https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-switchgear-plunger.pdf
GLOBAL ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT PROVIDER
S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R
• Customer looking to replace metal.
Material needs to:
• Pass ampere test at 10A and 16A conditions
• Pass glow wire test at 750°C at 1.5mm thickness
• Have a lubrication effect and dimensional stability at an elevated
temperature of 110°C
• Meet test criteria of 250K cycles switch on/off without failure or
dimensional changes
• Reduced risk of shock by replacing brass with polymer
formulation that met all key electrical and functional
performance criteria
• Eliminated the need for secondary lubricant due to self-
lubricating properties of LubriOne materials
• Enabled in-house molding which removed reliance on
external part supplier and allowed direct management
of global inventory levels
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/EMEA Automotive Case Study Paint Replacement Construction Vehicle _1_.pdf
LEARN MORE
TIER 2 MOLDER
P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N
V E H I C L E S
• Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to
molded-in color for two different thermoplastics
• UV stability
• Good appearance for visible part
• Expedited approved solution that delivered
the appearance and performance of a
painted part
• Developed formulations for two materials-
PMMA and ABS
• Offered aluminum appearance and required
UV stability
SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Maxxam_ Polyolefin Formulations- Coaxial Signal Cable Jacket - case study snapshot.pdf
AUTO DATA CABLE
MANUFACTURER
C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E
J A C K E T
• Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil
• Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods
• Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of
transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around
102.8pf/m
• Provided excellent performance with low
dielectric constant to make the jacket layer
of signal cables have low capacitance loss
• Offered a solution by combining physical
and chemical foaming products in the
foaming layer to reduce the dielectric
constant further
• Maintained exceptional mechanical
properties under high temperatures
Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Electronic Card Holder Application Snapshot.pdf
APPLIANCE
MANUFACTURER
E L E C T R O N I C C A R D H O L D E R
• UL 94 and glow wire properties
• Easy to mold for complex geometries
• Mechanical properties for snap hooks
• Easy to process
• Good cost/performance
• Utilized material expertise and experience
to provide a formulation that met UL and
IEC standards
• Met agreed specification within narrow
tolerances
• Provided consistent quality
• Met Turkish and EU regulations including
REACH and RoHS
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/OnForce - electronic card reader case study snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE
MOLDER TIER 1
E L E C T R O N I C C A R D R E A D E R
P A R T F O R M U L T I M E D I A H U B
• Aluminum replacement
• Good mechanical properties
• PP with 40% Long Glass Fiber
• Meet the strict automotive OEM specification
• Designed a material solution to obtain all critical
mechanical criteria and supply the OEM in a short
timeframe
• Delivered tailored strategy while offering global
reach
OnForce Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-non-blooming-solution-technical-bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
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PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNITS VERSAFLEX™
CE 3130-80N
VERSAFLEX™
CE 3130-70N
Shore Hardness ASTM D2240 Shore A 79 69
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 g/cm3 1.08 1.04
Tensile Strength ASTM D412 psi 2,484 2,222
Melting Flow Index (190°C, 21.6kg) ASTM D1238 g/10min 5.2 4.4
Elongation ASTM D412 % 864 667
Flexural Modulus @ 300% ASTM D790 psi 975 855
Viscosity @ 11,170 sec, 200°C ASTM D3835 Pa.s 30.6 22.2
Abrasion (Mass Lost) ASTM D3389 mg 1.1 2.6
UV Resistance 0.68W/m2
45°C 168hours — Good Good
Stain Resistance *Condition 1
*Condition 2 — Excellent Excellent
Blooming 85% RH
30°C,168 hours — Non Non
Processing (Demold) — — Excellent Good
Cycle Time — — Short Middle
Overmold Substrate — — PC/ABS PC/ABS
KEY PROPERTIES AND OVERMOLD PERFORMANCE
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Condition 2: Sunblock and hand
cream stand on the surface for 24 hours at 50°C, then
removed to observe the surface performance.
UV Resistance Test - 0.68W/m2 @ 45°C expose
168 hours
Anti-abrasion Test - H18 wheel load 1kg @
500 cycles
Surface/Non-blooming - Visual observation
Touch Feel - Hand touch
Mechanical Properties - Refer to hardness, gravity,
tensile strength, elongation, MFI, and flexural
modulus, which are tested using ASTM methods
Processing - Demold speed & cycle time
TEST RESULTS
Comprehensively, the Versaflex CE 3130
non-blooming series performed better than
competitive materials in balancing functional
properties and processing.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=21508
Both thermal and electrical conductivity are affected by the grade of graphite and by molding conditions for the polymer.1
The loading of filler needed to reach this threshold varies by the type and grade of conductive filler and the amount present per volume of polymer.
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/2021-03/versaflex-click-and-lock-closure-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HOMEWARE PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURER
C L I P & L O C K C L O S U R E
• Food contact compliance
• Good compatibility
• Excellent hinging properties
• Reduce strain marks
• Retain clarity
• Provided extensive technical support throughout
formulation development
• Met exact mechanical properties, provided
excellent hinging properties and reduced strain
whitening marks
• Increased flexibility & lowered temperature flexing
properties
• Enabled customer to differentiate products & add
value for the end consumer
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/eccoh-5161-loose-tube-telecommunications-cable-one-page-case-study.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
L O O S E T U B E T E L E C O M S
C A B L E
• Low shrinkage (< 1%)
• Consistent flame retardancy
• Suitable gel resistance
• Cold behaviour at - 40°C
• Reduce total cost ownership
• Improved processing compared to existing LSFOH
material, increasing speed up to 800 m/min
• Provided consultancy on processing parameters and
tooling
• Reduced cable thickness to 0.1mm & reduced
shrinkage
• Enabled customer to enter into new applications and
cable designs due to the versatility of the material
ECCOH™ 6151 LSFOH Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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