The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys

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 T E P L I N K A G E • Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also reducing cost • Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns • Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing • Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and reduced part costs by 40% • Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation to eliminate powder coating and implement a one-step, injection molding process • Expanded design options through advanced design and polymer expertise • Utilized advanced simulation software to build confidence in the final part performance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AS9100 Certication DEKRA CERTIFICATE Certificate Number: 131789.01 The Aerospace Quality Management System and implementation of: Fiber-Line, LLC With Central Functions At: 3050 Campus Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 United States The certification has been performed in accordance with the requirements of AS9104/1:2012, including its implementation, and meets the requirements of the standard: AS9100D (Based on and including ISO 9001:2015) Scope: The value added design and development of synthetic fiber products for use in public and private sectors.

E L E C T R I C A L PA RT S M A N U FAC T U R E R H E A V Y D U T Y C O N N E C T O R S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S • Reduce material rematching and rejection through more efficient pre-testing • Improve processing efficiencies and color consistency in highly FR-filled and high-temperature resins • Achieve regulatory compliance across multiple resin families • Gain better supply chain control to manage scarcity of key engineering resins and changing resin producers • Offered eight UL 94-recognized sites in U.S.

L E A D I N G M E D I C A L T R A I N I N G C O M PA N Y M E D I C A L M A N I K I N S • Ability to color code various body parts for more accurate teaching and instruction • Maintain durability and performance through repeated use in a variety of training scenarios • Meet customer’s regulatory requirements • Provided specific colors and hardness for easier identification of body parts • Supplied a non-phthalate plastisol formulation that maintained strength and flexibility over an extended time • Offered robust technical support and regulatory assistance to meet all compliance directives as required by customer Core™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INDUSTRIAL FAN MANUFACTURER A X I A L F A N B L A D E • Replace aluminium alloy • Reduce thickness and weight of fan blade • Withstand 920 Pa of static pressure, high relative humidity (90-95%), and max temperature of 104ºF • Redesigned the 1600mm blade utilizing 3D modeling and mold flow analysis services from Avient Design • Simulated mechanical load to determine which new design would provide optimal performance • Increased strength using a carbon fiber grade, enabling injection-moldable parts and streamlined production • Reduced blade thickness to 35% of the original and blade weight from 7.71 lbs to 1.76 lbs (77% decrease) • Improved overall efficiency of fan with a thinner, lighter blade that cuts through the air Complēt Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

F L E X IB L E PA C K AG I N G M A N U FAC T U R E R F L E X I B L E P O U L T R Y P A C K A G I N G • Provide low friction resistance for multilayer film structures with external polyamides • Prevent self-adhesion of plastic films • Enhance the end-use appearance • Provided additives that result in a lower coefficient of friction for packaging end products • Enhanced the appearance of packaging surfaces by creating a smoother finish • Offered expertise in additives for polyamides in flexible packaging and assistance in achieving regulatory approval Cesa Anti-Block Additives and Cesa Slip Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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