https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - holster Case Study snapshot.pdf
M I L I TA RY A N D TA C T I C A L
G E A R M A N U FA C T U R E R
H O L S T E R
• Impact resistance in all temperatures
• Strength
• Ductility
• UV resistance
• Easy to process
• Color match to specific black color
• Supported material selection and provided
technical processing expertise through our
application development and technical
service team
• Enabled two-day delivery through regional
stocking strategies
Nymax™ REC Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Dental Scaler Application Snapshot.pdf
S U RG I C A L
I N S T RU M E N T O E M
D E N T A L S C A L E R
• Attain an extreme white color to appear hygienic and
aesthetically pleasing
• Ability to laser mark the brand
• Maintain impact resistance
• Achieved a clean, bright white color that
provided a more pleasing experience for
patients
• Allowed scaler to be laser marked for brand
identification
• Met the need for impact resistance and
successfully passed the drop test
requirements
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound BIO TPE -Underwire-case study snapshot.pdf
FAMOUS
UNDERWEAR
BRAND
U N D E R W I R E
• Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to
help meet customer’s sustainable goals with
good rigidity and supporting strength
• Improved comfort and softness compared to
a normal steel underwire design
• Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good
chemical resistance, durability, and wash
fastness
Customized reSound™ BIO TPE
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMFORT + BIO DERIVED CONTENT
• Easy to process
• Comply with skin touch regulations
• Pass the washability test at 40℃ for 25 cycles
• Heat resistance for 180℃ / 20-second hot press
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/resound-om-phone-case-case-study-one-pager.pdf
PHONE CASE
MANUFACTURER
P H O N E C A S E
• Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based
content plus favorable UV resistance and
vibration damping performance compared to
standard TPE
• Received radiocarbon (C14) international
certificate for bio-based content
• Provided excellent bonding ability with good
aesthetics
• Matched design specs with an easily
colored material using traditional TPE
colorants
reSoundTM OM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
Suitable for overmolding onto PC and TPU
• Contains bio-renewable content
• Vibration damping performance and UV resistance
comparable to traditional TPEs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-om-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Versaflex - Sealing of nebulizer-Application snapshot.pdf
NEBULIZER
DEVICE OEM
S E A L I N G O F N E B U L I Z E R
L I D
• Easy-to-mold, excellent durability
• Good self-lubrication with low coefficient of friction
• Excellent overmolding performance on ABS
• Delivered self-lubricating materials which
enabled the lid to open easily
• Passed durability test with good wear
resistance
• Provided TPE to support an easy injection
molding process
Versaflex™ Overmolding TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
WEAR RESISTANCE + EASY PROCESSING
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Powertool Handle - Case Study Snapshot_0.pdf
TOOL
MANUFACTURER
T O O L H A N D L E S
• Electrical resistivity of 100 MΩ, ESD
• Hardness of 90 Shore A or higher
• Suitable for OM onto PP
• White color
• Provided a solution with permanent
antistatic properties and excellent tear
resistance, enhancing durability
• Met required hardness range, giving handle
excellent grip
• Simplified manufacturing process with
excellent adherence directly onto PP
substrate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc-conductive-pipette-case-study.pdf
High-quality conductive pipette
tips must meet a number of demanding performance
criteria, including:
• Accurate measurement of minute quantities
of liquid
• Hydrophobic properties to minimize fluid retention
• Concentric dimensions and warp resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
The manufacturer asked Avient for a specialized
solution to meet these exacting needs in a timely and
efficient manner so they could capitalize on its market
opportunity
THE SOLUTION
Avient’s sales and technical professionals worked
closely with the manufacturer to understand the
demanding requirements of the end-use application,
manufacturing considerations and cost.
Reduced Scrap Rate: The consistent conductivity,
improved warp resistance, reduced flash, and
improved durability provided by the Trilliant HC
formulation meant less breakage, fewer rejects and
a 40% reduction in scrap rate
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Syncure XLPE Product Bulletin.pdf
Syncure XLPE formulations allow for two distinct
advantages over regular polyethylene: greatly
improved heat resistance and oil resistance.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion
• Flame performance
• Low temperature performance
• Temperature ratings up to 125°C
• High extrusion speeds, ambient curing properties
and low capital investment
• Conforms to UL-44, UL-4703 and CSA 22.2
requirements
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Syncure XLPE formulations provide economical
solutions for multiple end-use commercial and
residential applications.