However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. THE SOLUTION Avient was asked to suggest a suitable TPE for this application. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.

SNOWMOBILE OEM S N O W F L A P • Cold temperature flexibility and toughness • UV stability • Easily injection moldable • Offered a specialty TPE capable of performing well in demanding environments • Delivered a technology that supported a nearly 2-foot flow length for easy processing • Generated .udb file to help accelerate new designs • Collaborated with the molder and OEM for seamless product development and production OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A cut-out view shows the hard plastic substrate and the overmolded soft-touch TPE. 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.

Silicones and the standard TPEs traditionally used in cosmetic packaging present several tradeoffs. Good processability is a key benefit of chemically compatible TPEs. For more information on chemically compatible TPEs, download the application bulletin.

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?

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches Additional reSound™ Bio-Based TPEs Formulated with Renewable, Plant-Derived Content Avient expands sustainable portfolio with nine new reSound™ BIO TPEs formulated with up to 75% renewable, plant-based content. These reSound BIO TPEs have an opaque natural color and offer excellent colorability, just like prime TPEs.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Introduces New Signal-Transparent TPEs to Enable High-Speed 5G Transmission As a result, Avient formulated these TPE materials to offer improved signal transmission up to mmWave frequencies. They are a natural color TPE that can be easily colored to match design specs or branding preferences.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches New TPEs with Post-Consumer Recycled Content from Automotive Windshields Both injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.  Available globally, the new reSound R TPEs are formulated with regionally recycled PVB.

Homepage // News Center // HAI Prevention Has an Ally: New PolyOne TPEs Feature Enhanced Resistance to Antiseptics After repeated exposure to antiseptics, the new TPE grades resist overmolding delamination, cracking and loss of resilience. Customers have reported that devices made with Versaflex HC TPEs successfully withstood 10,000 antiseptic wipes.

Homepage // News Center // Avient’s New Recycled TPE Grades Support Greater Use of Recycled Materials in Automotive Vehicles Overall, the new reSound REC AF 7210 TPE grades from Avient contain 51-59% recycled content, with a minimum of 37% from PCR sources, including closed-loop feedstock. They offer an 8-18% reduction in product carbon footprint1 (PCF) compared to virgin TPE grades.