https://www.avient.com/news/hai-prevention-has-ally-new-polyone-tpes-feature-enhanced-resistance-antiseptics
Customers have reported that devices made with Versaflex HC TPEs successfully withstood 10,000 antiseptic wipes.
With a Shore A hardness of 48, Versaflex HC 1348 is slightly softer than Versaflex HC 1365, which has a durometer of 65A and a matte finish.
Media contact
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-759-2676
sandy.wagner@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-part-design
Properly designed deep undercuts are possible with GLS overmold TPEs.
Versaflex
Most GLS styrenic TPEs (Dynaflex and some Versaflex) have fairly high mold shrinkage and cause the overmolding TPE to contract more than the substrate, which can result in warpage or cupping of the substrate part.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?ind[]=21537
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
This custom Versaflex grade provides 60 Shore A hardness and superior tear strength.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?pname[]=10734
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
This custom Versaflex grade provides 60 Shore A hardness and superior tear strength.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Infant Care Product Bulletin_Selector Guide.pdf
GLS™ TPE
INFANT CARE SOLUTIONS
REGULATORY COMPLIANT
MATERIALS FOR YOUR
BABY CARE PRODUCTS
GRADE PRODUCT HARDNESS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE* – FDA, EU, GB
CL2242
Pacifiers
Teething
43
Shore A FDA 177.1210 — —
Versaflex™
CL2250
Pacifiers
Teething
50
Shore A FDA 177.1210 — —
Versaflex™
FFC 2882-87
87
Shore A FDA 177.2600 EU 10/2011 GB 9685-2008
FFC 2882-50
50
Shore A FDA 177.2600 EU 10/2011 —
G2701C
66
Shore A FDA 177.2600 — —
Dynaflex™
G6770
69
Shore A FDA 177.2600 EU 10/2011 GB 9685-2008
Dynaflex™
G2780C
84
Shore A FDA 177.2600 — —
Dynaflex™
G7600 series
30A-80 Shore
A FDA 177.1210 — —
Dynalloy™
GP 7810 & 7820
Bathtubs
Bibs
Placemats
30A-70 Shore
A General FDA — —
We believe that the smallest consumers deserve the very best.
Better Quality Control – Eliminate the need for
many secondary operations required for other
materials so that results are controlled and
consistent
To learn more about GLS TPEs for infant
care, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT.
Our GLS TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements, while
also adding comfort and enhancing consumer appeal.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-makes-splash-cbme-karibu-folding-baby-bath
The tub features a custom overmolded GLS Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and non-toxic PolyOne OnColor™ colorants.
In addition, Karibu chose PolyOne’s non-toxic OnColor™ colorants, which are customizable and compatible with the GLS TPE material.
Designers chose Versaflex TPE to mold the folding portion of the tub and provide a non-slip surface on the bottom of the tub legs.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=45
GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide
GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=37
GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide
GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=42
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_Elastomers_with_Universal_Bonding_Characteristics.pdf
GLS International, Rilland, Netherlands
GLS Corporation, 833 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050
Tel: 815-385-8500 Fax: 815-385-8533 email: info@glscorp.com Web: www.glscorp.com
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
John Simons is currently employed by GLS International Inc. as Business Manager
Europe.
GLS International Inc. is part of GLS Corporation, a world-wide leader in
TPEs that is located in McHenry, USA.
After 4 years at Bostik
Findley John joined GLS in January 2002.