https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/decking-case-study-1-pager.pdf
STRUCTURAL
DECKING
R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R
• Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking
• Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong
adhesion
• Low thermal expansion
• Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing
• Added strength to HDPE deck boards to
enable industry-leading load capacity and
joist spacing spans
• Extended product life with superior adhesion
of PE tape via co-extrusion
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Englewood, CO
Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic
composite tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Gordon Composites Diving Board Spring Case Study Snapshot.pdf
DIVING BOARD SPRING
D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G
POOL DECK EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
• Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust,
degradation and staining of pool decks
• Flexible and durable to prolong product life
• Provided a corrosion-proof composite
material to prevent rust stains on pool decks
• Delivered a custom-shaped compression
molded spring capable of deep deflection
and high fatigue resistance for extended
product life
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
resulting in lower shipping and installation
costs
Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional
Thermoset Barstock
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Luxury Bottle Top - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CAP PRODUCER
L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P
• A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3
• Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content
• Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials
• Continuity of supply
• Formulated a custom material with post-
consumer recycled ABS content
• Provided a more sustainable solution while
keeping comparable performance characteristics
to the prime grade previously used
• Enabled customer to produce bottle top with
weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/LubriOne-Disposable Medical Tray-Application snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y
• Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of
2,000 rotations
• Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C
• Can be sterilized by EtO
• Delivered excellent wear resistance
performance to fully meet customer’s request
• Provided dimensional stability required for
this medical application
• Reduced friction to lower the noise during
operation
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419.pdf
LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419
AUTO-INJECTOR
PEN OEM
P L U N G E R S C R E W
• Reduce friction and improve durability
• Good strength and stiffness
• Dimensional stability
• Formulated a self-lubricating material to
meet injection accuracy requirement
• Improved the user experience by improving
injector’s wear resistance
• Achieved consistent dimensional stability
and properties
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/resound-r-pc-phone-case-one-pager-case-study.pdf
INCIPIO
P H O N E C A S E
• Customized a post-consumer recycle (PCR)
grade formulated with 30% recycled content
that delivered similar performance to a
prime PC grade
• Achieved high yield rate through strict
quality control over recycled products
• Offered RoHS and REACH compliant
solution to support applications with
regulatory requirements
reSoundTM R PC Recycled Material
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S E A T P A N
• Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower
manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with
lightweight composite material
• Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts
and fasteners into a single injection molded
component, lowering costs $100k year
• Saved time and money using FEA validation
to confirm real-world performance before
building tooling
• Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to
test fit and function
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/off-road-vehicle-hood-panel-case-study-brief.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
BRAND
H O O D P A N E L
• High gloss
• Scratch appearance resistance
• Ease of processing
• Provided technical support from concept to
production
• Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis
• Had solutions for either natural plus
concentrate or pre-colored to best meet
customer needs
• Customized colors to match brand identity
and preference
Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Gravi-Tech Formulations - Hearing Protection Headset - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
H E A R I N G P R O T E C T I O N
H E A D S E T
• High performing acoustic solution
• Lightweight material
• Good surface aspect
• Lost cost solution
• Met acoustic test and chemical resistance
requirements
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Maxxam - EV Part - Application Snapshot.pdf
KUNSTSTOFF
SCHWANDEN
E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E P A R T
• Replace aluminum to reduce part weight and overall
weight of the electric vehicle
• Secure supply of high volume of material
• Flexible delivery
• Cost competitive
• Enabled OEM to replace metal and reduce part
weight
• Provided excellent customer service, sending
samples and technical data promptly
• Supported customer with processing queries
• Secured material supply and flexible delivery –
delivering on a specific date each month
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?