https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-antimicrobial-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
P H O N E C A S E S
• Compatible with antimicrobial additives
• Good stain resistance
• Non-yellowing
• Delivered enhanced solution that included
antimicrobial properties and stain resistance
• Collaborated with OEM and the foremost
supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key
bacterial growth requirements
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ANTIMICROBIAL
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Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics
Long fiber thermoplastics (LFT), also known as long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), are revolutionizing the industry by replacing metal and other underperforming polymers.
To discuss how long fiber thermoplastics technologies can benefit your aftermarket application, contact an expert at Avient today.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rethinking-materials-automotive-aftermarket-parts?rtype[]=1164
Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics
Long fiber thermoplastics (LFT), also known as long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), are revolutionizing the industry by replacing metal and other underperforming polymers.
To discuss how long fiber thermoplastics technologies can benefit your aftermarket application, contact an expert at Avient today.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-versaflex-om-rotary-power-tool-handle_0.pdf
Versaflex OM - Rotary Power Tool Handle
PREMIUM POWER
TOOL BRAND
R O T A R Y P O W E R T O O L
H A N D L E
• Soft touch grip with improved haptics
• Reduced vibration
• Excellent surface appearance
• Bonding to nylon
• Utilized global technical services to translate
customer’s preferred material in North
America to Europe
• Enabled brand consistency across the
globe, and accelerated time to market
Versaflex™ OM 6258
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HAPTICS + VIBRATION DAMPING
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Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPROVED COMFORT + AESTHETICS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
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
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
OPTICAL CLARITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/OnFlex S KE Power Tool - case study snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
P O W E R T O O L H A N D L E
• Bonding to ABS
• Scratch resistance
• Colorable compound
• Easy to grip/soft touch
• Worked in synergy across business to
produce a scratch resistant material
suitable for ABS bonding in 19 different
color options
• Made new ergonomic design possible
through better material properties,
especially grip and soft touch
• Enabled customer to market next
generation of power tool, with updated
look and feel
OnFlex™ S KE Series
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SCRATCH RESISTANCE + COLORABILITY
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TIER 2 SUPPLIERS
P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D
V E H I C L E S
• Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to
manufacturers in Europe
• Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot
orders
• Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM-
approved materials
• Optimized logistics so manufacturers could
purchase small lots
10 engineered material and Masterbatch
solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GLOBAL SERVICE
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SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD BONDING + SOFT TOUCH
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Versaflex-coffee machine seal-Application snapshot.pdf
SMALL APPLIANCE
OEM
C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L
• Soft durometers
• Good bonding to ABS
• Good flowability for easy processing
• Excellent sealing property
• Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent
peel force performance to meet the sealing
requirements
• Offered a short lead time and on-site technical
service to speed up the time to market
• Provided fast global collaboration between
regions, supporting the brand’s design team in
Europe and molders in Asia
Custom VersaflexTM Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
BONDING + SEALING PERFORMANCE
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