https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/2020proxy.pdf
M&A remains a key component of maintaining material science competitiveness that can enable our customers’
sustainability goals and in turn drive performance at PolyOne.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Stan-Tone HC Plus Product Bulletin_0.pdf
These
USP-compliant colorants are available in liquid
silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency silicone
rubber (HCR) forms and can be customized for
specific medical uses.
Stan-Tone HC Plus can be engineered for indoor/
outdoor lightfastness, chemical resistance,
and heat stability, meeting industry regulatory
standards.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=7116
EUROPE: SDS for Europe can be obtained by contacting the appropriate regional office.
CORE(TM) HC MB1321B METI I STAN PP5457
EUROPE: SDS for Europe can be obtained by contacting the appropriate regional office.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
IMPACT
PROTECTION
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S
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PROJECT KICK OFF
B R I E F
Application: Protective sports equipment
Challenge: Provide functional material to protect
against impact for chest protector
Requirements:
• Compact - reduce thickness and weight for
improved comfort and functionality
• Meet EN standards
• EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1
• Eliminate the use of foam and glue
• Be waterproof and easy to clean
• Sustainable
• Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing
efficiency
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VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT)
H O W D O E S I T W O R K ?
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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
Image courtesy of Airobag TV
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/sites/default/files/2025-02/Hammerhead FR Panel eBook.pdf
How can we make that claim?
Every project brings its own unique
complications, but these panels can make
those problems easier to tackle
They can
set a new standard.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient_CodeConduct_2024_SVE2.pdf
Är den i linje med koden och Avients värden?
Att utföra ditt arbete när du är påverkad av
alkohol eller droger – inklusive oriktig användning av mediciner på
recept – kan ha en negativ effekt på anställdas hälsa och säkerhet,
och samhällets säkerhet, och kan utsätta bolagets tillgångar för risk.
Dessa principer är integrerade i våra kärnvärden
integritet, ärlighet och respekt som beskrivs i denna uppförandekod för
Avient och i vår uppförandekod för leverantörer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_Swedish.pdf
Är den i linje med koden och Avients värden?
Att
utföra ditt arbete när du är påverkad av alkohol eller
droger – inklusive oriktig användning av mediciner på
recept – kan ha en negativ effekt på anställdas hälsa
och säkerhet, och samhällets säkerhet, och kan utsätta
bolagets tillgångar för risk.
De är också ansvariga
för att göra alla nödvändiga offentliggöranden i enlighet
med ”generally accepted accounting principles” –
allmänt accepterade bokföringsprinciper – i USA och i
andra länder.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/drug-delivery-systems
Avient’s range of medical-grade polymers, colorants, and additives can enhance the safety and effectiveness of these devices while helping manufacturers mitigate risks when bringing products to market.
Hand-held devices that can be color-coded for easy branding and identification.
Hand-held devices that can be color-coded for easy branding and identification.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-color-services-textiles-available-avient-turkey
It creates different visual textures that can look like one color when viewed from a distance but, when viewed close-up, can appear to have a grading effect.
Both polypropylene and polyester yarns in mono and three-color yarns can be spun on this line.
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-non-pfas-mold-release-additive-avient-high-temperature-polymers-help-enhance-manufacturing-efficiency
Furthermore, it can be combined with polymer colorants where color design is desired in a mold release application.
Limiting Damage: By acting as a lubricant, Evoluscend™ additive can help limit mold damage, supporting the longevity and quality of the mold and the plastic products
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable materials solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.Examples include: