– PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers today announced the launch of an overmolding technology based on Versaflex™ VDT thermoplastic elastomer (TPEs), developed for vibration and impact damping applications. Customers familiar with our Versaflex VDT material have asked for an overmolding variation that allows them to leverage the design freedom of two-shot and insert injection molding,” said Charles Page, director, global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Versaflex VDT overmolding grades deliver the same great vibration and impact damping performance as the original Versaflex VDT technology, exceeding most thermoset solutions while offering the advantage of thermoplastic design flexibility.

Thermoplastic Composites: Long Fiber Thermoplastic Materials: PlastiComp Complēt™ long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite formulations

In addition, it will feature its advanced, wide-ranging thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials portfolio.     Improved Adhesion in Pultruded Composite Materials and Test Methods for Evaluation •    Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Application Development and Implementation: Case Study Review •    Overmolding with Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Selective Reinforcement •    Test Sample Preparation of Pultruded Unidirectional Carbon Parts – Issues in Machining Practice and Alternatives The Avient advanced composites portfolio includes Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics, Gordon Composites™ thermoset barstock and laminates, and Glasforms™ thermoset pultrusions.

The thermoplastic polymer base resin used also enables recyclability to support the company’s sustainability goals. To learn more about the Polystrand thermoplastic composites that made the Revolve tripod possible, visit https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites. Dive deeper into Polystrand continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites.

This makes it applicable for use in dry optical fiber cable applications or where added cold resistance is required including indoor and outdoor duct cable applications, power-to-the antennas, or hybrid cables for 5G applications.

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" Thermochromic Thermoplastic Elastomers - Video Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. 

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" Thermochromic Thermoplastic Elastomers - Video Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. 

Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Overview

Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers Another bio-based solution that can help healthcare manufacturers decrease the carbon footprint of their products is the recently launched Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers series HC3810: translucent TPE formulations offering excellent colorability for injection molded parts and over-molding, developed to comply with ISO 10993-4 and -5, REACH SVHC, and RoHS

Reinforced Polyolefins for Automotive: Maxxam™ LO low odor talc-filled polypropylenes and Maxxam™ XST thermoplastic olefins are the latest additions to a complete line of specially formulated polyolefins. Low VOC / FOG Elastomers: OnFlex™ LO low VOC / FOG thermoplastic elastomers reduce VOCs and fogging to help satisfy Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards in automotive HVAC components, fasteners / clips, and interior trays Reinforced Polymer Composite Technologies: ComplētTM long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and OnForce™ LFT long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites provide high-strength-to-weight ratios, high dimensional stability and creep / fatigue performance for demanding body and structural components in automotive vehicles and outdoor goods such as ATVs