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P R O S T H E T I C S A N D
O R T H O T I C S B R A N D
K N E E R A I L & B R A C E
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Update design to achieve slimmer design
• Offer excellent strength and modulus properties
• Improve durability with better fatigue resistance than
incumbent aluminum
• Increased design freedom and
lightweighting for metal replacement
applications while meeting structural needs
• Delivered excellent fatigue endurance and
moisture resistance for enhanced durability
• Achieved cost reduction per part by
switching to an injection molding process
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Structural Thermoplastics
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A DV E N T U R E C A M P E R
M A N U FAC T U R E R
W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S
• Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material,
and thickness to meet performance requirements
• Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to
wood and aluminum
• UV, chemical, and moisture resistant
• Custom formulated the panel construction to meet
lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements
• Avient engineering team provided on-going
material sampling and technical support
throughout the development cycle
• Ensured the face sheet structure provided a
smooth surface finish and good adherence to
paint or aluminum fixtures
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite
Sandwich Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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B I O P H A R M AC E U T I C A L
S U P P LY C O M PA N Y
T U B I N G C L A M P
• High impact and wear resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Comparable dimensional stability to nylon
• Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6
• Delivered a comparable alternative to nylons
during supply shortages, resulting in rugged
performance and a lower carbon footprint
• Provided improved chemical resistance to
nylon clamps to withstand repeated cleanings
from harsh disinfectants
• Offered a global manufacturing footprint to
support future expansion of the end products
to markets outside the Americas
Trilliant™ HC 8910 Glass-Filled Polyketone
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY + MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
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OFC
MANUFACTURER
5 G H Y B R I D C A B L E
J A C K E T I N G & I N S U L A T I O N
• Fire performance: reduce smoke and fume production,
high flame and char resistance
• Reduce development time
• Meet required standards: UL 1581 (Class XL) mechanical
properties , UL 1685 (flame test/smoke parameters), FT2
& FV2 (VW1)
• Accelerated speed to market, reducing
development time to three months
• Instilled confidence and proved material
expertise as solutions passed extensive
testing ahead of competition
• Optimized cable manufacture process and
line speed following trials at customers
facility
ECCOH 5549/1 LDD & Syncure™ S100FH
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EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E
T U B E C A B L E S
• Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Rigidity close to PBT
• Melting point higher than 100°C
• Developed a custom formulation to reach
required rigidity
• Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with
previous PBT material
• Provided expertise in process improvement
to help the customer achieve a more
competitive processing speed
ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-baseball-bat.pdf
SPORTING
GOODS BRAND
I N J E C T I O N M O L D E D
B A S E B A L L B A T
• Meet BBCOR safety standard for coefficient of restitution
• High stiffness and toughness to hold up to ball impacts
without excessive vibration
• Variable feel, sound, and “sweet spot” for user preference
• Provided a unique solution allowing the bat
to be manufactured with injection molding
instead of thermoset layup process to lower
production cost
• Designed unique two-part barrel and
handle construction which enables tailoring
weight and balance performance to player
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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C O S M E T I C PA C K A G I N G
M A N U FA C T U R E R
P E R F U M E C A P
• A weighted material with a metallic finish
• A material that could be injection molded into a premium
perfume cap
• Formulated a weighted material with 2.0 specific
gravity that is FDA approved
• Enabled customer to enter the premium
packaging market, typically reserved for metal
working converters
• Provided a material that could be injection molded
• Provided metallic finish aesthetic with cool touch
haptics
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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I TA L I A N M O L D E R &
PA RT P RO D U C E R
L U X U R Y T O O T H B R U S H B A S E
• Density 4.0 SG
• Low water absorption
• Good mechanical performance
• Chemical resistance to toothpaste and cleaning products
• Worked in close collaboration with customer
to fully understand material requirements
• Provided an alternative to metal with the
processing and recyclability benefits of a
polymer
• Enabled customer to launch innovative new
product into the market winning Red Dot
Design Award
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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TIER 2 MOLDER
P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N
V E H I C L E S
• Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to
molded-in color for two different thermoplastics
• UV stability
• Good appearance for visible part
• Expedited approved solution that delivered
the appearance and performance of a
painted part
• Developed formulations for two materials-
PMMA and ABS
• Offered aluminum appearance and required
UV stability
SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Excelite OnePager Grab Handle (2)
TIER 1 MOLDER
A U T O M O T I V E G R A B H A N D L E
• Reduce production cycle times
• Achieve processing consistency in chemical foaming
additive (CFA) performance
• Control dimensional stability and reduce production scrap
rates
• Lower conversion costs
• Improved cycle time by 20%
• Achieved additional 2% density reduction
• Resulted in a finer cell structure with a higher cell
density, significantly improving dispersion and
dimensional stability
• Maintained Class A finish
• Reduced CFA use rate by 80%
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives
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