https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-technora.pdf
Key Features
• High tenacity & modulus
• Excellent abrasion & fatigue resistance
• Excellent chemical & steam resistance
• Very low creep
• High thermal stability
• Lower moisture regain than
other para-aramids
Disadvantages
• Lower modulus compared to carbon and
high modulus para-aramids
• Poor UV resistance
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
TECHNORA®
• Coating
• Twisting
• Polymer Jacket Extrusion
• Stranding
• Overbraiding
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® TECHNORA® PRODUCTS
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement
• Synthetic Wire Rope
WHY TECHNORA®?
Abrasion
Resistance
Ultraviolet (UV)
Resistance
Flame
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
(Acid
Chemical
Resistance
(Alkali)
Chemical
Resistance
(Organic Solvent)
Strength
Retention
(H2O)
P X P P P P P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 28
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.39
Elongation @ Break % 4.6
Tensile Modulus g/d 590
Moisture Regain* % 2.0
Creep** % < 1.5
Shrinkage*** % < 0.1
Melt Point °C N/A
Decomposition Temp.
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GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING
SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO POLAR SUBSTRATES
GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING
SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO NON POLAR SUBSTRATES
Dynaflex™
G2711
Dynaflex™
G2780
Dynaflex™
G6713
Dynaflex™
G7960
Versalloy™
XL9045
Versaflex™
CL40
Aesthetics
Grippy, 43A
& translucent
Low tack, 84A
& translucent
Extra soft, 13A
& translucent
Rubbery, 60A
& opaque
Matte, 45A
& natural
Grippy, 40A
& water clear
Special
Characteristics
Grippy medical
grade
PP & PE OM Extra soft
General
purpose
High flow &
fast setup
Water clear
Regulatory
FDA, EU &
USP VI
FDA FDA & EU FDA FDA FDA & EU
Overmolding Polypropylene
Polypropylene &
Polyethylene
Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene
Versaflex™
CL 2250
Versaflex™
OM 3060
Versaflex™
CE 3120-65
Versaflex™
CE 3620
Versollan™
RU 2205
Aesthetics
Grippy, 50A
& clear
Grippy, 59A
& clear
Silky feel, 65A
& matte finish
Silky feel, 65A
& matte finish
Grippy, 65A
& matte finish
Special
Characteristics
Clear overmold Clear overmold
Abrasion resistance
& high strength
Low compression set
& high flow
Abrasion resistance
& high strength
Regulatory FDA & USP VI FDA & USP VI UL 94
FDA &
ISO 10993-10
—
Overmolding Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate
& ABS
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
& Nylon 12
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
& Nylon 12
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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/sites/default/files/2023-08/Versaflex TPE-Charging Gun Grip-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Nice surface finish
• Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS
• Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical
resistance (including to ethanediol), and better
appearance than the incumbent TPV solution
• Eliminated a secondary process through two-
shot injection molding with good adhesion to
PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles
• Offered quick technical support to accelerate
the product development
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING
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Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
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Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread
COOLER
MANUFACTURER
C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N
W H E E L T R E A D
• Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength
• UV and heat stability
• Overmoldable to PP or PC
• Provided durable TPE materials at target
durometers to achieve component-specific
performance requirements
• Offered rapid response technical support
for mold trials and guidance on processing
best practices
• Delivered consistent material quality
globally and with short lead times
Dynaflex™ G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/LubriOne PKE - Storage Box Latch case study snapshot.pdf
AU TO M OT I V E
A F T E R M A R K E T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H
• Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use
• Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color
• Low odor in the end product
• Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements
and extreme temperatures
• Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to
facilitate easy slide and effective latching
• Provided excellent chemical resistance to
cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach,
isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids
• Formulated a durable material with abrasion
resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of
temperatures from 0°-140°F
• Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material
LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/edgetek-nylon-power-tool-case-study-one-pager.pdf
POWER TOOL
MANUFACTURER
P I S T O N R I N G A N D
C O N N E C T I N G R O D F O R
P O W E R T O O L
• Exceptional mechanical properties
• Good wear and abrasion resistance
• High purity and light weight
• Worked directly with the manufacturer from
design to molding to better understand and
satisfy key requirements
• Improved strength, stiffness and stability
with one-stop technology service to best
meet customer’s needs
• Provided lightweighting solution to help
customer achieve its sustainability goal
Edgetek™ PK PEEK Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Pressure Sensitive Mat Application Snapshot.pdf
S A F E T Y M AT
M A N U FAC T U R E R
P R E S S U R E - S E N S I T I V E
S W I T C H M A T S
• Broad range of hardness and durability
• Availability of custom colors
• Long-lasting material for use in high-traffic areas including
amusement park rides and workstations
• Moisture and abrasion resistance
• Provided durable plastisol solutions with
needed hardness for specific applications
• Offered customized colors to meet brand
and product specifications
• Supplied a solution giving added protection
against moisture intrusion
• Incorporated antimicrobial additives to resist
mold growth
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-wax-mat-case-study-one-pager.pdf
W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E
• Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA
foam for grip on surfboards
• Translucent appearance
• Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film
• Excellent UV resistance
• Customized formulation for exceptional
hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish
• Incorporated specialty additives to enhance
UV resistance and inhibit mold growth
• Solved technical processing challenges to
achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and
achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing
• Enabled customer to achieve market
differentiation and expand into new markets
and applications
Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Anti-Static Bellow - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM PRODUCER
A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W
• Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω
• Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A
• Abrasion resistant
• Light weight material
• Designed to meet ATEX standards
• Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset
rubber enhancing processability and
enabled in-house injection molding
• Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore
hardness, improving joystick
maneuverability
• Enabled greater scrap re-use rate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?