https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Railcar Door_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RAIL CAR
MANUFACTURER
D O O R P A N E L
• High stiffness-to-weight ratio and improved thermal
insulation to incumbent materials
• Efficient manufacturing process to ensure quality panel
construction and standards
• Domestic supply and manufacturing to ensure timely
delivery
• Reduced component complexity compared
to metal
• Custom-engineered panel with varying core
materials and thicknesses to meet
performance requirements
• Reliable material supply with product
manufactured in United States
CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
CORROSION & IMPACT RESISTANT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Oncolor Polymer Colorants-Sign board protive tape-case study snapshot_0520.pdf
EXTRUSION FILM
MANUFACTURER
S I G N B O A R D P R O T E C T I V E
T A P E
• Film application with a high concentration of TIO2 (>80%)
• Good performance on light fastness and anti-yellowing
OnColor Polymer Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5978 UV - Aerial Drop Cable Jacket - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T
• Pass clamp test requested by end customer
• Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance
• Excellent processing
• Good fire performance to pass CPR class Cca / Dca
• Low shrinkage (< 1%)
• Exceeded material fire performance
requirements and met all other performance
criteria
• Simplified supply chain with local
manufacture in Europe
• Enabled customer to run material at
optimum processing conditions by providing
support with machine set up
ECCOH™ 5978 UV Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/eccoh-5978-uv-case-study-one-pager.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T
• Pass clamp test requested by end user
• Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance
• Excellent processing
• Good fire performance to pass CPR class Cca / Dca
• Low shrinkage (< 1%)
• Exceeded material fire performance requirements
and met all other performance criteria
• Simplified supply chain with local manufacture in
Europe
• Enabled customer to run material at optimum
processing conditions by providing support with
machine set up.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-automotive-aftermarket-side-step-application-snapshot-1.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-internal-backpack-frame.pdf
MAJOR OUTDOOR
RETAILER
I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E
B A C K P A C K F R A M E
• Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume
production
• Retain shape while carrying wild game load
• Toughness to survive backcountry use
• Easy cleaning after use
• Lowered production cost by substituting
injection molded composite for thermoset
layup
• Redesigned frame to meet higher structural
load requirements
• Integrated design features to ease cleaning
and improve functionality
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/edgetek-et9600-lds-antenna-array-case-study.pdf
MAJOR TELECOM
COMPANY
L D S A N T E N N A A R R A Y
• Required material suitable for Laser Direct Structuring
(LDS) for a 3D antenna design that allowed Surface Mount
Technology (SMT) for mass production in a short
manufacturing time
• 265°C /10 seconds
• Provided high-heat material to enable
miniaturization and multi-function integration
for an innovative 3D design
• Formulated LDS solution with low dielectric
constant (Dk 3.98) and dissipation factor (Df
0.006) values
Edgetek™ ET9600-8015 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
DESIGN FREEDOM + SMT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Playground Equipment Application Snapshot.pdf
RECREATIONAL
EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T
• Protection from harsh elements and weathering
• Coating solution to protect children against metal
abrasions
• Range of bright colors
• Formulated without phthalates
• Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect
against the effects of harsh weather, and to
protect children from potential scrapes and
scratches
• Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives
to resist mold growth
• Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate
plastisol formulations
CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-versaflex-om-rotary-power-tool-handle_0.pdf
Versaflex OM - Rotary Power Tool Handle
PREMIUM POWER
TOOL BRAND
R O T A R Y P O W E R T O O L
H A N D L E
• Soft touch grip with improved haptics
• Reduced vibration
• Excellent surface appearance
• Bonding to nylon
• Utilized global technical services to translate
customer’s preferred material in North
America to Europe
• Enabled brand consistency across the
globe, and accelerated time to market
Versaflex™ OM 6258
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?