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Explore the differences between sustainable TPEs, conventional TPEs, and silicone
Prime TPE
TPEs vs.
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Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP).
These TPE grades, formulated for consumer applications, can be used in personal care products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods, office supplies, footwear, and houseware durables.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/utilizing-ocean-plastic-more-circular-economy?rtype[]=1124
Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP).
These TPE grades, formulated for consumer applications, can be used in personal care products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods, office supplies, footwear, and houseware durables.
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Recycled content TPEs for enhanced sustainability
We use material science and industry knowledge to provide solutions that can enhance ergonomics, durability, and aesthetics.
Recycled content TPEs for enhanced sustainability
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TPEs for Portable Speakers
See how thermoplastic elastomers can bring astounding design, increased performance and high durability to your electronic products.
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Garden Sprayer Gets a Grip
A leading garden equipment manufacturer creates a new, high-end line of sprayers using TPEs to enhance quality, durability and aesthetics.
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TPEs for safety, durability, branding
Adding safety, durability and signature blue color gave one medical device manufacturer the edge on its competition.
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PALLET
MANUFACTURER
N O N - S L I P S T R I P S
• Improve top deck coefficient of friction
• Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower
temperatures
• Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan
• Provided onsite technical support to incorporate
a secondary material in the existing
manufacturing process
• Shortened the product development life cycle
by quickly providing a durable material within
our existing product portfolio that improved grip
• Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns
• Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer,
and color polymer solutions to enable product
innovation
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread
COOLER
MANUFACTURER
C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N
W H E E L T R E A D
• Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength
• UV and heat stability
• Overmoldable to PP or PC
• Provided durable TPE materials at target
durometers to achieve component-specific
performance requirements
• Offered rapid response technical support
for mold trials and guidance on processing
best practices
• Delivered consistent material quality
globally and with short lead times
Dynaflex™ G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY
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The material’s soft feel, resilience, durability and striking colors, combine help to differentiate the distinctively designed WO|Bone from other dog toys.
In addition, the high-flow TPE easily handles WO|Bone’s molded-in surface textures (divots and bumps) that promote dental health.
Caption: WO Design chose FDA-compliant Dynaflex TPE for the WO|Bone.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?ind[]=21537
The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.
This TPE provided a lower durometer than AES for enhanced vibration damping combined with durability for demanding use conditions.
Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead
The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.
This TPE provided a lower durometer than AES for enhanced vibration damping combined with durability for demanding use conditions.
Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material.