https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc
GLS can provide special grades with internal mold release agents to minimize the problem.
For assistance in optimizing your design, please contact your GLS Representative prior to cutting prototype or production tools.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/rehabilitation-equipment
GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations
Protect your finished part with GLS™ TPEs with imbedded additives
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/shooting-sports
Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-packaging/pharmaceutical-packaging
GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improved packaging functionality for Bayer® TPE Overmolded Cap (English language version)
GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improved packaging functionality for Bayer® TPE Overmolded Cap (Spanish language version)
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-rec-recycled-content-thermoplastic-elastomers
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin
Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avient-design-ergonomic-design-guide.pdf
Figure 17
is a bar graph of mass loss for a variety of GLS™ TPE
grades according to ASTM D3389.
PRODUCT WITH TPE WITHOUT TPE % CHANGE
Tape Measure 20.99 11.99 43
Ice Cream Scoop 5.99 4.99 17
Shaving Razor 1.30 0.75 42
Mechanical Pencil 0.50 0.29 48
Cork Screw 7.99 6.99 13
Pizza Wheel 6.99 4.99 29
Can Opener 8.99 5.99 33
Utility Knife 10.99 5.79 47
Figure 25: Price comparisons — amounts are US dollars
Figure 26: Applying form, color and feel
Ergonomic Grip Design Guide 26
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
To learn more about using TPEs to
enhance your products, visit the
Avient TPE Knowledge Center to find
resources including the comprehensive
GLS™ TPEs Overmolding Guide and the
TPE Injection Molding Guide.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-india-new-tpe-line-and-technology-center
The highly automated and dedicated TPE line is the first of its kind in India, and is designed to manufacture GLS™ TPEs exclusively to maintain the highest levels of material quality.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-highlights-advanced-packaging-technologies-pack-expo-2014
Soft touch solutions: GLS™ specialty polymers allow customers to enhance their packaging through ease of opening and reclosing, value-added dispensing, better grip and enhanced sensory experiences.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-highlights-new-automotive-solutions-vdi-engineering-plastics-conference
Vibration and noise control: By replacing traditional rubber and other thermosets, GLS™ TPE formulations tackle noise and vibration issues on exterior mirrors and other parts, while providing functional sealing, greater design freedom, and part consolidation through overmolding.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/nymax-bio-bio-based-polyamide-solutions
Our GLS™ line of thermoplastic elastomers from a wide range of technologies to suit an even wider variety of purposes
