https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?ind[]=21537
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
It also boasts excellent chemical resistance to common substances like cosmetics and cleaners, as well as foods such as olive oil and mustard.
It offers excellent surface engineering properties such as low wear, reduced friction, high lubricity, and no squeak.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?pname[]=10734
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
It also boasts excellent chemical resistance to common substances like cosmetics and cleaners, as well as foods such as olive oil and mustard.
It offers excellent surface engineering properties such as low wear, reduced friction, high lubricity, and no squeak.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/pain-therapy-device-stands-out-peers
GLS recommended a Versalloy™ thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) alloy for excellent surface quality, easy processing with excellent flow, and high tear strength.
It can also be easily colored for excellent aesthetics.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-transcend-biocompatible-peek-pre-colored-compounds
Superior Performance: With ultra-high heat and chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties, and dimensional stability, our PEEK compounds are perfect for applications requiring multiple re-sterilization and rigorous disinfection.
Features ultra-high heat and chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and high purity
Excellent for dental scalers, surgical robots, medical stock & shapes, and portable cardiac monitoring devices
https://www.avient.com/products/vivo-formulations-healthcare/neusoft-thermoplastic-polyurethanes
Flexible and easily colorable, these NEUSoft TPUs are excellent for applications like catheter tubing, catheter tips, and overmolding to various substrates.
NEU™ Custom Capabilities and NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes are developed for short-term in-vivo applications that offer good elasticity, radiopacity, excellent UV stability and protection against moisture and oxygen while meeting ISO 10993 & USP Class VI standards.
Looking for excellent chemical resistance high performance applications?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R
• Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality
• Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm
• NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white
• Good scratch and mar resistance
• Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach
• Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017
• Customized formulation to balance mar
resistance, flow, and laser marking
whiteness and clarity
• Collaborated on tooling improvements to
widen processing window and increase
yield rate
• Provided application development and on-
site technical support to manage short
shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap
Customized VersaflexTM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
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Excellence.
We then de-lever back
below 3.0x within two years.
Such is the case with the Clariant
Masterbatch acquisition, where
strong free cash flow will allow us to
de-lever quickly.
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AVIENT IS MODESTLY LEVERED
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Excellence.
We then de-lever back
below 3.0x within two years.
Such is the case with the Clariant
Masterbatch acquisition, where
strong free cash flow will allow us to
de-lever quickly.
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AVIENT IS MODESTLY LEVERED
1.
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PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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