https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Omnicolor Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Multipurpose, multi-resin colorant concentrates
• Formulated with high quality, heavy metal-free
pigments
• Carrier system designed for compatibility
across different resin systems
• Samples available with quick turnaround in
small lots for customer evaluation
• Available in a wide range of stock and standard
colors*
• Low LDRs—typically 1–3%
• Low minimum order quantities for both stock
and non-stock colors
* Color availability dependent on region or country
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Omnicolor Multipurpose Colorants can be used for
injection molding, blow molding, or profile and
sheet extrusion processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/How to invoice via SAN%5B37%5D.pdf
These steps include the following: “Create an invoice”, “Add
Comment”, “Acknowledge PO”, or “Create Account” to create a CSP profile.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Chemical Foaming Agents Application Bulletin.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) for Medical Devices
and Pharmaceutical Packaging
As the need to integrate sustainability in the design
of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers
of medical devices and pharmaceutical
packaging are looking for materials with a more
environmentally-friendly profile.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Flexi-StiX FlexSpring Case Study.pdf
The unique positioning of the continuous glass fibers
within the Polystrand™ material makes the very thin
profile of the FlexSpring™ composite insoles possible,”
said Gordon.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Application Bulletin.pdf
Avient provides pre-tested color and additive
concentrates based on bio-polymers to minimize
the risk of non-compliance and support a more
sustainable profile for plastic products used in the
healthcare industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
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https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/healthcare-colorants
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/repellant-antimicrobial-additives
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
Eco-conscious TPEs