https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?rtype[]=1124
The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.
Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material.
Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?ind[]=6596
The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.
Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material.
Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURER
C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T
T U B E S C R E W C A P S
• Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials
• Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for
an easy transition between materials
• Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a
competitive cost
• Offered a comprehensive range of solutions
to accommodate specific application
demands such as barrier, flexibility, and
sealing performance
• Provided materials manufactured in an ISO
13485 certified facility
• Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs
that could be extruded and injection molded
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic
Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-bt218-biopharmaceutical-tubing-case-study.pdf
MEDICAL TUBING
EXTRUDER
B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L
T U B I N G
• Low leachables & extractables
• Great tensile performance and kink resistance
• Good thermal weldability
• Excellent clarity and medical blue tint
• ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free
(ADF)
• Supplied drop-in material replacement to
overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE
• Offered a lower extractable profile than
comparable materials in the market
• Enabled easy material transition without changes
in tooling or thermal welding machine settings
• Formulated solution with proprietary additives to
provide clarity and prevent yellowing after
sterilization
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyone%2520AR.pdf
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CREATING A WORLD-CLASS,
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
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PolyOne Corporation
(NYSE: POL), with 2018
revenues of $3.5 billion,
is a premier provider
of specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions.
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https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=25
Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs
Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs.
Avient Launches Additional reSound™ Bio-Based TPEs Formulated with Renewable, Plant-Derived Content
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=16
Avient Launches Automotive-Specific Grades within its reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs Portfolio
Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=216&document_type=253&page=1
TPEs with Improved Barrier Performance - White Paper
How TPEs Can Help Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Meet Growing Global Demand
This white paper details how TPEs can be used to meet global demand for healthcare devices and apparatus
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Forward%2520Looking%2520Statements%2520and%2520Non%2520GAAP%2520Measures.pdf
The non-GAAP financial measures
include: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net debt, Specialty platform operating
income and gross margin, adjusted operating income, free cash flow, return on
invested capital, GLS operating income, net debt/ EBITDA, and the exclusion of
corporate charges in certain calculations.
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Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow
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Corrosion-Resistant Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance,
Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites
THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
Heat Dissipation, Design Flexibility, Flame Retardancy
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Flame Retardant Additives
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength-To-Weight Ratio,
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SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
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Cold Temperature Flexibility and Toughness
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Impact Modifiers
WEIGHT REDUCTION
40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal,
Exceptional Structural Properties, Extremely High Stiffness
and Strength from -40° to 160°F
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Chemical Foaming Agents
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Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch and Mar Performance,
Laser Marking, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
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