https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Complet - Aftermarket Motor Mount - case study snapshot.pdf
A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
M O T O R M O U N T
• Reduced part weight with retained performance
• High strength
• Corrosion resistance
• Fatigue resistance
• Facilitated lightweighting with a long glass fiber
PA66 composite that matched the performance of
the incumbent metal part
• Met strength and corrosion requirements while
achieving cost savings and reduced processing
steps versus a die cast aluminum part
• Relieved performance fears with mold flow
analysis and hands-on technology support
• Sampled quickly to accelerate speed to market
KEY REQUIREMENTS
METAL REPLACEMENT
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WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-perfume-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
C O S M E T I C PA C K A G I N G
M A N U FA C T U R E R
P E R F U M E C A P
• A weighted material with a metallic finish
• A material that could be injection molded into a premium
perfume cap
• Formulated a weighted material with 2.0 specific
gravity that is FDA approved
• Enabled customer to enter the premium
packaging market, typically reserved for metal
working converters
• Provided a material that could be injection molded
• Provided metallic finish aesthetic with cool touch
haptics
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/WPC Sheet Decking Application Snapshot.pdf
WO O D P L A S T I C
C O M P O S I T E ( W P C ) M F G
S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing
efficiencies
• Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections
• Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material
• Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler
and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive
• Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production
• Provided a CFA solution that offered energy
savings, process optimization, and extended
manufacturing run times
• Enabled improved performance results and
enhanced process control
• Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell
structure, eliminating voids and surpassing
density target ($100K savings)
• Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with
secondary operations (sanding)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA)
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Potable Water Tanks Mini Case Study.pdf
W AT E R S TO R AG E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
P O T A B L E W A T E R T A N K S
• Diminish growth of microbials in water tanks to provide
differentiating feature for landmark product launch
• Prevent undesirable odor associated with bacteria and
fungal growth on the product’s polymer surface
• Meet FDA, NSF, and UL regulatory requirements
• Formulated a multi-polymer solution that
ensured microbial and fungal growth were
diminished while preserving polymer
performance
• Utilized antimicrobials to mitigate the causal
effect of undesirable tastes and odors
• Enabled customer to meet requirements
through Avient’s knowledge and expertise of
regulatory protocols
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/air-fryer-window-one-page-case-study.pdf
C O O K W A R E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
A I R F R Y E R W I N D O W
• Clear, FDA food-contact compliant material that can be run
through a dishwasher
• Able to withstand long-term steam and heat
• Allows injection molding of a complex shape with
aesthetics that convey cleanliness and quality
• Added concentrate to a natural PES
material allowing it to retain clarity and
aesthetics in an FDA-compliant solution
• Enabled material to withstand sterilization
and maintain continuous heat resistance
• Provided a more pleasing appearance that
could command a greater price point due to
perception of higher quality
Colorant Chromatics™ PESU Concentrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Maxxam_ Polyolefin Formulations- Coaxial Signal Cable Jacket - case study snapshot.pdf
AUTO DATA CABLE
MANUFACTURER
C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E
J A C K E T
• Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil
• Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods
• Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of
transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around
102.8pf/m
• Provided excellent performance with low
dielectric constant to make the jacket layer
of signal cables have low capacitance loss
• Offered a solution by combining physical
and chemical foaming products in the
foaming layer to reduce the dielectric
constant further
• Maintained exceptional mechanical
properties under high temperatures
Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT Automotive Steering Column Bracket.pdf
TIER 1
SUPPLIER
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
B R A C K E T & L E V E R
• Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative
• Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support
bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever
• Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal
deflection allowance
• High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal
• Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal
to composite conversion
• Provided structural design & fiber orientation
consultations along with CAE analysis to
predict performance met requirements
• Shortened manufacturing lead time by
supplying injection molded material solution
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Avient Annual Report 2022.pdf
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