https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ERGONOMICS + METAL REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPROVED STRENGTH + DURABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PALLET
MANUFACTURER
N O N - S L I P S T R I P S
• Improve top deck coefficient of friction
• Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower
temperatures
• Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan
• Provided onsite technical support to incorporate
a secondary material in the existing
manufacturing process
• Shortened the product development life cycle
by quickly providing a durable material within
our existing product portfolio that improved grip
• Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns
• Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer,
and color polymer solutions to enable product
innovation
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
TECHNICAL SUPPORT + PORTFOLIO BREADTH
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/Core Radiation Protection Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RADIATION
PROTECTION OEM
P E R S O N A L P R O T E C T I O N
A P R O N S
• Enhanced performance and compatibility with other
materials being used during production
• Improved durability in various environments
• Onsite technical and processing support
• Formulations in clear, neutral and black shades
• Formulated a plastisol solution for better
dispersion of customer’s raw materials and
enhanced compatibility with pigments being used
• Provided superior indoor and outdoor
performance for the end application
• Offered onsite support to help streamline
processing
• Delivered a range of colors to meet brand
requirements
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTIONS
PERFORMANCE + PROCESSING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ WithStand_ Antimicrobial Additives-Medical Gown-Case study snapshot.pdf
Medical gown manufacturer
MEDICAL GOWN
MANUFACTURER
P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S
• Excellent anti-microbial and anti-virus performance
• Pass JIS Test
• Provide technical support including specific specs,
processing and molding recommendations
• Customized anti-virus solutions designed to
support performance standards for materials
used in the surgical environment
• Provided technical support for material
selection, part & tool design, and process
development to accelerate commercialization
• Supported customer’s products pass the JIS
test
Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + REGULATORY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-tpe-contact-lens-case-case-study.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION ADDRESSES CRITICAL MANUFACTURING
PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES AND DELIVERS OVER $100,000 PER
YEAR IN SAVINGS
In addition to a lower material cost
than silicone, the Avient solution offered cycle time
efficiencies, lower part weight due to its lower specific
gravity, and reduced scrap rates.
With the Avient material, the manufacturer is expected
to save $122,000 per year vs. silicone.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Cesa Anti-fog Plus Product Bulletin.pdf
Adding an anti-fog
solution to film delivers value to brand owners
and film manufacturers in multiple ways:
Reduce operating cost: Anti-fog plus additives
are a drop-in solution.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
https://www.avient.com/after-fx-post-press-special-effects
Another post-print tapping technique utilizes materials such as canvas, lace or mesh.
All of these materials will leave their reverse impressions on the surface.
There are many materials that can be used to manipulate the surface of cured plastisol ink.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Syncure XLPE Product Bulletin.pdf
Suitable for both vertical
and horizontal cable systems, the materials offer
safe, sustainable and efficient solutions for low
voltage power cable systems, including in solar
and other specialty market applications.
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Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/achieve-sensory-branding-goals-packaging
When designing luxury packaging that appeals to the most discerning of consumers, material selection is one way to trigger implicit notions of a brand or product.
Materials and color can convey luxury and sophistication to an audience.