https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/decking-case-study-1-pager.pdf
STRUCTURAL
DECKING
R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R
• Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking
• Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong
adhesion
• Low thermal expansion
• Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing
• Added strength to HDPE deck boards to
enable industry-leading load capacity and
joist spacing spans
• Extended product life with superior adhesion
of PE tape via co-extrusion
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Englewood, CO
Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic
composite tape
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/2023-03/Application Snapshot - Therm-Tech Heat Sink for Vehicle Lights PDF.pdf
ELAUSA
ELECTRONICS
V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K
• Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight
• Maintain similar thermal transition to current material
• Simplify manufacturing
• Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g
• Provided the required thermal efficiency through
part re-design and material choice
• Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient
Design reducing risk of metal replacement
• Simplified manufacture process to a single
injection molding step
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/trilliant-surgical-stapler-housing-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HEALTHCARE
DEVICE OEM
S U R G I C A L S T A P L E R
H O U S I N G
• Easy-to-mold, durable, and good aesthetics
• Excellent disinfection performance and good chemical
resistance
• Compatible with high- and low-temperature sterilization
• Delivered durable and aesthetically pleasing
specialty polymer with the added benefit of
processing flexibility without retooling
• Passed physical, chemical and disinfection
tests in different testing conditions which
proved good tensile strength and chemical
resistance
• Achieved consistent molding shape and
properties
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Surround - Respiratory Product Case - Application Snapshot.pdf
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
OEM
B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G
• Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect
users from electrical shock
• Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning
protocols
• Colorable material to differentiate models
• Achieve target shrink rates
• Injection moldable for high-volume production
• Provided a custom concentrate material for
flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance
• Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper
blending and consistent end-application
performance
• Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw
material supply
Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber
Reinforced Polycarbonate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-cap-disk.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K
• Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight
• Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor
deposition (PVD) surface treatment
• Provided an easy-to-process material with
an excellent surface finish for metallization
• Met custom weight target and used a
magnetic filler to support the magnetic
system in the PVD metallization process
• Enabled more design freedom by
eliminating metal working
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Bergamid_ - Air gun bullet casing- Application Snapshot.pdf
AIRGUN BULLET
MANUFACTURER
B U L L E T C A S I N G
• Reduce weight by replacing metal
• Gunpowder free
• Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules
• Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation
with equal performance and 80% less weight
• Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to
the stable coefficient of friction(COF)
• Provided fast technical response and mold
trial support
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-archery-cam-module.pdf
LEADING
ARCHERY OEM
C A M M O D U L E
• Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles
• Maintain low vibration performance
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Meet short lead time and budget constraints
• Provided design guidance and mold flow
analysis, saving the customer $800 -
$1,500 compared to outsourcing the
analysis
• Streamlined the development process
using an existing, specialty product to
meet key performance needs as well as
budget and timeline constraints, enabling
the customer to launch in time for a
leading industry tradeshow
Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Perfume Cap - Application Snapshot.pdf
PACKAGING
COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER
P E R F U M E C A P
• A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3
• Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content
• Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials
• Provide continuity of supply
• Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom
material with post-industrial recycled PP content
• Provided a more sustainable solution with 60%
recycled content while maintaining the
performance characteristics of prime PP
• Expedited speed to market, delivering material in
three weeks
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?