https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Playground Equipment Application Snapshot.pdf
RECREATIONAL
EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T
• Protection from harsh elements and weathering
• Coating solution to protect children against metal
abrasions
• Range of bright colors
• Formulated without phthalates
• Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect
against the effects of harsh weather, and to
protect children from potential scrapes and
scratches
• Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives
to resist mold growth
• Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate
plastisol formulations
CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-tpe-cargo-rack.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
C A R G O R A C K
• Design freedom
• Improve process efficiency to reduce cost
• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Aesthetic appeal
• Weather and chemical resistance
• Replaced metal with a injection-moldable
thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet
performance demands and maintain
premium brand quality
• Provided technical support to help expand
the design and function of the cargo rack
• Reduced manufacturing costs by
eliminating the painting step from the
process
Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Anti-Static Bellow - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM PRODUCER
A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W
• Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω
• Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A
• Abrasion resistant
• Light weight material
• Designed to meet ATEX standards
• Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset
rubber enhancing processability and
enabled in-house injection molding
• Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore
hardness, improving joystick
maneuverability
• Enabled greater scrap re-use rate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-cpap-tubing-film.pdf
Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versaflex-philips-avent-bottle-english.pdf
PHILIPS AVENT
M I L K B O T T L E S E A L
• FDA, EU & China fatty food contact regulations
• Provided a tight seal at elevated temperatures for
sterilization
• Can cater to repeated refrigeration
• Utilized material expertise to develop a
product to meet fatty food contact
regulations and offer safe sealing
performance
• Enabled mothers to convert their Philips
AVENT bottles into breast milk storage
containers
Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
LEARN MORE
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Cable Gromet - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE MIRROR &
CAMERA MANUFACTURER
C A B L E G R O M M E T
• Electrically conductive
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/custom-tpe-brooks-running-shoe.pdf
BROOKS
R U N N I N G S H O E
• Exceed current material performance
• Optimal cushioning
• Fast reaction time
• Both energy absorption and return
• Provided a 30-50% improvement in
cushioning over traditional material
• Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to
a single injection molding process, yielding
a 30-40% reduction in energy usage
• Increased sales by up to 40% compared
with the previous model
Customized TPE Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Bergamid Polymer Formulations - Military Helmet - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
M I L I T A R Y H E L M E T P A R T S
• High impact resistance
• RAL 6031 – military green color
• High molecular weight
• Met impact resistance requirements for
military helmets
• Delivered strong collaboration with Avient
Design team and service
• Provided specific RAL color matching for
military application
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/say-eng-lee.pdf
Say-Eng Lee
Vice President & General Manager, Color, Additives & Inks Asia
Say-Eng Lee is vice president and general manager for the Color, Additives & Inks
business for the Asia region for Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and
sustainable material solutions and services.