https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Gordon Composites Diving Board Spring Case Study Snapshot.pdf
DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G POOL DECK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CORROSION RESISTANCE + LESS WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-data-storage-carrier.pdf
DATA STORAGE UNIT MANUFACTURER D A T A S T O R A G E C A R R I E R • Excellent dimensional stability • Good mechanical properties with excellent wear resistance • Flame retardant requirement – FRv0 compliance • UL certification • Provided a customized formulation to meet application-specific lubricity, physical and thermal requirements • Delivered on short lead times to help customer manage working capital LubriOne™ CY1000-000/5T FR V0 BLK001 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION DIMENSIONAL STABILITY + FLAME RETARDANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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? AVIENT SOLUTION WEAR RESISTANCE + DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419.pdf
LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419 AUTO-INJECTOR PEN OEM P L U N G E R S C R E W • Reduce friction and improve durability • Good strength and stiffness • Dimensional stability • Formulated a self-lubricating material to meet injection accuracy requirement • Improved the user experience by improving injector’s wear resistance • Achieved consistent dimensional stability and properties LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SELF-LUBRICATED + DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/case-study-nymax-rigid-phone-case.pdf
LEADING OUTDOOR PRODUCTS OEM P R O T E C T I V E P H O N E C A S E • Alternative to traditional PC/ABS for improved toughness and chemical resistance • Substrate must have improved bondability to a protective TPE overmold • Looking for a differentiated “feel” • Offered a proven expertise in selecting the right combination of substrate polymer, TPE for overmolding, and color concentrate for optimal processing and performance • Provided custom solution after collaborating with molders and OEM through on-site trials and troubleshooting support • Enabled the customer to expand their offering for the outdoor consumer market • Custom Nymax™ PA6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION TOUGHNESS + CUSTOM FORMULATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Luxury Bottle Top - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CAP PRODUCER L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P • A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3 • Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content • Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials • Continuity of supply • Formulated a custom material with post- consumer recycled ABS content • Provided a more sustainable solution while keeping comparable performance characteristics to the prime grade previously used • Enabled customer to produce bottle top with weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + METALLIZATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Perfume Cap - Application Snapshot.pdf
PACKAGING COMPONENT MANUFACTURER P E R F U M E C A P • A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3 • Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content • Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials • Provide continuity of supply • Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom material with post-industrial recycled PP content • Provided a more sustainable solution with 60% recycled content while maintaining the performance characteristics of prime PP • Expedited speed to market, delivering material in three weeks Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + ELECTROPLATABLE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/resound-r-pc-phone-case-one-pager-case-study.pdf
INCIPIO P H O N E C A S E • Customized a post-consumer recycle (PCR) grade formulated with 30% recycled content that delivered similar performance to a prime PC grade • Achieved high yield rate through strict quality control over recycled products • Offered RoHS and REACH compliant solution to support applications with regulatory requirements reSoundTM R PC Recycled Material WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + CLEAR COLOR LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Maxxam BIO Difas Toothbrush Application Snapshot.pdf
DIFAS T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E • Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution • Excellent surface finish with multiple color options • Processed using current molding equipment and machinery • Used formulation expertise to develop a custom formulation that met critical quality parameters and enabled customer to use existing molding equipment • Enabled customer to work towards sustainability goals and bring a competitive solution to the market • Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end product with colorability of the material Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + AESTHETIC LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/maxxam-bio-bio-based-polyolefin-formulations DIFAS
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Edgetek-Surgical torque wrench-Application snapshot.pdf
S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION WEAR RESISTANCE + EASY PROCESSING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.