processing speed.
Bonded formulations can improve cut-through and abrasion resistance plus mechanical toughness
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-launch-new-recycled-tpe-grades-asia-support-greater-use-recycled-materials-automotive-vehicles
Developed for injection molding, Avient’s new grades for PP overmolding can deliver durable primeless bonding performance and are available in natural and custom-colored grades with hardnesses from Shore 40A to 80A.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD BONDING + SOFT TOUCH
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A LIFE SCIENCE
COMPANY
S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N
C A R T R I D G E
• Excellent clarity
• Good bonding and peel strength onto PP
• Heat resistance
• Meet sterilization needs
• Easy processing
• Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with
excellent adhesion onto PP and good
sealing performance
• Met regulatory requirements for USP Class
VI and ISO 10993-4,5
• Provided a short lead time and on-site
technical service
Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?