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Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-Seat Belt Tether Cover-Case study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent weather resistance
• Nice flexibility and elasticity
• Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical
stress and friction, helping to prolong the
lifespan of the cover
• Delivered good resistance to various
environmental factors such as UV radiation,
moisture, and extreme temperatures
• Provided a solution easily processed and
molded using standard thermoplastic
processing techniques
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Slide 1: Leading EV manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/virtual-reality-application-bulletin.pdf
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
VIRTUAL REALITY
APPLICATION BULLETIN
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Metallic and Custom Effects,
FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored Resins
WEARABLE COMFORT
Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort,
Soft Touch, Heat Reduction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs),
Silicone, Nylon (PA)
FUNCTIONALITY
Impact Resistance,
Dimensional Stability, Strength
SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/
Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate,
Styrenics
BETTER EXPERIENCES.
DURABILITY
Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester,
Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics,
Nylon (PA), Silicone
SURFACE
PROTECTION
Performance Enhancing
Additives
SOLUTION: Antimicrobial
Additives, Scratch and Mar
Additives
ERGONOMICS
Soft Touch, Easy to Grip
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic
Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone
TOUGHNESS
Impact Strength, Chemical
Resistance
SOLUTION: PC/Polyester
Blends, Copolyester
WEAR
PERFORMANCE
Wear-Resistance
SOLUTION: Polyester (PET),
Nylon (PA),
Acetal (POM)
DISCOVER.
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Thermoplastic Elastomers
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/labware-diagnostics/ivd-devices
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Selection Guide - North America Portfolio
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/SEM Asia Product Selection Guide.pdf
We’re ready
to meet all of your supply needs for engineered
polymer formulations and thermoplastic
elastomers.
• Abrasion resistance
• High performance for consumer
electronics applications
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD
DENSITY
(g/cm3) PROPERTY KEY
CHARACTERISTIC
Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 65A Natural/
Black
PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.15
Soft touch,
silky feel and
good abrasion
performance
Silky feeling
Versaflex™ CE 3130-70 70A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.04
Silky feel,
long-term life,
excellent abrasion
resistance,
performed UV and
stain resistance,
chemical
resistance
Non-blooming
Versaflex™ CE 3130-80 80A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.08
Silky feel,
good abrasion
performance and
UV resistance
Non-blooming
Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 70A Clear PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.08
Excellent UV
resistance,
blue jean stain
Super UV resistance,
blue jean resistance
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 80A Clear PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.15
Excellent UV
resistance,
blue jean stain
Excellent UV resistance
Versaflex™ CE 3140-65 65A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.00
Excellent abrasion
resistance,
chemical
resistance,
silky feel
5G transparent
Versaflex™ CE 3140-90 90A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.01
Excellent abrasion
resistance,
chemical
resistance,
silky feel
5G transparent
VIBRATION DAMPING
ELASTOMERS
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD
DENSITY
Versaflex™ VDT 4201-35N 35A Natural PP 1.00
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40B 40A Black PP 1.00
Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 40A Natural Nylon 1.09
Versaflex™ XP 5130 -65 65A Natural PC/ABS 1.03
Versaflex™ CE 3310-80 80A Clear PC/ABS 1.15
Thermoplastic elastomers that dampen
vibrations via energy transfer
• Excellent vibration damping performance
(reduce noise/shaking)
• Adhesion to various plastics PC, PC/ABS,
ABS, PP
• Colorable and translucent grades available
• Effective in thin films
HEALTHCARE
TPEs
Avient has performance-grade materials that are
compliant with USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD
DENSITY
(g/cm3) APPLICATIONS
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N 34A Natural PP/PE 0.89 Resealing, Elastomeric
closures for injection
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B 57A Black PP 1.01 Syringe Plungers
Versaflex™ HC MT224 75A Clear PP 0.89 Medical tubing
Versaflex™ HC BT218 67A Translucent — 0.89
Weldable
biopharmaceutical
tubing
Versaflex™ CL 2242 43A Clear PP 0.89 Overmolding for
Versaflex™ CL 2250 50A Clear PP 0.89 Overmolding for
Versaflex™ OM 1040X 40A Natural/Black PC/ABS OM 0.92 Overmolding for
Versaflex™ OM 3060 60A Clear PC/ABS OM 0.90 Overmolding for
FOOD GRADE
TPEs
Thermoplastic elastomer suitable for use
in contact with food
• Made without bisphenol A (BPA),
phthalates, or heavy metals; select
grades compliant with FDA, EU10/2011
and China GB4806
• Resists bites and tears; many are tested
and safe to use in microwaves and
dishwashers
• Can be overmolded to provide a soft
touch grip and customized to specific
comfort requirements including
vibration and noise reduction
• Can be injection molded and
overmolded right onto a substrate
including PP, ABS, etc
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-guide?rtype[]=1164
TPE Knowledge Base
The GLS™ Injection Molding Guide provides in-depth information on part design, mold design and processing for styrenic block copolymer (SBC) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
Molding Soft TPEs
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-guide
TPE Knowledge Base
The GLS™ Injection Molding Guide provides in-depth information on part design, mold design and processing for styrenic block copolymer (SBC) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
Molding Soft TPEs
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex OM -Diastimeter Cover-Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
BRAND
D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R
• Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate
measurements
• Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made
part and the internal metal part
• Met anti-static standard surface resistivity
109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for
circular measurement by 55% and linear
measurement by 33%
• Provided a formulation with better wear
resistance than the previous overmold
material
• Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS
Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Dynaflex-Disposable syringe tip cap-Application snapshot.pdf
SYRINGE
MANUFACTURING
D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E T I P
C A P
• Excellent sealing and resealing performance
• No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing
• Can be sterilized by EtO
• Compliance with ISO 10993-4&5, USP Class VI
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
Formulated a solution that met rigorous
medical application requirements
• Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply
continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
LEARN MORE
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