https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Maxxam - EV Part - Application Snapshot.pdf
KUNSTSTOFF
SCHWANDEN
E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E P A R T
• Replace aluminum to reduce part weight and overall
weight of the electric vehicle
• Secure supply of high volume of material
• Flexible delivery
• Cost competitive
• Enabled OEM to replace metal and reduce part
weight
• Provided excellent customer service, sending
samples and technical data promptly
• Supported customer with processing queries
• Secured material supply and flexible delivery –
delivering on a specific date each month
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-marine-accessories.pdf
OUTDOOR HIGH
PERFORMANCE
MANUFACTURER
M A R I N E A C C E S S O R I E S
• High strength
• High UV resistance
• Structural stiffness
• Provided multiple nylon grades for several
marine accessories
• Complemented customer expertise with
application development insight and
technical support in material selection
• Eliminated supply concerns by serving as a
single, stable source for numerous materials
Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Complet LFT - Steering Column - Application Snapshotv2.pdf
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum
assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application
load requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust FEA
support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™Hybrid Moisture Resistant
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/onflex-interior-tray-english.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIER
I N T E R I O R T R A Y S
• A low FOG material with low odor
• Low gloss finish
• Easy processability
• Enabled easier processing than the
incumbent TPE-v
• Eliminated pre-drying step and delivered
pre-colored material, improving process
efficiencies
• Met needs for low fogging (≤2 mg)
and low odor (≤3.0) with low gloss finish
OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-dynaflex-medical-face-mask.pdf
EUROPEAN MEDICAL
DEVICE MANUFACTURER
F A C E M A S K V E N T I L A T I O N
V A L V E
• ISO 9001 and USP VI compliant
• Compatible with overmolding onto PP
• Translucent and highly colorable
• Soft touch
• Provided valuable regulatory support and
documentation, enabling faster internal trials and
material qualification for this customer
• Worked together with customer to select the best
material from a broad portfolio of medical TPE
grades
• Trusted as a polymer supplier for multiple
healthcare applications
Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/dynaflex-g-cooler-feet-wagon-wheel-tread.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex TPE Fitness band-case study snapshot_1202.pdf
GLOBAL FITNESS
BRAND
R E S I S T A N C E B A N D
• Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer)
• Grippy feel
• Good colorability
• Compatible with injection molding
• Developed a custom-made TPE with
excellent rebound resilience, even after
45,000 stretches
• Replaced thermoset rubber with a
recyclable material
• Supported higher production efficiency to
reduce total cost
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ WithStand_ Antimicrobial Additives-Medical Gown-Case study snapshot.pdf
Medical gown manufacturer
MEDICAL GOWN
MANUFACTURER
P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S
• Excellent anti-microbial and anti-virus performance
• Pass JIS Test
• Provide technical support including specific specs,
processing and molding recommendations
• Customized anti-virus solutions designed to
support performance standards for materials
used in the surgical environment
• Provided technical support for material
selection, part & tool design, and process
development to accelerate commercialization
• Supported customer’s products pass the JIS
test
Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?