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LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K
• Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight
• Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor
deposition (PVD) surface treatment
• Provided an easy-to-process material with
an excellent surface finish for metallization
• Met custom weight target and used a
magnetic filler to support the magnetic
system in the PVD metallization process
• Enabled more design freedom by
eliminating metal working
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
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LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P
• Specific gravity of 2.2
• White color for metallic surface treatment
• Touch and feel of ceramic
• FDA compliant material
• Formulated a custom, ABS-based material
suitable for electroplating to achieve desired
weight, look, and feel of metal
• Combined material, electroplating, and
application experience and expertise to
support the process from concept to
production
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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PACKAGING GETS
LUXURIOUS FEEL +
PREMIUM AESTHETICS
with Gravi-Tech™
Density Modified
Formulations
DESIGN GUIDE
2 Gravi-Tech
Chapter 1.
Snap fits are only recommended for certain
gravities of Gravi-Tech.
Land lengths of 0.020"–0.035"
(0.50mm–0.90mm) are typically recommended.
24 Gravi-Tech
Runners
Full-round runners or a modified trapezoid
runner are ideal for Gravi-Tech materials.
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DONGGUAN
FYRNETICS
F I R E A L A R M C O M P O N E N T S
• Excellent conductive performance, EMI shielding
• Excellent IR absorption
• Quality stability
• Formulated material to meet all customer’s
CTQs and support sensor’s certification for
sensitivity and accuracy
• Provided shorter lead time than previous
material supplier, plus excellent service to
support material change
• Tested surface resistivity using ASTM D257
method, achieving result of E3-E4
Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
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ATM/ CASH
MACHINE
T R A Y S T R U C T U R E
• Excellent stiffness & rigidity
• Anti-static, frictional note speed
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Flame resistance
• Service life durability
• Provided a solution with permanent
antistatic properties
• Excellent wear and friction resistance,
enhancing durability
• Additional performance characteristics of
flame resistance and low COF
Stat-Tech™ PC custom formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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ATM/ cash machine
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RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM PRODUCER
A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W
• Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω
• Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A
• Abrasion resistant
• Light weight material
• Designed to meet ATEX standards
• Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset
rubber enhancing processability and
enabled in-house injection molding
• Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore
hardness, improving joystick
maneuverability
• Enabled greater scrap re-use rate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Radio control system producer
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AUTOMOTIVE MIRROR &
CAMERA MANUFACTURER
C A B L E G R O M M E T
• Electrically conductive
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Automotive mirror & camera manufacturer
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CUTLERY MAKER
P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S
• Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium
weight and feel of a metal
• Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of
aluminum handles
• Streamlined the design and molding
phase, working directly with the
manufacturer
• Enabled the customer to expand their
product line, providing a dishwasher safe
kitchen knife into the market
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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Global Closures producer
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ITALIAN MOLDER &
PART PRODUCER
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
WHY AVIENT?
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Italian molder & Part producer