PolyOne developed a material for our company that is durable, functional and looks great, just like our knives,” said Jean-Charles Quesnel and Philippe Héberlé, the co-founders of Avanona. Collaborating closely with Avanona, polymer science experts from PolyOne developed the Bergamid material to provide excellent surface finish and the durability to withstand extreme use. About PolyOne PolyOne Corporation, with 2016 revenues of $3.3 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Material testing shows that it surpasses other TPEs on the market in resisting the oil and abrasion often encountered with demanding usage. With a standard Shore A hardness of 60, the material can be customized to other hardness levels to meet specific customer requirements. PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

For brand owners and OEMs to achieve this, they need materials free of surface blooms and ready to stand up to everyday wear and tear. In terms of material advantages, these Versaflex grades are proven to provide a superior combination of stain resistance and UV resistance compared to benchmark soft-touch overmolding materials. Non-blooming thermoplastic elastomer materials for premium surface finish, enhanced feel, and improved aesthetics

Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. The TPE grade surpassed the performance of the previous material and allowed the manufacturer to introduce a more efficient production process. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

Its design team determined the need for a soft-touch material with strong chemical resistance and color stability for the mouse grip.  Furthermore, the mouse’s feet required a low-wear, low friction material. The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly.

Its design team determined the need for a soft-touch material with strong chemical resistance and color stability for the mouse grip.  Furthermore, the mouse’s feet required a low-wear, low friction material. The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly.

Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. The TPE grade surpassed the performance of the previous material and allowed the manufacturer to introduce a more efficient production process. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

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