https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lighten-structural-performance-gets-upgrade?ind[]=6601
The Challenge
A major US automotive OEM makes extensive use of lightweight composites materials.
These two properties are critical for underbody automotive parts such as cradle braces.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/gordon-composites-thermoset-laminates-barstock
Advanced Composites Automotive Overview
Composite solutions for lightweighting, reinforcing, and replacing metal in automotive applications
Advanced Composites for Automotive Applications
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
Automotive Aftermarket Side Step
Automotive Aftermarket Overview
Step Linkage Automotive Aftermarket Part
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations
Learn how Therma-Tech material makes the difference in automotive adas sensors, cameras and ECUs
Therma-Tech™ provides thermal conductivity in automotive heat exchanger
Therma-Tech™ provided lighter weight solutions with required thermal conductivity for automotive light heat sinks
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-automotive-fasteners-clips-product-bulletin-1.pdf
GLS™ TPE
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
ENABLE LONG-TERM
PERFORMANCE
WITH TPEs FOR
FASTENERS AND CLIPS
The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials
to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips.
ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG
Applications Fasteners/
Defining Characteristic
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa
Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m
Compression Set
73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35%
158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66%
212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85%
Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A
Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/
Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide
Processing Injection Molding/
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS
• Low compression set – coupled with good
stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are
designed to maintain a good seal over time and
reduce noise generated by vibration
• High temperature performance – Avient
automotive TPEs provide good sealing
performance in temperatures up to
100°C/212°F
• Bonding performance - strong chemical bond
to polypropylene, polyethylene,
and polyamide
• Process flexibility - grades can be both
injection molded and extruded
• Easy to color - can be colored at the machine
• Reduced production steps - some grades do
not require pre-drying
• Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally
tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy
vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory
requirements
• Single source supply – we can streamline your
supply chain with the ability to provide polymer
colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and
thermoplastic elastomers from a single source
• Global support - we provide production,
technical, and commercial support in locations
convenient to your operations, including North
America, Europe, and Asia
To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive
applications, visit www.avient.com or call
+1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound REC Automotive Interior Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN
reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs
Sustainable TPEs for automotive interiors
The demands for improved sustainability continue
to drive innovation and change across the
transportation industry.
The reSound REC 7310 series is specifically
formulated for automotive interior applications,
meeting standards established by automotive OEMs
for VOC (VDA 278), FOG (VDA 278), and odor (VDA 270).
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• 35–45% PCR/PIR content
• Meet automotive standards for VOC, FOG,
and odor
• Colored black, additional colors are possible
• Customizable formulations
• Overmoldable to PP
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
The reSound REC 7310 series provides a more
sustainable TPE choice for automotive interior
components and delivers comparable performance
to their traditional counterparts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/tpes-for-automotive-industry-bulletin.pdf
OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Solutions for Automotive Applications
To keep up with industry demands, regulatory
challenges and end-user preferences, it’s imperative
to consider the influence of material specifications
at the beginning of the product development cycle.
Across HVAC, interior and external automotive
applications, your products need to meet VIAQ
regulations, appeal to consumers through look
and feel, and enable long-lasting performance.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials/infant-child-products
Automotive
Automotive Interiors
Automotive Lighting
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-specialty-polymers-and-colorants-fakuma-2018
OnFlex™ LO Low VOC / FOG & Odor TPEs: Engineered thermoplastic elastomers that help meet Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards for automotive interior components including HVAC flaps, interior trays and fasteners and clips
PHOTO CAPTION: A new nature-inspired color collection and low-odor automotive interior materials await visitors to the PolyOne stand at Fakuma 2018.
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations
From non-phthalate plastisols for toys to vinyl organisols for automotive pin striping or decals, you’ll find a solution to fit your needs.
Whether you are looking for plastisol for healthcare applications or vinyl powder formulations to meet automotive OEM requirements, our specialty vinyl solutions can help you expand your horizons.