https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Gordon Composites Diving Board Spring Case Study Snapshot.pdf
DIVING BOARD SPRING
D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G
POOL DECK EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
• Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust,
degradation and staining of pool decks
• Flexible and durable to prolong product life
• Provided a corrosion-proof composite
material to prevent rust stains on pool decks
• Delivered a custom-shaped compression
molded spring capable of deep deflection
and high fatigue resistance for extended
product life
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
resulting in lower shipping and installation
costs
Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional
Thermoset Barstock
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-data-storage-carrier.pdf
DATA STORAGE UNIT
MANUFACTURER
D A T A S T O R A G E C A R R I E R
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Good mechanical properties with excellent wear
resistance
• Flame retardant requirement – FRv0 compliance
• UL certification
• Provided a customized formulation to meet
application-specific lubricity, physical and
thermal requirements
• Delivered on short lead times to help
customer manage working capital
LubriOne™ CY1000-000/5T FR V0 BLK001
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419.pdf
LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419
AUTO-INJECTOR
PEN OEM
P L U N G E R S C R E W
• Reduce friction and improve durability
• Good strength and stiffness
• Dimensional stability
• Formulated a self-lubricating material to
meet injection accuracy requirement
• Improved the user experience by improving
injector’s wear resistance
• Achieved consistent dimensional stability
and properties
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/case-study-nymax-rigid-phone-case.pdf
LEADING OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS OEM
P R O T E C T I V E P H O N E C A S E
• Alternative to traditional PC/ABS for improved toughness
and chemical resistance
• Substrate must have improved bondability to a protective
TPE overmold
• Looking for a differentiated “feel”
• Offered a proven expertise in selecting the
right combination of substrate polymer, TPE
for overmolding, and color concentrate for
optimal processing and performance
• Provided custom solution after collaborating
with molders and OEM through on-site trials
and troubleshooting support
• Enabled the customer to expand their
offering for the outdoor consumer market
• Custom Nymax™ PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Maxxam BIO Difas Toothbrush Application Snapshot.pdf
DIFAS
T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E
• Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution
• Excellent surface finish with multiple color options
• Processed using current molding equipment and
machinery
• Used formulation expertise to develop a custom
formulation that met critical quality parameters
and enabled customer to use existing molding
equipment
• Enabled customer to work towards sustainability
goals and bring a competitive solution to the
market
• Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end
product with colorability of the material
Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/resound-r-pc-phone-case-one-pager-case-study.pdf
INCIPIO
P H O N E C A S E
• Customized a post-consumer recycle (PCR)
grade formulated with 30% recycled content
that delivered similar performance to a
prime PC grade
• Achieved high yield rate through strict
quality control over recycled products
• Offered RoHS and REACH compliant
solution to support applications with
regulatory requirements
reSoundTM R PC Recycled Material
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Edgetek-Surgical torque wrench-Application snapshot.pdf
S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H
SURGICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
• Excellent wear resistance and lubricity
• Easy-to-mold
• Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection
performance
• Dimensional stability
• Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that
retained physical properties and dimensional
stability under various testing conditions
• Provided a custom solution faster than
competitors to support accelerated speed to
market
Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S E A T P A N
• Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower
manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with
lightweight composite material
• Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts
and fasteners into a single injection molded
component, lowering costs $100k year
• Saved time and money using FEA validation
to confirm real-world performance before
building tooling
• Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to
test fit and function
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/complet-lft-scorpyd-crossbow.pdf
SCORPYD™
CROSSBOW
I N T E G R A T E D R A I L A N D R I S E R
• Reduce weight by replacing aluminum
• Integrate bolt rail and riser for supporting limbs into unified
assembly
• Achieved a 40% weight reduction to
improve handling and firing ease
• Provided structural design services to create
industry-first integrated rail and riser
assembly
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm long carbon fiber reinforced
composite met extreme requirements
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Gravi-Tech Formulations - Hearing Protection Headset - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
H E A R I N G P R O T E C T I O N
H E A D S E T
• High performing acoustic solution
• Lightweight material
• Good surface aspect
• Lost cost solution
• Met acoustic test and chemical resistance
requirements