https://www.avient.com/idea/auto-supplier-cuts-costs-painting-trim-parts
Masterbatch approach eliminates added cost, chemical volatility of painting
After molding, the parts had to be cleaned, primed, painted and clear coated – with three rounds of drying in between.
Cost reduction: Overall improvement in material cost performance versus painted ABS.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations
Long Hybrid Reinforcement
Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
Mimic the look of paint with scratch-resistant thermoplastics for superior results
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-moisture-resistant-watercraft-steering-column-application-snapshot.pdf
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application load
requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust Mold Flow
simulation support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versalloy-thermoplastic-elastomers
Versalloy™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers: Dynaflex™
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/artisan-abs-fingerprint-detector-housing.pdf
FINGERPRINT
DETECTOR
H O U S I N G
• Metallic effect
• In-mold labeling replacement
• Overmold on PC
• Chemical resistance
• Achieved metallic effects without secondary
step of painting
• Customized colors to achieve desired
aesthetics of the design
• Improved cost-effectiveness
• Provided live technical support from concept
to production
Artisan™ AR7300-8001 M Silver Formulation
KEY REQUIRMENTS
WHY AVIENT ?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PAINT FREE + OVERMOLDING ON PC
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https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers with strong tear strength
Vibration Damping Thermoplastic Elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents
Long Hybrid Reinforcement
Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynalloy-thermoplastic-elastomers
Dynalloy™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™
Thermoplastic Elastomers: Dynaflex™
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/composite-ballistic-protection/thermoballistic-thermoplastic-panels
ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Panels
Thermoplastic
Learn more about the differentiation between thermoset and thermoplastic composites.
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=30
Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Composites
5G Hybrid Cable
ECCOH provides fire performance and regulatory compliance for 5G Hybrid Cable