https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Gordon Composites Diving Board Spring Case Study Snapshot.pdf
DIVING BOARD SPRING
D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G
POOL DECK EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
• Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust,
degradation and staining of pool decks
• Flexible and durable to prolong product life
• Provided a corrosion-proof composite
material to prevent rust stains on pool decks
• Delivered a custom-shaped compression
molded spring capable of deep deflection
and high fatigue resistance for extended
product life
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
resulting in lower shipping and installation
costs
Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional
Thermoset Barstock
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/US_Norwalk_RC14001_2020Exp.pdf
RC14001®:2015
Certificate No: 55334
Effective Date: 30 October 2017
Expiration Date: 29 October 2020
Issue Date: 30 October 2017 Alex Weisselberg, President
DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF COLOR CONCENTRATES
Certificate Of Conformance
has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by:
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/US_Avon%2520Lake%2520POC_RCMS%25202013.pdf
has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by:
RCMS®:2013 (Option 2)
The Environment, Health, Safety and Security Management System is applicable to:
Responsible Care Management System activities and corporate supported processes
associated with the design and manufacture of plastic compounds, colorants,
thermoplastic elastomer compounds, color concentrates and compounding of
thermoplastic products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/LubriOne-Disposable Medical Tray-Application snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y
• Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of
2,000 rotations
• Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C
• Can be sterilized by EtO
• Delivered excellent wear resistance
performance to fully meet customer’s request
• Provided dimensional stability required for
this medical application
• Reduced friction to lower the noise during
operation
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-data-storage-carrier.pdf
DATA STORAGE UNIT
MANUFACTURER
D A T A S T O R A G E C A R R I E R
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Good mechanical properties with excellent wear
resistance
• Flame retardant requirement – FRv0 compliance
• UL certification
• Provided a customized formulation to meet
application-specific lubricity, physical and
thermal requirements
• Delivered on short lead times to help
customer manage working capital
LubriOne™ CY1000-000/5T FR V0 BLK001
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-vacuum-cleaner-gear.pdf
VACUUM CLEANER
MANUFACTURER
G E A R O F V A C U U M C L E A N E R
• Excellent wear resistance
• Durability
• Cost effective
• Our product provides excellent wear
resistance to improve durability and
product life cycle
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Edgetek-Surgical torque wrench-Application snapshot.pdf
S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H
SURGICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
• Excellent wear resistance and lubricity
• Easy-to-mold
• Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection
performance
• Dimensional stability
• Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that
retained physical properties and dimensional
stability under various testing conditions
• Provided a custom solution faster than
competitors to support accelerated speed to
market
Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-cap-disk.pdf
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
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
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
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Bergamid_ - Air gun bullet casing- Application Snapshot.pdf
AIRGUN BULLET
MANUFACTURER
B U L L E T C A S I N G
• Reduce weight by replacing metal
• Gunpowder free
• Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules
• Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation
with equal performance and 80% less weight
• Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to
the stable coefficient of friction(COF)
• Provided fast technical response and mold
trial support
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?