https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/dock-shelter-1-page.pdf
LOADING DOCK
SHELTERS
R E I N F O R C I N G S T A Y S
Replacement for steel or composite stays to provide reliable
seal from external environment:
• Withstand repeated flex and twisting, pass rigorous
proprietary flexural testing requirements
• Maintain performance in extreme temperatures
• Enabled repeated twisting and flexing
without failure, up to 90˚ bends, due to
exceptional mechanical properties
• Customized finishing to meet specific shape
and edge surface requirements
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Montrose, CO
Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite
Springs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/never-summer-case-study-one-pager.pdf
NEVER SUMMER
S N O W B O A R D S
• Lightweight reinforcement that combines both structure
and flexibility
• Corrosion and moisture resistant
• Consistent, durable performance
• Provided structural integrity with strong yet
flexible composite materials
• Prevented rot and corrosion in a waterproof
core layer
• Added fatigue and stress resistance for
reliable performance and long product life
• Simplified manufacturing with consolidated
material, reducing VOCs and labor intensive
composite lay-up assembly
Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Orthopedic Fixator Application Snapshot.pdf
EXTERNAL FIXATOR
DEVICE
S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S
• Durable material that withstands everyday use
• Light weight for easy customer handling
• Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend
product lifetime
• Maintained stiffness and straightness
necessary for halo applications
• Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio
vs. metal
• Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining
high performance needs
• Maximized user comfort via customized
Avient Design services
Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/edgetek-phase-shift-antenna-case-study.pdf
ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
P H A S E S H I F T A N T E N N A
• Achieved miniaturization through customized
high dielectric constant (Dk) materials
• Offered high Dk grades with superior
processing window and stability compared to
lower Dk ( < Dk6.0) grades
• Verified dimensional and electrical stability
would also meet needs of navigation system
substrate to streamline sourcing
Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/eccoh-5161-loose-tube-telecommunications-cable-one-page-case-study.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
L O O S E T U B E T E L E C O M S
C A B L E
• Low shrinkage (< 1%)
• Consistent flame retardancy
• Suitable gel resistance
• Cold behaviour at - 40°C
• Reduce total cost ownership
• Improved processing compared to existing LSFOH
material, increasing speed up to 800 m/min
• Provided consultancy on processing parameters and
tooling
• Reduced cable thickness to 0.1mm & reduced
shrinkage
• Enabled customer to enter into new applications and
cable designs due to the versatility of the material
ECCOH™ 6151 LSFOH Formulations
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/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-cap-disk.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K
• Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight
• Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor
deposition (PVD) surface treatment
• Provided an easy-to-process material with
an excellent surface finish for metallization
• Met custom weight target and used a
magnetic filler to support the magnetic
system in the PVD metallization process
• Enabled more design freedom by
eliminating metal working
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/complet-craftech-non-metallic-fasteners.pdf
CRAFTECH®
N O N - M E T A L L I C F A S T E N E R S
• Corrosion resistance
• Electrical isolation
• Strength performance similar to competitive products
made of metals
• Supplied pre-colored long fiber reinforced
composites for consistent appearance
• Formulated an LFT solution to meet key
performance needs and strength to compete
against metal alternatives
• Delivered custom formulated materials on-
time with short lead times and in low release
quantities
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber ETPU Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-case-study.pdf
DENTAL PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURER
T O O T H B R U S H E S
• Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs)
• Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality
• Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin
• Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production
bottlenecks
• Provided full antimicrobial functionality at
lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings
• Designed universal carrier that enabled
additive use across a variety of resins
• Reduced lead time over previous supplier
by one week, enabling customer to better
manage inventory levels and increase
production efficiencies
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?