https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Versaflex-coffee machine seal-Application snapshot.pdf
SMALL APPLIANCE OEM C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L • Soft durometers • Good bonding to ABS • Good flowability for easy processing • Excellent sealing property • Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements • Offered a short lead time and on-site technical service to speed up the time to market • Provided fast global collaboration between regions, supporting the brand’s design team in Europe and molders in Asia Custom VersaflexTM Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION BONDING + SEALING PERFORMANCE LEAN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Versaflex OM TPEs for Sealing Ring of Blood Lancet.pdf
BLOOD LANCET MANUFACTURER S E A L I N G R I N G • Compliance with strict regulations for medical materials • Excellent sealing performance • Good compression set • Provided a recycled TPE solutions compared to silicone without increasing system cost • Delivered a TPE that complied with ISO 10993-4 & -5 and USP Class VI • Supported a change to an injection molded material to ease production and enhance assembly capabilities Versaflex™ HC TPEs – OM1040-1 Grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION REGULATORY NEEDS + GOOD SEALING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Versaflex HC -Syringe tip cap-Case study snapshot.pdf
PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + EASY PROCESSING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Versaflex CL-Serum collection cartridge-Application Snapshot.pdf
A LIFE SCIENCE COMPANY S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N C A R T R I D G E • Excellent clarity • Good bonding and peel strength onto PP • Heat resistance • Meet sterilization needs • Easy processing • Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with excellent adhesion onto PP and good sealing performance • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Provided a short lead time and on-site technical service Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION MEDICAL COMPLIANCE + SEALING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Tech Service Stock Tank Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTAINER OEM S T O C K T A N K • Reduce container weight • Optimize throughput and provide internal training to sustain processing optimization • Minimize scrap • Improve surface appearance • Deployed an experienced field technician who was able to reduce tank weight by 30% through processing adjustments • Provided an additional lightweighting opportunity with an optimized gas / chemical foaming agent (CFA) process • Trained customer on CFA processing and collaborated to create a new CFA offering for further optimization • Made adjustments resulting in lower scrap rates and improved part appearance Dedicated Onsite Field Technical Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION OPTIMIZED PROCESSING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-bayer-cap-english.pdf
GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English BAYER® T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P • Easy to grip and open • Design requirements: • Raised logo • Specific brand color • Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging • Improved packaging functionality for both user (ergonomic design) and on shelf (better stacking and reduced packaging) • Offered value-add formulation that allowed customer to extend brand differentiation in the market GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION AESTHETICS + HAPTICS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent-Case study Snapshot_0826.pdf
HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent NEW ENERGY VEHICLE OEM H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T • Reliable sealing performance • Excellent abrasion resistance • Good bonding with PA6 • Formulated a TPE with good sealing and insulation for gaskets within the vent to minimize air and moisture leaks, improving the overall efficiency and performance of the HVAC system • Provided a solution that resisted wear, abrasion, and impact to enhance the longevity of components Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION RELIABLE SEALING + BONDING Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Position on Water Stewardship.pdf
July 2024 POSITION ON WATER STEWARDSHIP Avient Corporation conducts its operations in an environmentally responsible manner that is protective of the communities in which we operate. It is the responsibility of each person at Avient to ensure that all operations in the company are carried out in accordance with this policy. It is Avient’s expectation that our external stakeholders be committed to environmental responsibility.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Versaflex TPE for Orthopedic Sole Insert - Application Snapshot.pdf
ORTHOPEDIC PARTS MANUFACTURER O R T H O P E D I C S O L E I N S E R T • A super soft TPE ( AVIENT SOLUTION HAPTICS + BIOCOMPATIBILITY LEARN MORE © 2024 Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
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NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com