The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources. GLS Product Line

The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources. GLS Product Line

For many GLS overmolding grades, the use of a polyethylene (PE) carrier may adversely affect adhesion. It is common practice to use two mold temperature controllers while running GLS materials. The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:

For many GLS overmolding grades, the use of a polyethylene (PE) carrier may adversely affect adhesion. It is common practice to use two mold temperature controllers while running GLS materials. The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:

GLS™ TPE AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS ENABLE LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE WITH TPEs FOR FASTENERS AND CLIPS The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips. ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG Applications Fasteners/ Defining Characteristic High temperature sealing Ambient temperature sealing High temperature sealing Ambient temperature sealing Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml Physical Properties Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m Compression Set 73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35% 158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66% 212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85% Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide Processing Injection Molding/ HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS • Low compression set – coupled with good stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are designed to maintain a good seal over time and reduce noise generated by vibration • High temperature performance – Avient automotive TPEs provide good sealing performance in temperatures up to 100°C/212°F • Bonding performance - strong chemical bond to polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyamide • Process flexibility - grades can be both injection molded and extruded • Easy to color - can be colored at the machine • Reduced production steps - some grades do not require pre-drying • Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory requirements • Single source supply – we can streamline your supply chain with the ability to provide polymer colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoplastic elastomers from a single source • Global support - we provide production, technical, and commercial support in locations convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe, and Asia To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, visit www.avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).

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The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. Ultimately, the transition to the GLS TPV proved to be a smooth one for the manufacturer.

Regulatory compliance for aqueous, acidic, alcohol and fatty food applications are available with GLS thermoplastic elastomers. GLS and Kautex Machines, a leader in extrusion blow-molding equipment, jointly developed a solution for co-extruding an ultra-thin outer layer of translucent, customized Dynalloy™ TPE onto recycled or virgin HDPE resin.

Regulatory compliance for aqueous, acidic, alcohol and fatty food applications are available with GLS thermoplastic elastomers. GLS and Kautex Machines, a leader in extrusion blow-molding equipment, jointly developed a solution for co-extruding an ultra-thin outer layer of translucent, customized Dynalloy™ TPE onto recycled or virgin HDPE resin.

The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. Ultimately, the transition to the GLS TPV proved to be a smooth one for the manufacturer.