https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Oncolor bio colorant -smartwatch housing -case study snapshot.pdf
FITNESS
SMARTWATCH
BRAND
S M A R T W A T C H H O U S I N G
• Reduce carbon footprint at least 30% by using bio-based
material
• Meet physical properties requirements such as impact
strength, UV resistance, and thermal resistance
• Provide small lot quantity for various colors
• Offered bio-based colorants to support
carbon footprint reduction
• Maintained over 80% of mechanical
properties of materials and passed QSUN &
QUV test
• Offered supply flexibilities in low volume for
a high mix of colors
OnColor Bio Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5702 SEPAP - Riser Cables - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
H I G H F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S
• Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a
thickness of 350µm
• Low shrinkage
• Water, UV and chemical resistance
• Low CoF
• Reduced cable weight by decreasing the jacket
thickness from 550µm to 350µm
• Provided required CPR classification at a reduced
thickness allowing installation in homes and
buildings in between walls and floors
• Increased cable lifetime due to improved
chemical and UV resistance
• Enabled fast cable processing
ECCOH™ 5702 SEPAP Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/CCG Application Snapshot_Oil and Gas Cables_Final.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
H I G H - T E M P E R A T U R E C A B L E S
- O I L & G A S I N D U S T R Y
• Formulations suitable for a wide range of cable types, including high-voltage
and self-regulating heating applications
• Fine-tuned and consistent resistivity
• Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures
• Optimized dispersion for ease of processing
• Provided tailored solutions for specific conductivity
requirements, protecting cables against damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD), arc failures, and
temperature fluctuation
• Supplied ESD and conductive fluoropolymer solutions in
PFA, FEP, ETFE and PVDF
• Shared more than 40 years of experience in the
processing and formulation of fluoropolymers
• Offered a global manufacturing footprint
Colorant Chromatics Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS
B A T T E R Y S F R A M E
• Recycled materials where possible
• Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating
• BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts)
• Thermal performance for some parts
• High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts
• Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame
including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and
thermally conductive formulations
• Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content
to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low
thickness to minimize weight
• Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery
system with a modular design for use in multiple
applications – maximizing the working life of the battery
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 6151 Formulation - Semi-tigh Buffer Indoor Duplex Cable - Application Snapshot_0.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R
I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S
• Low shrinkage for connectorization
• Easy to strip for efficient installation
• Good kink resistance
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Provided an alternative solution, with improved
performance, compared to PA12 and PBT
materials on the market
• Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for
easier installation
• Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire
performance
• Increased processing speeds, reducing overall
manufacturing cost
ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Gravi-Tech- Portable Speaker-Application Snapshot.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-maxxam-hvac-door.pdf
DENSO
M E C H A N I C A L H V A C D O O R F L A P
• Processability was key as the part had to be injection
compression molded due to its extremely thin nature
• Copper resistance
• Light weight
• Anti-static
• Low VOC
• Worked in close collaboration with the customer to
understand key design challenges and needs
• Streamlined the development process through global
presence, working locally in Europe while also running
trials in Asia
• Re-designed the part to provide a 90% weight
reduction
• Utilized material science expertise to create a custom
formulation that improved resistance to copper
deposits and enabled injection compression molding
Customized Maxxam™ Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/LFT - Blower Vac - Application Snapshot_BU Draft_3.pdf
LAWN & GARDEN OEM
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
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/LFT - Blower Vac - Application Snapshot.pdf
LAWN & GARDEN OEM
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
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?