https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-custom-pa-grade-led-heat-sink-1.pdf
© 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 LIGHTING MANUFACTURER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • PA based grade to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Easy moulding • Improved light output compared to alternative materials • Improved corrosion resistance and weight reduction • It gave the customer more design possibilities and a more cost effective solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/entry-door-1-page-case-study.pdf
Entry door 1-page case study EXTERIOR DOORS R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide: • Corrosion resistance • Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris • Structural performance to meet regional wind load requirements • Improved resistance to corrosion and moisture degradation • Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs. unreinforced metal • Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet metal while maintaining structural performance Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/WPC Sheet Decking Application Snapshot.pdf
WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/EMEA Automotive Case Study Paint Replacement Construction Vehicle _1_.pdf
LEARN MORE TIER 2 MOLDER P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N V E H I C L E S • Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to molded-in color for two different thermoplastics • UV stability • Good appearance for visible part • Expedited approved solution that delivered the appearance and performance of a painted part • Developed formulations for two materials- PMMA and ABS • Offered aluminum appearance and required UV stability SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot EXTERIOR BUILDING PRODUCTS OEM S H E E T / P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Source a cost competitive and effective chemical foaming additive (CFA) with prompt availability • Incorporate a CFA lightweighting solution with consistent cell structure and density for better overall operational performance • Improve material usage while manufacturing on both single and twin screw processing equipment • Met customer needs and timing with effective and efficient CFA solutions • Provided formulations that improved the dispersion and efficacy for optimized performance and control in manufacturing • Offered application and processing expertise focused on specific customer manufacturing assets and operations, allowing improved material usage and reduced operational costs Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ CFAs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT OEM I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S • Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional aspects of finished parts • Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime associated with quality rejections • Reduce process parameter changes and maintain consistency when running multiple colors • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process optimization & extended manufacturing run times • Preserved industrial waste container quality while maintaining functional performance and application dimensional stability • Provided xpertise in process optimization and polymer formulation, where material & mold flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony between diverse polymers matter most • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and liquid) coupled with technical service Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/OnColor Laundry Detergent Case Study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING HOUSEHOLD GOODS MANUFACTURER L A U N D R Y D E T E R G E N T B O T T L E • Increase post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to help meet state minimum standards • Improve color consistency to achieve global brand harmony and enhance on-shelf presence • Raised PCR level to 40% of the bottle weight, meeting sustainability goals and minimum PCR content regulations • Reduced thickness of outer bottle layer by 30% while increasing opacity, and removed colorant from middle layer • Delivered improved color consistency • Offered cost savings with a concentrated solution • Deployed on-site scale-up support at all converter locations OnColor™ Polymer Colorants – Super Concentrated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS EQUIPMENT OEM D I S C G O L F D I S C S • Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that offered consistent supply and comparable performance • Colorable and able to support product differentiation using special effects • Grippy but not tacky • Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights • Professional Disc Golf Association approval • Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features • Delivered a durable material with good flow characteristics for simple and economical production • Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good UV resistance • Offered a breadth of material and specialty services to enable product line expansion using metallic effects, polymer additives, and additional material formulations Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Metallic Effect Sulfone case study.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation CONSUMER & AEROSPACE MOLDERS M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E S O L U T I O N • Metallic appearance • FDA-food contact compliance* • Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical disinfection cycles • Easy processing to meet flexible design requests • Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions • Created a variety of food contact-approved, brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver, and bronze for optimal aesthetics • Ensured excellent mechanical performance after repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning cycles • Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?