https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/EVSE Platform Brochure.pdf
While these level 1, 2, and DC charging stations
must meet critical standards and performance
specifications, they also need to be safe,
aesthetically pleasing, easy to use, and able to
withstand harsh outdoor environments and the
rigors of everyday use.
SAFETY
Equipment security, fire
prevention, user safety,
functional performance
SOLUTIONS: Flame
retardants, anti-static and
conductive formulations,
antimicrobials, light
diffusion technology
LONGEVITY
Long service life, chemical resistance
SOLUTIONS: Scratch and mar
resistant additives, impact modifiers,
reinforced materials, rheology
modifiers, compatibilizers
OUTDOOR DURABILITY &
WEATHERABILITY
UV protection, chemical resistance,
wind and impact resistance,
color stability, light spectrum
management, polymer integrity
SOLUTIONS: UV resistant
formulations, dimensional
stabilizers, antioxidants, IR
reflective, scratch and mar
resistant solutions, modifiers and
compatibilizers
SUSTAINABILITY
Eco-conscious options, lightweighting,
VOC or carbon emissions reduction,
reduced energy use
SOLUTIONS: Bio-derived colorants and
additives, chemical foaming agents,
molded-in metallics, post-consumer
recycled (PCR) formulations
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, special effects and
enhancements
SOLUTIONS: Metallic or chrome-
look colorants, pearlescents, granite
or marble effects, wood grains,
glow-in-the-dark technology
HEALTH & HYGIENE
Protection from mold, mildew,
bacteria and unwanted odors
SOLUTIONS: Antimicrobial
and antifungal technologies,
surface energy modification
GO-TO-MARKET
SUPPORT
We have resources beyond
our product technologies to
help you get to market faster
and more effectively
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-1-page-case-study-grab-handle.pdf
Excelite OnePager Grab Handle (2)
TIER 1 MOLDER
A U T O M O T I V E G R A B H A N D L E
• Reduce production cycle times
• Achieve processing consistency in chemical foaming
additive (CFA) performance
• Control dimensional stability and reduce production scrap
rates
• Lower conversion costs
• Improved cycle time by 20%
• Achieved additional 2% density reduction
• Resulted in a finer cell structure with a higher cell
density, significantly improving dispersion and
dimensional stability
• Maintained Class A finish
• Reduced CFA use rate by 80%
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS*
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/TPE Whitepaper_0.pdf
One answer?
One
proven approach is to replace traditional vulcanized
rubber materials with thermoplastic elastomers,
better known as TPEs.
Also, energy
and labor savings translate to lower power
consumption and an improved utilization of
staffing.
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