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Outgassing of TPEs can cause multiple aesthetic defects.
Vent depths for TPEs are typically between 0.0005” and 0.001”.
Most GLS TPE materials replicate the mold surface fairly well.
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GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English
BAYER®
T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P
• Easy to grip and open
• Design requirements:
• Raised logo
• Specific brand color
• Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging
• Improved packaging functionality for both
user (ergonomic design) and on shelf
(better stacking and reduced packaging)
• Offered value-add formulation that allowed
customer to extend brand differentiation in
the market
GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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TPEs are also compatible with most municipal recycling streams.
Photo Caption: GLS™ TPEs allow designers to create packaging enhancements that maximize shelf appeal.
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PolyOne Expands in India with New TPE Line and Technology Center
The highly automated and dedicated TPE line is the first of its kind in India, and is designed to manufacture GLS™ TPEs exclusively to maintain the highest levels of material quality.
PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne Expands in India with New TPE Line and Technology Centre
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We also have a range of TPEs under our reSound brand that contain up to 50 percent bio-based content.”
reSound™ Bio-based TPEs contain significant (40 to 50 percent) bio-based content within a wide hardness range; performance characteristics are comparable to standard TPEs
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-tpe-material-and-performance-enabling-5g-technologies?rtype[]=1164
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Understanding TPE Material and Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
Download this white paper below to learn which TPEs were chosen, the methodology used, and the test results.
White Paper: Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
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Understanding TPE Material and Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
Download this white paper below to learn which TPEs were chosen, the methodology used, and the test results.
White Paper: Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
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Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs
These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.
These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/automotive-windshields-post-consumer-recycled-content-tpes?ind[]=6596
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Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs
These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.
These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/automotive-windshields-post-consumer-recycled-content-tpes?sust[]=1137
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Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs
These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.
These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.