HC-6767 OPAQUE YELLOW TUBE XENOY GREY TUBE

PMS 667 PCR TUBE - HC-7715 BLUE TARGET TUBE -SHOULDER R2 - HC-7731

NAVY BLUE TUBING PURPLE TUBING

Loose Tube Telecommunication Cable ECCOH™ 6151 LSFOH Formulations improved processing and delivered consistent flame retardancy for loose tube telecommunications cable

When deployed, the legs made with Polystrand continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites unroll to form a strong tube structure.   The laminate also met specific thickness requirements needed to achieve the unique rollable performance of the tripod tubes.  

However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. THE SOLUTION Avient was asked to suggest a suitable TPE for this application. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.

SNOWMOBILE OEM S N O W F L A P • Cold temperature flexibility and toughness • UV stability • Easily injection moldable • Offered a specialty TPE capable of performing well in demanding environments • Delivered a technology that supported a nearly 2-foot flow length for easy processing • Generated .udb file to help accelerate new designs • Collaborated with the molder and OEM for seamless product development and production OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A cut-out view shows the hard plastic substrate and the overmolded soft-touch TPE. Figure 17 is a bar graph of mass loss for a variety of GLS™ TPE grades according to ASTM D3389. PRODUCT WITH TPE WITHOUT TPE % CHANGE Tape Measure 20.99 11.99 43 Ice Cream Scoop 5.99 4.99 17 Shaving Razor 1.30 0.75 42 Mechanical Pencil 0.50 0.29 48 Cork Screw 7.99 6.99 13 Pizza Wheel 6.99 4.99 29 Can Opener 8.99 5.99 33 Utility Knife 10.99 5.79 47 Figure 25: Price comparisons — amounts are US dollars Figure 26: Applying form, color and feel Ergonomic Grip Design Guide 26 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES To learn more about using TPEs to enhance your products, visit the Avient TPE Knowledge Center to find resources including the comprehensive GLS™ TPEs Overmolding Guide and the TPE Injection Molding Guide.

CASE STUDY: VERSAFLEX™ OM TPES THE CHALLENGE Millions of people of all ages play video games. THE SOLUTION While researching other possibilities online, the company found Avient and requested additional information on its thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Additionally, compared to silicone rubber, the TPE is easier and faster to process, as it requires no pre-mixing, curing or adhesives.

BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?