https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-processing?rtype[]=1164
GLS soft TPEs can be overmolded onto rigid plastic, metal, or other substrates using a variety of techniques, including:
Overmolded parts will take longer to cool because the TPE is only cooled from one side as the plastic substrate has poor thermal conductivity.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Why consider plastics in lieu of metal?
Plastic Piping System Flapper Valve - Case Study
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/yarn-compression-packing
Plastic, wood, or metal reels are also available.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/pet-polyester-fiber
It is the same polymer resin utilized in the plastic bottle industry.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-expands-2030-sustainability-goals-and-highlights-esg-impact-latest-sustainability-report
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-registration-details-2023-sustainability-day
Plastic Waste
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-evoluscend-non-pfas-high-temperature-mold-release-additive
This formulation is created for high-pressure injection molding and is integrated directly into plastic materials.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/people/safety
Rubber and Plastics Industry Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-bio-based-polymer-solutions-medical-and-pharmaceutical-applications-during-pharmapack-europe-2022
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-delivers-certified-ok-compost-home-colorants-simplify-bio-degradable-packaging-compliance
The law also applies to plastic packaging used for mail publications.
