https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Cargo Trailer Sidewalls Application Snapshot.pdf
TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + COST REDUCTION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE SUPPLIER S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T • Reduce weight to improve fuel economy • Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements • Meet structural requirements • Simplify manufacturing process • Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while maintaining the strength performance properties • Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke, toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft • Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing specifications • Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and better processability for thin wall parts Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber Reinforced PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/baby-bottle-one-page-case-study.pdf
BABY BOTTLE MANUFACTURER I N F A N T M I L K B O T T L E S • Compliant with FDA food contact and China National Standard GB 9685 • Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization • Transparent for more pleasing appearance and easy identification of measurement lines • Good impact resistance • Developed formulation to comply with both FDA and GB 9685 • Provided material able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and maintain excellent mechanical performance • Achieved a more pleasing color and clarity to enhance measurement lines • Met the need for impact resistance Colorant Chromatics™ PPSU Precolor KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + HEAT RESISTANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/mevopur-needle-one-pager-case-study.pdf
ETO / Gamma radiation) • Facilitated 510(k) submission with formulations registered under Device Master File MAF 1833 • Pre-tested raw materials to biocompatibility ISO10993, US and Eu Pharmacopeia, ICH-Q3D extractable metals • Enhanced stability with gamma stabilizing package • Minimized risk of change with change control beyond CAS number level • Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO 13485-2016 certified sites • MEVOPURTM ISO 6009 Standard / Customized Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + QUALITY LEARN MORECopyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/CCG Application Snapshot_Wire _ cable laser marking_Final.pdf
Wire & cable manufacturer WIRE & CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R O N A U T I C D A T A T R A N S M I S S I O N C A B L E S • Permanent contrast marking meeting aerospace industry standards SAE AS4373F and EN-3475-706 • Benign marking that, compared to infrared (IR) laser marking, will not damage the jacket surface • Elevated temperature performance in corrosive environments, maintaining dielectric properties under continuous service • No vital optical fiber or data transmission cable interference • Demonstrated fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) application expertise incorporating laser marks • Provided formulation expertise in PTFE alternatives • Delivered a high-quality product with no clumping during the extrusion process • Offered a proven array of specific aeronautic colors • Provided commercial, technical, and operational support KEY REQUIREMENTS APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION Colorant Chromatics UV Laser Marking Additives for FEP LEARN MORE© 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/CCG Application Snapshot_PTFE Wire Insulation.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation WIRE & CABLE OEM P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N • Avoid contamination risks resulting from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations • Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PROCESSING + COLORABILITY Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Aircraft Flooring Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AIRCRAFT INTERIOR OEM A I R C R A F T F L O O R I N G • Meet aircraft flammability requirements (FAA) • Provide flame retardance and smoke mitigation • Maintain physical properties • Control viscosity and allow enhanced processability • Retain product integrity as contaminant free • Provide product traceability • Provided strong global EHS and regulatory support to minimize risk • Offered a solution to improve quality consistency and control viscosity • Enhanced mixing capability and improved processing temperature and imprint hold • Allowed greater security of supply with multiple manufacturing locations • Provided an integrated solution of plastisols and pigment dispersions that met traceability requirements with JIT delivery KEY REQUIREMENTS QUALITY + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols LEARN MORECopyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-plastisols
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LASER MARKABLE + BONDABLE LEARN MORE KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/OnForce LFT-Truck Foot Pedal-Case study Snapshot.pdf
Heavy Truck manufacturer HEAVY TRUCK MANUFACTURER E X T E R I O R S T E P P E D A L • Offer pre-color support to achieve an approved silver color formulation • Provide a metallic look with good weather resistance and wear performance for the exterior part • Shorten development time to gain durability approval • Offered color options that met desired metal color and texture, which was different from an ordinary plastic feel • Achieved excellent wear performance and weather resistance, qualifying it to replace metal • Provided support in achieving durability approval, resulting in significant time and cost savings OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PRE-COLOR + METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/medical-hose-manufacturer-boosts-productivity-specialized-material?ind[]=6598
In the course of their research into material options, the manufacturer’s team invited Avient to suggest options for an alternative TPV based on its global reputation for superior products and service. With Avient’s assistance and experience in medical device applications, the manufacturer immediately realized the following lifts: Reliable JIT supply chain: The Versalloy material needed by the customer was reliably supplied by Avient in just three weeks instead of the typical six week lead time.