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PROSTHETICS AND
ORTHOTICS BRAND
K N E E R A I L & B R A C E
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Update design to achieve slimmer design
• Offer excellent strength and modulus properties
• Improve durability with better fatigue resistance than
incumbent aluminum
• Increased design freedom and
lightweighting for metal replacement
applications while meeting structural needs
• Delivered excellent fatigue endurance and
moisture resistance for enhanced durability
• Achieved cost reduction per part by
switching to an injection molding process
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Structural Thermoplastics
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
These customized density solutions are an excellent choice for applications where the touch, feel and look of metal can denote luxury and quality, such as spirits caps and closures, high-quality surface finishes and handles for oral and skincare products, and in more functional applications including golf clubs, cutlery, fishing tackle and other outdoor accessories where heft is necessary for optimal performance.
The high-impact polypropylene (PP)-based grades offer an excellent combination of impact, density, flowability, and colorability properties.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables/continuous-glucose-monitors-cgm
High-performance thermoplastics with excellent chemical resistance, UV-blocking capability, and good impact performance for durability; available in natural grades, standard medical colors, or custom pre-colored products.
Looking for excellent chemical resistance high performance applications?
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-expands-specialty-offerings-acquisition-magenta-master-fibers
This is another excellent, strategic acquisition that will further accelerate our specialty strategy as we pursue our 2020 Platinum Vision," said
The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-packaging/diagnostic-kits
Translucent TPE grades formulated without animal derivatives and offering excellent colorability
Looking for excellent chemical resistance high performance applications?
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive TPE for Textile Fabrics: a cost-effective alternative to TPU adhesive films and traditional glues, free of plasticizers, with low VOC content, OEKO-TEX 100-2 compliance, and excellent washability up to 60°C, combining strong and seamless adhesion to polyester and nylon fabrics with outstanding elastic recovery for high wearing comfort in target applications such as functional sports attire, fitness apparel, and underwear
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: developed for automotive foot pedals, providing high dimensional stability, rigidity and flexibility, cyclic fatigue strength, and long-term creep resistance as well as excellent chemical and UV resistance, shows good colorability (including silver) and ease of processing
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/carbon-fiber
Excellent EMI shielding
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-metallic-effect-pre-colored-sulfone-colorants
These colorants are excellent for industries where both aesthetics and performance are critical, such as:
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx
Smartbatch Fabric FX is an excellent choice for automotive interior parts, furniture, and other applications where the look and feel of fabric is desirable.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/vectran-liquid-crystal-polymer
Excellent chemical resistance