https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-‘driving’-advanced-polymer-solutions-future-vehicles-piae-2019
Low VOC / FOG Thermoplastic Elastomers OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers reduce VOCs, fogging, and odor to help satisfy Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards in automotive HVAC components, fasteners, clips, and interior trays
https://www.avient.com/news/new-franklin-electric-pressure-booster-pump-made-possible-fiberloc-polyone
Additionally, Fiberloc enabled quieter pump operation by reducing noise and vibration.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-develops-new-silicone-alternative-tpe-medical-tubing
Throughout 2019, the FDA issued multiple alerts regarding medical tubing and potential medical device shortages due to reduced supplies of siloxane, a key ingredient in silicone, and the closure of multiple ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization facilities.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debuts-new-composite-formulations-virtually-camx-2020
We’re excited to offer this solution to customers in markets such as energy, infrastructure, electrical and transportation that will benefit from reduced overall system costs and greatly simplified manufacturing processes.”
https://www.avient.com/news/white-new-white-polyone-launches-wilflex-universal-white-ink-textile-screen-printing
It can also help simplify supply chain management and reduce inventory costs.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-improves-driver-experience-new-onflex-lo-automotive-interiors
Designed to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort, this new leading-edge TPE technology reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50 percent and minimizes fogging and odor in interior automotive components.
https://www.avient.com/idea/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge
Adding TPE grips to power tools or off road vehicles, for example, can decrease vibration and even reduce the possibility of injury.
https://www.avient.com/idea/changing-dynamics-usp
Ensure packaging materials are compliant and thoroughly tested to reduce risk
https://www.avient.com/idea/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production
In addition to a lower material cost than silicone, the custom TPE offered cycle time efficiencies, lower part weight due to its lower specific gravity, and reduced scrap rates.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-non-fluorine-stain-resistant-concentrates-polyester-textiles-avient
Incorporated directly into the yarn during extrusion, they provide efficient stain-release properties and reduce the need for additional treatments to impart stain-resistance efficacy to polyester textiles.
