https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
There are several GLS products in the 40 Shore A Hardness range that
have varying COFs.
Table 2 summarizes general shrinkage ranges for the various GLS product
families.
Table 2 summarizes general shrinkage ranges for the various GLS product
families.
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SOLVING PRODUCTION BOTTLENECKS WITH
A CUSTOMIZED ADDITIVE FORMULATION
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THE CHALLENGE
A well-known manufacturer of private label
toothbrushes and dental care products for national
drug store chains was experiencing several production
problems in its molding operations.
Second, lead times for
the additive were long and deliveries slow, which gave
rise to production bottlenecks.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The time required to consummate the divestiture of our resin assets and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement;
Any material adverse changes in the business supporting the resin assets being sold;
The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our
ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and
cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and
timing of any future dividends;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y* 2012PF**
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0 $ 47.7
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8 81.6
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9
Specialty Platform $ 113.8 $ 150.2
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9 37.4
Distribution 66.0 66.0
Corporate (87.6) ( 87.9)
)Operating income GAAP $ 167.1 $ 165.7
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6 87.9
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7 $ 253.6
45% 60%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Specialty platform operating mix percentage
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales
1.1%
1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI
% of sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
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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
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DIVING BOARD SPRING
D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G
P O O L D E C K E Q U I P M E N T
M A N U FA C T U R E R
• 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?
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GLOBAL CABLE
MANUFACTURER
M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L
F I B E R C A B L E S
Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable
performance and production, including:
• High speed processing at a low wall thickness
• Good colorability
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• UV ageing performance
• Low shrinkage
• Enabled faster processing speeds and
manufacturing consistency with a reliable
material, eliminating waste
• Enabled easier installation with excellent
colorability at low wall thickness
• Provided technical support to transfer the
product to multiple plants
ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PROCESSABILITY + COLORABILITY
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Global cable manufacturer
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ELECTRONICS BRAND
P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R
W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T
• Ensures quality sound performance
• Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility
• Impact protection within a set temperature range
• Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g
• Reduced scrap and improved product
manufacturability, compared to metal, with
an injection molded formulation
• Met strict testing requirements, including
achieving desired impact protection
performance at the specific temperature
range and target weight
• Maintained depth of base sound
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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L A W N & G A R D E N O E M
F A N F O R B L O W E R / V A C U U M
• Lighter than incumbent magnesium part to improve start-
up efficiency and enhance overall user experience
• High impact resistance to withstand the effect of fast-
moving landscaping debris
• Good dimensional stability to meet tight tolerances of
assembly
• Expertise to guide next-generation product
development
• Proved material performance success through
extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to
prove concept without prototyping and minimize
development costs
• Produced material globally to support regional
demands
• Referred customer to US-based dependable
mold shops to support local production
Complēt™ MT 40% Long Glass Fiber Impact
Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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