https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-one-pager-pallet-manufacturer.pdf
A M E R I C A & A S I A • Eliminate voids in plastic that create quality issues • Reduce high scrap rates due to sink marks • Improve low strength-to-weight ratio due to voids • Reduce long cycle times • Run more fractional melt / low melt flow resins • Improved cell structure and physical properties • Removed sink marks to reduce scrap rates • Improved gas retention when used with N2 physical foam • Reduced short shots for lower scrap rates • Improved melt flow and created a more controllable foaming process • Provided greater ability to process low melt flow resins Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PHYSICAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT LEARN MORE *Note – all compared to previous CFA Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-bt218-biopharmaceutical-tubing-case-study.pdf
MEDICAL TUBING EXTRUDER B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L T U B I N G • Low leachables & extractables • Great tensile performance and kink resistance • Good thermal weldability • Excellent clarity and medical blue tint • ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free (ADF) • Supplied drop-in material replacement to overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE • Offered a lower extractable profile than comparable materials in the market • Enabled easy material transition without changes in tooling or thermal welding machine settings • Formulated solution with proprietary additives to provide clarity and prevent yellowing after sterilization Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LOW EXTRACTABLES LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURER C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T T U B E S C R E W C A P S • Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials • Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for an easy transition between materials • Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a competitive cost • Offered a comprehensive range of solutions to accommodate specific application demands such as barrier, flexibility, and sealing performance • Provided materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified facility • Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs that could be extruded and injection molded Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION DUROMETER RANGE + FORMULATED WITHOUT ANIMAL DERIVATIVES LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION MANUFACTURER F O O D P R O C E S S I N G E N V I R O N M E N T S • Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that come in contact with food products • Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing • Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product, such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific brand color • Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives for optimal performance in reducing microbe growth • Developed custom formulation for complex processing configurations in sheet extrusion technology • Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance, chemical resistance, flame retardance, and regulatory product stewardship Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SAFETY + PROCESS OPTIMIZATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/roofing-membranes-mini-case-study.pdf
BUILDING MATERIALS RETAILER R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S • Improve marketing claims for product performance and polymer integrity • Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from outdoor environmental exposures • Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to accommodate advanced manufacturing technique • Seeking OBPA alternative • Delivered a product differentiating solution that eliminated both polymer-degrading microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal accumulation that causes discoloration and staining • Enabled versatility with combined liquid and solid masterbatch solutions • Provided a cost-effective and environmentally friendly OBPA alternative WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + LONGEVITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/air-fryer-window-one-page-case-study.pdf
COOKWARE MANUFACTURER A I R F R Y E R W I N D O W • Clear, FDA food-contact compliant material that can be run through a dishwasher • Able to withstand long-term steam and heat • Allows injection molding of a complex shape with aesthetics that convey cleanliness and quality • Added concentrate to a natural PES material allowing it to retain clarity and aesthetics in an FDA-compliant solution • Enabled material to withstand sterilization and maintain continuous heat resistance • Provided a more pleasing appearance that could command a greater price point due to perception of higher quality Colorant Chromatics™ PESU Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION AESTHETICS + HEAT RESISTANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/onflex-lo-hvac-flap-spanish.pdf
OnFlex LO - HVAC Flap - Spanish PROVEEDOR TIER 2 R E J I L L A P A R A S I S T E M A S D E V E N T I L A C I Ó N Y C A L E F A C C I Ó N • Eliminar el post-calentamiento de las piezas a fin de lograr el nivel de olor necesario (≤3.0 VDA 270) • Tener la menor emisión de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (VOC/FOG) (VDA 278), con el mismo compresión set del material anterior • Menos pasos de procesamiento y menores costos de energía para el moldeador • Se lograron los niveles VOC/FOG requeridos y se cumplió el desempeño con el estándar de compresión set OnFlex™ LO REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT? SOLUCIÓN AVIENT CUMPLE CON LAS NORMAS VIAQ MÁS INFORMACIÓN Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Pipe and Conduit OEM App Snapshot final.pdf
continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SAFETY + SUSTAINABILITY LEARN MORECopyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Fiber Line Vectran Application Snapshot.pdf
Met critical government environmental regulations • Leveraged key existing vendor relationships to supply the only material able to meet all requirements • Mass-produced braids in parallel that attach to meet the length target • Ensured simple qualification process to increase speed to market Fiber-Line™ Vectran HT Braid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Pipe Mfg Liquid Color App Snapshot final NEW.pdf
Pipe Mfg Liquid Color App Snapshot final (1) PIPE MANUFACTURER P R E S S U R E / N O N - P R E S S U R E P I P E S • Provide a safe and compliant manufacturing environment for all team members • Improve weatherability and outdoor exposure longevity in field and yard environments • Increase color consistency and enhance pipe appearance • Reduce scrap rates and eliminate order rejections • Meet required compliance and regulatory approvals • Incur no capital expense for dosing & handling equipment • Provided a customer-centric approach focused on gaining operational efficiencies to support an improved manufacturing environment • Offered formulation expertise and problem-solving experience to upgrade pipe performance • Attained finely dispersed TiO2 and color distribution throughout the pipe, meeting quality requirements while reducing scrap rates • Delivered solutions with extensive NSF, UL and pipe industry approvals • Supplied dosing equipment to eliminate capital costs, backed with on-call technical support ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant + Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES + COST Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.