https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-marine-accessories.pdf
OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MANUFACTURER M A R I N E A C C E S S O R I E S • High strength • High UV resistance • Structural stiffness • Provided multiple nylon grades for several marine accessories • Complemented customer expertise with application development insight and technical support in material selection • Eliminated supply concerns by serving as a single, stable source for numerous materials Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + UV STABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM R O O F R A C K • Impact resistance • UV stability over time • Color match to specific black color • Developed a supply chain agreement to ensure reliable supply and mitigate risk • Provided just-in-time delivery to help the customer keep working capital low and maximize warehouse space • Provided a product that supports sustainability to potentially enhance the marketplace appeal of the customer’s end product Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION IMPACT + UV STABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OEM S T E E R I N G C O L U M N • Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly • Withstand outdoor UV exposure • Weight reduction for improved performance • Corrosion and moisture resistance • Premium aesthetic • Provided a material that met application load requirements and allowed for part consolidation • Delivered confidence in changing material through design consultation, robust FEA support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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WIRELESS CHARGER BRAND W I R E L E S S C H A R G E R • Good surface finish • UV and stain resistance • Abrasion resistance • Bonding to PC • Provided total solution for product with excellent surface results plus on-site technical support to improve customer’s yield • Improved excellent UV and stain resistance performance to meet stringent requirements • Delivered outstanding anti-abrasion and anti-scratch performance Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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SHAMPOO BRAND P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R C A R E • Customized color and anti-UV combination • Provided quick response and local service • Simplified processing without additional equipment investment • Increase innovation capabilities and brand aesthetics OnColor™ Frost PET Effect KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PAINT REPLACEMENT 1Avient Corporation LEARN MORE • Offer soft, gentle appearance and better touch feeling • Customized color and anti-UV combination to enhance aesthetics and functional properties • Ease of processing https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect
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AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R G A S K E T • Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A • UV Stabilized • Overmouldable on to PP • ROHS Compliant • Customer specified material • Utilized global reach to translate customer approved solution from Europe to India • Reduced development time as material was already qualified in Europe • Reduced import/export costs • Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a preferred supplier Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION UV RESISTANCE + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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PHONE CASE MANUFACTURER P H O N E C A S E • Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE • Received radiocarbon (C14) international certificate for bio-based content • Provided excellent bonding ability with good aesthetics • Matched design specs with an easily colored material using traditional TPE colorants reSoundTM OM TPEs WHY AVIENT? Suitable for overmolding onto PC and TPU • Contains bio-renewable content • Vibration damping performance and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs KEY REQUIREMENTS https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-om-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-ce-wireless-power-bank.pdf
WIRELESS POWER BANK MANUFACTURER W I R E L E S S P O W E R B A N K • Excellent overmolding to PC/ABS • Good stain resistance and UV resistance • Easy processing • Silky Feel • Developed a customized TPE that exhibited better bonding and UV performance than the competition, and met all specification requirements • Supplied a pre-colored formulation to simplify processing and achieve desired look and feel Customized Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/SEM Global Nylon Product Selection Guide_A4.pdf
CUSTOMIZED NYLON FEATURES Portfolio Name Base Filler Impact Modifiers Lubrication UV Heat Flame Retardant Approvals/ Listings Nymax/Bergamid Polymer Formulations Prime Glass Fiber Glass Bead Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NSF Listings UL Listed Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations Recycled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NYMAX REC RECYCLED NYLON FORMULATIONS Nymax REC recycled nylon 6 and nylon 66 grades contain 20–100% recycled content from both post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources. PA6 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER Nymax/Bergamid (Prime Nylon) Nymax REC (Recycled Nylon) Unfilled 10%–60% Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔ Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — — V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔ V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔ Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PA66 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔ Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ — ✔ ✔ Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — — V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔ V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔ Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ To learn more about our PA6 and PA66 solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).
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One method is through the use of stabilizers that react with radicals created from UV exposure, inhibiting polymer degradation. The other method is via UV absorption. CESA Light with UVA present absorbs the harmful UV radiation and dissipates it as harmless thermal energy.