https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-dog-toy.pdf
PET SUPPLY
MANUFACTURER
D O G T O Y
• Tear strength
• Durability
• Colorability
• Formulation must not intentionally contain BPA, heavy
metals, latex, natural rubber, phthalates, or SVHC
(REACH)
• Optimized material processing and tooling
through technical services and application
development support
• Delivered a solution to address regulation
and consumer safety concerns
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Pet supply manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/portable-speakers-bulletin-selector-guide-2020.pdf
Versaflex™ TPE materials offer great compression set properties for gaskets that
need a long lasting seal, and also create durable speaker skins with a silky feel.
Versaflex™ TPE
PORTABLE SPEAKER SOLUTIONS
WATER AND DUST
PROTECTION,
DURABLE LOOK
AND FEEL
Versaflex™
CE 3120-40
Versaflex™
CE 3620
Versaflex™
CE 3115
Versaflex™
CE 3120-80
Application Gaskets Skins Skins Skins
Product
Aesthetics
Tacky
Translucent
42A
Silky feel
Natural
65A
Silky feel
Natural
65A
Silky feel
Natural
80A
Special
Characteristics
Low compression set
Low compression set
High flow
Abrasion resistance
High strength
Improved scratch/
mar, UV and abrasion
Overmolding
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
HOW VERSAFLEX TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PORTABLE SPEAKERS APPLICATIONS
GASKETS
Water and Dust Protection
- Tight housing seals with no leakage over time
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
- Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of
O-rings by overmolding directly onto the substrate;
strong adhesion to PC & ABS
- Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU
Design Freedom
- Injection molding TPEs in gaskets enables
complex designs in which simple O-rings would be
challenging to assemble
SPEAKER SKINS
Durable Look and Feel
- Silky feel soft touch
- Long lasting aesthetics with abrasion and UV
resistance
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
- Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps
required of silicone skins by overmolding
directly onto the substrate; strong
adhesion to PC & ABS
- Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU
Design Freedom
- Overmolding TPE removes the need for
mechanical interlocks and primers to get
silicone materials to adhere to substrates
To learn more about Versaflex TPEs
for portable speakers, contact Avient
at +1.844.4AVIENT.
Versaflex TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements,
while also accelerating production speed and reducing manufacturing cost.
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?
LEARN MORE
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Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Customized Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft-touch TPEs and met regulatory needs
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (Chinese)
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/catheter-materials-medical-tubing/biopharmaceutical-tubing-clamps
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series
Versaflex™ HC Material for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
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Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Versaflex™ HC Material for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (English)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=6
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Versaflex™ HC Material for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (English)
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Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE provides non-blooming solution to wireless charger
Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPE Solution - Video
Versaflex™ CE Non-Blooming Solutions
https://www.avient.com/news/hai-prevention-has-ally-new-polyone-tpes-feature-enhanced-resistance-antiseptics
Available in two Shore A hardnesses, Versaflex HC grades can also be customized to achieve desired haptic qualities.
Customers have reported that devices made with Versaflex HC TPEs successfully withstood 10,000 antiseptic wipes.
With a Shore A hardness of 48, Versaflex HC 1348 is slightly softer than Versaflex HC 1365, which has a durometer of 65A and a matte finish.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-new-signal-transparent-tpes-enable-high-speed-5g-transmission
Caption: Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs provide high-frequency signal transparency to enable 5G network speeds with less interference.
New transparent Versaflex CE 3140 TPEs are targeted at accessories such as cases for phones and other 5G mobile devices.
Versaflex CE 3140 grades are available globally, injection moldable, and able to be overmolded to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and COPE.