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GLS™ TPE
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
IMPROVE VEHICLE
AIR QUALITY WITH
TPEs FOR AUTOMOTIVE
HVAC FLAPS
Vehicle interior air quality in passenger vehicles and strict automotive OEM standards have driven our advancement
of these low VOC, low fogging TPEs for use in heating/ventilation/air conditioning seals.
ONFLEX™ LO
7120-45
ONFLEX™ HT
40A-3S2131
BERGAFLEX™
BFIG 45A-300
Applications HVAC Seals HVAC Seals HVAC Seals
Interior - direct airflow Interior & exterior Interior - direct airflow
HVAC feature Low VOC/FOG & odor Low VOC/FOG & odor Low odor
Cold air Hot air Cold air
VDA 270 ≤3.0 ≤3.0 ≤3.0
VOC/FOG
VDA 278 (VOC) 97µg/g 100µg/g 196µg/g
VDA 278 (FOG) 1131µg/g 1116µg/g 1707µg/g
DIN 75201 (FOG) 0.3mg 1.7mg 1.1mg
73°F (23°C) 72 hrs 15% 12% 15%
158°F (70°C) 22 hrs 45% 28% 50%
212°F (100°C) 22 hrs 70% 45% 90%
Density 1.15 g/ml 1.00 g/ml 1.17 g/ml
Processing Injection Molding Injection Molding/
Extrusion Injection Molding
Bonds to Polypropylene Polypropylene/
Polyethylene Polypropylene
Hardness range 35–65 Shore A 40–70 Shore A 35–65 Shore A
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE HVAC APPLICATIONS
• Low VOC/FOG – externally tested to VDA 278
and shows significant reductions in volatile
organic compounds and fogging when
compared to current TPE technologies
• Industry standards – helps to achieve VOC/
FOG performance standards for improved VIAQ
• Reduced manufacturing steps – does not
require pre-drying or post heating to reduce
VOC in parts produced
• Design optimization – color can be added at
the machine
• Easy to process – can be extruded, injection
molded and extrusion blow molded
• Recyclable – Our automotive TPEs are
compatible with most municipal recycle
streams
• Global support – Avient automotive TPEs
can be manufactured in locations that are
convenient to your operations, including
North America, Europe or China
To learn more about GLS TPEs for
automotive applications, contact Avient
at +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).
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During processing, polymers often degrade due to
oxygen and heat exposure which causes such things
as discoloration, gels, and black spots.
Sustainability Spotlight
Recycle
Solutions
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Designed for polyolefin recycling and to
enhance circularity
• Protects polyolefins against degradation caused
by oxygen and heat during processing
• Provides improved stability against oxygen
degradation and discoloration
• Stabilizes the polymer to reduce creation of new
gels and black spots
• Excellent performance at low dosage levels
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
• Recycled polyolefins
• Packaging, consumer & others
• High-value polyolefin applications with recycled
material content
• Virgin polymers which will be recycled after the
use phase
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Intended for use in a variety of thermoset
epoxy systems
• Based on heat stability, lightfastness,
weatherability and toxicity
• Use level is 1%–2% for thick casting and
5%–10% for a thin coating
APPLICATIONS
Stan-Tone EPX dispersions are suitable for use
in a variety of applications, including:
• Protective coatings
• Adhesives
• Epoxy flooring
• Electrical potting
• Composites
• Laminates
Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness
WHITE
10EPX03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 57 1.95 PW-6 I/O
YELLOW
12EPX01 Diarylide AAOT GS 25 1.22 PY-14 I
12EPX03 Diarylide HR RS 20 1.2 PY-83 I/O (Mass)
13EPX02 Isoindolinone RS 30 1.3 PY-110 I/O
13EPX03 Benzimidazolone GS 40 1.27 PY-151 I/O (Mass)
81EPX01 Iron Oxide 40 1.62 PY-42 I/O
ORANGE
15EPX03 Benzimidazolone 30 1.26 PO-36 I/O
RED
23EPX04 Quinacridone BS 25 1.21 PV-19 I/O
23EPX06 Specialty Naphthol BS 30 1.21 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C
25EPX01 Red 2B, Ca Salt Bs 24 1.27 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass)
28EPX01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 23 1.29 PR-48:1 I/O (Mass)
82EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light BS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
82EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark BVS 40 1.68 PR-101 I/O
82EPX04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
BLUE
40EXP03 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
40EXP05 Phthalocyanine RS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
42EXP02 Ultramarine 50 1.54 PB-29 I/O
49EXP01 Cobalt 50 1.83 PB-28 I/O
GREEN
50EPX02 Phthalocyanine BS 18 1.34 PG-7 I/O
50EPX03 Phthalocyanine YS 25 1.42 PG-7 I/O
59EPX01 Chromium Oxide 40 1.64 PG-17 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24EPX03 Quinacridone Violet 15 1.2 PV-19 I/O
24EPX04 Ultramarine Violet 50 1.66 PV-15 I/O
24EPX05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.21 PR-122 I/O
24EPX06 Benzimidazolone 20 1.2 PV-32 I/O
24EPX07 Carbazole Violet 15 1.2 PV-23 I/O
BROWN/TAN
83EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light 39 1.64 PBr-6 I/O
83EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark 40 1.66 PBr-6 I/O
BLACK
90EPX01 Furnace - High Jet 14 1.23 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX04 Furnace - Medium 20 1.25 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX05 Iron Oxide 50 1.77 PBk-11 I/O
EPX
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
HR = Heat-Resistant
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone
Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
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DURABILITY
High Impact Strength, Weatherability
SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA,
Nylon Engineered Formulations
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive
Formulations
EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Chemical & Fire Resistance,
High Temperature Performance
SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Metal Replacement
SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods,
Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long
Fiber Reinforced Composites
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization,
Custom Color, Low Friction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated
Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs
STRENGTH & STABILITY
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar
Resistance, UV Stable
Additives, Anti-Static
Additives
STRUCTURAL
PERFORMANCE
Corrosion Resistance,
Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates,
Chemical Foaming Additives
METAL REPLACEMENT
Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durability
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs)
A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS
STYLE & GRIT
To all thrill seekers, fans and
enthusiasts, your brand says,
“Bring it!”
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Our injection-moldable materials enhance
design freedom and reduce bulk, while also
managing heat-buildup and preventing cross talk.
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
VIRTUAL REALITY
APPLICATION BULLETIN
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Metallic and Custom Effects,
FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored Resins
WEARABLE COMFORT
Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort,
Soft Touch, Heat Reduction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs),
Silicone, Nylon (PA)
FUNCTIONALITY
Impact Resistance,
Dimensional Stability, Strength
SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/
Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate,
Styrenics
BETTER EXPERIENCES.
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TIER 2 SUPPLIER
H V A C F L A P
• Eliminate post treatment heating of parts
to achieve required odor level
(≤3.0 VDA 270)
• Lowest VOC / FOG performance (VDA 278) at the same
compression set as previous material
• Reduced processing steps and lowered
energy costs for the molder
• Achieved targeted odor levels and met VOC
/ FOG performance and compression set
standards
OnFlex™ LO Thermoplastic Elastomer
WHY AVIENT?
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May 21, 2014
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Industrial Design
• Research methodologies
• Brainstorming/problem solving
• Concept sketching
• Ergonomic development
• 3D CAD modeling
• Photo rendering & 3D prototyping
• Color, material, & finish selection
• Design for manufacturing
Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization
Prototype Capabilities
• Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from
50–550 tons:
- Materials sampling and evaluation
• Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
- Prototyping combinations of injection
molded discontinuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts
• Full suite of auxiliary support equipment
including:
- Material drying
- Water and hot oil thermolators for
mold heating
- Ultrasonic welding for inserts
- Secondary & post operations
• 150-ton compression molding presses
• Profile extrusion
• Co-extrusion film and wire & cable
• Over 20 molds at varying geometries to
validate structural, application, and functional
performance.
Material Data Sets
• A number of material characterization data sets
are available in .udb, moldex 3D, xChange data
cards, and SIPOE format
Mold Filling Simulation (see examples below)
• Serves to validate part design (e.g., gate location,
fill/pack/warp/cool) & material solution
• Evaluates component design viability with
preferred Avient material solution
• Fiber analysis determines fiber orientation
and length
• Predicts part quality and manufacturability
(shrink, warp, weld line location)
FILLING PART QUALITYFIBER ORIENTATION
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Virtually simulates how an application will perform in real-world conditions with a high
level of precision
• Able to represent a variety of problems, test methods, models and outputs to evaluate the design,
process and material combination for validation or optimization
• Dynamic
- Acceleration
- Impact
- Break/no break
- Transmitted force
- Energy absorption
• Thermal Mechanical
- Temperature Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Heat path
- Dominant heat transfer
- Temperature mapping
- Coupling with mechanical simulations
FEA Simulation Capabilities
• Static
- Displacement/rotations
- Stress and strains
- Contact pressure
- Reaction forces/moments
- Factors of safety
• Vibration
- Eigen frequencies
- Harmonic response
○ Harmonic
displacement,
acceleration and stress
Software Used
• Autodesk Moldflow
• Digimat
• Simulia/Abaqus
• MSC Cradle
• CAD/CAE
- MSC Apex
- SolidWorks
Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) Support
By leveraging mold filling simulation,
multiphysics simulation, and the understanding
of the link between design, process and material,
we can help inform your decision-making
process for product development.
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Industrial Design
• Research methodologies
• Brainstorming/problem solving
• Concept sketching
• Ergonomic development
• 3D CAD modeling
• Photo rendering & 3D prototyping
• Color, material, & finish selection
• Design for manufacturing
Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization
Prototype Capabilities
• Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from
50–550 tons:
- Customer prototype molding
- Materials sampling and evaluation
• Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
- Prototyping combinations of injection
molded discontinuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts
• Full suite of auxiliary support equipment
including:
- Material drying
- Water and hot oil thermolators for
mold heating
- Ultrasonic welding for inserts
- Secondary & post operations
• 150-ton compression molding presses
• Profile extrusion
• Over 20 molds at varying geometries to
validate structural, application, and functional
performance.
Dynamic
- Acceleration
- Impact
- Break/no break
- Transmitted force
- Energy absorption
• Thermal Mechanical
- Temperature
- Heat bath
- Dominant heat transfer
- Temperature mapping
- Coupling with mechanical simulations
ONSITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The product development process does not end with design and testing.
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MAJOR TELECOM
COMPANY
L D S A N T E N N A A R R A Y
• Required material suitable for Laser Direct Structuring
(LDS) for a 3D antenna design that allowed Surface Mount
Technology (SMT) for mass production in a short
manufacturing time
• 265°C /10 seconds
• Provided high-heat material to enable
miniaturization and multi-function integration
for an innovative 3D design
• Formulated LDS solution with low dielectric
constant (Dk 3.98) and dissipation factor (Df
0.006) values
Edgetek™ ET9600-8015 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
DESIGN FREEDOM + SMT
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