https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?ind[]=6596
Watch our free on-demand webinar to gain a better understanding of the chemical resistance challenges and the polymer materials that can help your next-generation designs overcome them.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?ind[]=6598
Watch our free on-demand webinar to gain a better understanding of the chemical resistance challenges and the polymer materials that can help your next-generation designs overcome them.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/polyketone-next-generation-sustainable-nylon-alternative?rtype[]=1164
In this webinar, our technical experts unpack how PK can reduce carbon emissions, deliver exceptional performance, and help overcome concerns or challenges.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc-continuous-glucose-monitor-case-study.pdf
HEALTHCARE
DEVICE OEM
C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E
M O N I T O R
• Specific color matching for brand alignment and
recognition
• Chemically resistant material to help product last longer
• Single source for materials and color expertise
• Provided a pre-colored solution that met
rigorous application requirements to
improve color consistency between products
• Incorporated scratch & mar resistant
additives for improved durability
• Offered the ability to run small pilot lots
• Met regulatory requirements for USP
Class VI
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-tpe-cargo-rack.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
C A R G O R A C K
• Design freedom
• Improve process efficiency to reduce cost
• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Aesthetic appeal
• Weather and chemical resistance
• Replaced metal with a injection-moldable
thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet
performance demands and maintain
premium brand quality
• Provided technical support to help expand
the design and function of the cargo rack
• Reduced manufacturing costs by
eliminating the painting step from the
process
Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vehicle HVAC System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER
V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M
• Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic
• Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions
• Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color
+ effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of
thermoplastic
• Avient formulated the TPE used in the air
vents for this HVAC system
SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and
Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and
OnFlex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Nymax BIO - Toy gun scope- Application Snapshot.pdf
TOY GUN BRAND
S C O P E
• Excellent surface appearance
• Low shrink performance
• Reduce carbon emissions
• Competitive price
• Delivered good dimensional stability with a
low water absorption level
• Offered better performance and surface
finish without visible fibers as compared with
normal glass fiber-filled PA6 and PA66
• Formulated with 20-30% bio-based content,
offering low product carbon footprint
values to help meet the customers’
sustainability goal
Customized Nymax™ BIO Bio-based
Polyamide Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/edgetek-fishing-rod-handle-case-study-one-pager.pdf
FUJI FISHING
F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E
• Good aesthetics with easy processing
• Good toughness modified to work in low temperature
environment
• Excellence stiffness and durability
• Good quality control
• Offered customized formulation that
balanced toughness and stiffness to pass
customer’s specific mechanical test
• Provided strict quality control and quick
response which helped the customer meet
its deadline and get to market faster
Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-edgetek-screwdriver-handle.pdf
PREMIUM TOOL
BRAND
S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E
• High impact resistance
• High tensile strength
• Aesthetic surface
• Good processability
• Customized a nylon 6 based formulation,
with an emphasis on the impact properties
and processability, yet delivering the
desired aesthetic surface
• Met the customer’s aggressive timeline
and helped troubleshoot application needs
to determine the best material solution
Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?