https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Automotive General Design Technology Guide.pdf
https://www.avient.com APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) IP Components Door Trim Console Seat Back Panel Talc-Filled PP/ TPO Metallic (various shades) Metallic (solid metal) Metallic (larger flakes - mimics paint) Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Granite (specks) Marble Lower Pillars Quarter Trim Panel Seat Side Shield Safety Restraints PP (unfilled) Granite (fibers) Granite (specks) Laser Marking OnColor REC Colorants (seat shields) Marble Upper Pillar Trim Grab Handles Headliner TPO Bright Colors (grab handles) Granite (fibers - minimal pillars) Laser Marking Shifter Knobs TPU Metallic (solid metal) Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Marble APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) Door Trim Pull Cup Console Cupholder Bezels Console Decorative Bezels/ Trim Rings ABS Metallic (bright chromatic colors) Metallic (solid metal) Marble Laser Marking (pattern on metallic) Shade Mirrors Rearview Mirror Overhead Console Bin Tray PC+ABS Marble Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Headrest Guides HDPE Metallic (solid metal) Bin & Pullcup Mats Cupholders Safety Restraints Overmolding TPE Laser Marking Bright Colors Marble Granite (fibers) Safety Restraints Sun Visor Vanity Frame Door Handle Bezels Switch Bezels Armrest Pullcup GF PA Metallic (solid metal) A/C Vent Vanes Door Handle Seat Handle Carpet Clips GF PA Metallic (solid metal) Granite (fibers) APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) Lower Pillars Quarter Trim Panel Seat Side Shield Safety Restraints POM Metallic (solid metal) Metallic (various shades) Granite (fibers) Bezels Lenses PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent Bezels Lenses ASA Light Diffusion Exterior Badging Exterior Mirrors ASA Metallic (solid metal) Laser Marking Metallic (various shades) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com METALLIC Solid Metal METALLIC Various Shades Click here to return to the Applications Chart METALLIC Bright Colors METALLIC Larger Flakes Click here to return to the Applications Chart LASER MARK PATTERN on Metallic LASER MARKING Click here to return to the Applications Chart GRANITE Specks GRANITE Fibers Click here to return to the Applications Chart MARBLE TRANSLUCENT/ TINT/FLUORESCENT Click here to return to the Applications Chart LIGHT DIFFUSION ONCOLOR™ REC POLYMER COLORANTS Color concentrate derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires • Sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black • Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black • Available for multiple resins and custom solutions Click here to return to the Applications Chart Visit us at avient.com https://www.avient.com
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/sites/default/files/2024-03/Luxury Closures Application Bulletin_Online.pdf
When designing with metals like aluminum, zinc, iron, steel, and other alloys, you may face processing challenges and complexity. Get the look and touch of metal – With grades suitable for metalization and electroplating you can achieve the look and feel of metal FOR CONVERTERS Compete in premium markets – Gravi-Tech material’s luxury aesthetics allow plastics converters to reach new markets by competing against aluminum, zinc, iron, or steel and other alloys. Utilize existing molds – Replace current ABS solutions with low shrinkage PP grades and utilize your existing molds GT5200- 0013 GT7300- 0006 GT7300- 0010 PVD 2.0 GT5200- 0016 PVD 3.0 GT5200- 5025 GT7300- 5020 NATURAL FD GT5200- 5009 BLACK SO FD GT5200- 5044 GT5200- 5016 X2 BLACK FD GT7300- 5007 X1 WHITE FD GT7300- 5003 BLACK FD GT5200- 5003 BLACK FD GRV PP- 030-IO BLACK FD GT5200- 5068 X2 BLACK FD GT5200- 5009 X5 BLACK SO GT7300- 5021 NATURAL FD GT7300- 5003 BLACK FD GT5200- 5003 BLACK FD GRV PP- 030-IO BLACK FD CI GT5200- 5089 NATURAL C GT5200- 5082 BLACK Specific Gravity* 2 2 2 3 1.25 1.6 1.85 2 2 2.2 2.5 2.5 3 1.20 1.90 2.2 2.50 2.50 3.0 1.20 1.20 Electroplating No Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes No Possibly Possibly Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not tested Not tested Not tested Yes Yes Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)/Vacuum Metallization Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Base Resin PP ABS ABS PP PP ABS PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP rPP (ocean bound) rPP (PCR) Base Color White Black Grey Black Natural Natural Black Beige Black White Black Black Black Black Black Natural/ Beige Black Black Black Natural Black FDA Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Filled Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Region Produced North America North America North America North America Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Replacing%2520Metal%2520with%2520Vinyl_0.pdf
REPLACING METAL WITH VINYL SHINES A LIGHT ON VALUE CASE STUDY: GEON™ M5705 OUR CUSTOMER SAVED $500,000 BY MAKING THE SWITCH FROM METAL TO GEON VINYL MATERIALS Because this supplier fabricates with both metal and plastic in its operations, the team decided to find out if converting metal parts to plastic would be an option. Most importantly, the plastic light had to have lower manufacturing costs than the painted metal light.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gravi-Tech Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
Gravi-Tech™ Density-Modified Formulations High-Performance Alternative to Lead and Other Traditional Metals PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites offer a high-performance thermoplastic-based alternative to lead and other traditional dense metals. Using a variety of metallic fibers and particles, these compounds have densities similar to traditional metals, while offering design and processing flexibility because of the polymer matrix, which can be extruded, molded, calendered, or thermoformed into the final desired shape. Several grades of Gravi-Tech composites used for radiation- shielding applications provide protections similar to traditional lead-based materials, yet these Gravi-Tech polymer-metal composites are 37 percent lighter.
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/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S E A T P A N • Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with lightweight composite material • Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts and fasteners into a single injection molded component, lowering costs $100k year • Saved time and money using FEA validation to confirm real-world performance before building tooling • Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to test fit and function Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT + COST SAVINGS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P • Specific gravity of 2.2 • White color for metallic surface treatment • Touch and feel of ceramic • FDA compliant material • Formulated a custom, ABS-based material suitable for electroplating to achieve desired weight, look, and feel of metal • Combined material, electroplating, and application experience and expertise to support the process from concept to production Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/case-study-colormatrix-impress-rpet-bottle.pdf
Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/impress-high-gloss-metallic-effect-colorants