https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Terms_and_Conditions_regarding_Resale_of_PolyOne_Products.pdf
Notwithstanding different or
additional terms or conditions contained in Buyer’s purchase orders, invoices, or other
communications to PolyOne or any customer, any addition to or alteration of the PolyOne Terms &
Conditions shall be effective only if expressly made in a writing signed by an officer of PolyOne.
4.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Infant Care Product Bulletin_Selector Guide.pdf
HOW GLS TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN INFANT CARE APPLICATIONS
• Safe to Use – Made without bisphenol A (BPA),
phthalates, or heavy metals; select grades
compliant with FDA, REACH and China GB4806
• Durable – Resists bites and tears; many are
tested and safe to use in microwaves and
dishwashers
• Comfortable – Can be overmolded to provide a
soft touch grip and customized
to specific comfort requirements including
vibration and noise reduction
• Easy to Process – Can be injection molded and
overmolded right onto a substrate including PP,
ABS, etc
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/2020-trilliant-hc8910-hc8920-processing-guide.pdf
Zone 2 - Center 420°F 460°F 215°C 235°C
Zone 3 - Front 430°F 470°F 220°C 240°C
Nozzle 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C
Melt & Mold
Temperatures English (°F) Metric (°C) Comments
Melt Temperature 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C Wipe down mold
surface after each
production run.Mold Temperature 125°F 200°F 50°C 90°C
Notes
These guidelines are based on lab results, and their values may not reflect actual processes using
different machinery.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
Image courtesy of Airobag TV
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/SEM MCCB Phase Barrier Application Bulletin.pdf
HOW PHASE BARRIERS MADE OF AVIENT TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE FOR MOLDED
CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Will not fail over the MCCB’s expected
service life – Avient materials are flexible, have
low moisture absorption, and have the needed
dielectric integrity, leading to a more reliable phase
barrier.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Ireland.pdf
Seller’s processing of any order is expressly conditioned on Buyer’s
assent to and acceptance of these Terms, including all terms that are
different from or in addition to any purported terms and conditions
of the order.
Any additional, different or other terms and/or
conditions contained in any purchase order, document, website or
other communication by or from Buyer are hereby objected to and
rejected by Seller.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Canada.pdf
Seller’s processing of any order is expressly conditioned on Buyer’s
assent to and acceptance of these Terms, including all terms that are
different from or in addition to any purported terms and conditions
of the order.
Any additional, different or other terms and/or
conditions contained in any purchase order, document, website or
other communication by or from Buyer are hereby objected to and
rejected by Seller.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Belgium.pdf
Seller’s processing of any order is expressly conditioned on Buyer’s
assent to and acceptance of these Terms, including all terms that are
different from or in addition to any purported terms and conditions
of the order.
Any additional, different or other terms and/or
conditions contained in any purchase order, document, website or
other communication by or from Buyer are hereby objected to and
rejected by Seller.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Austria.pdf
Seller’s processing of any order is expressly conditioned on Buyer’s
assent to and acceptance of these Terms, including all terms that are
different from or in addition to any purported terms and conditions
of the order.
Any additional, different or other terms and/or
conditions contained in any general terms and conditions, purchase
order, document, website or other communication by or from Buyer
are hereby objected to and rejected by Seller.
No
modification or addition to the Contract shall occur by the
acknowledgment or acceptance by Seller of a purchase order,
acknowledgment, release or other form submitted by Buyer
containing additional or different terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Peru.pdf
Seller’s processing of any order is expressly conditioned on Buyer’s
assent to and acceptance of these Terms, including all terms that are
different from or in addition to any purported terms and conditions
of the order.
Any additional, different or other terms and/or
conditions contained in any purchase order, document, website or
other communication by or from Buyer are hereby objected to and
rejected by Seller.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.