https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/OnFlex-Lip gloss tube tip -case study snapshot_0904.pdf
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer
COSMETIC
PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
L I P G L O S S T U B E T I P
• Excellent clarity and high fluidity
• FDA thermoplastic elastomer
• Overmolds to PE as good sealing performance
• Met customer’s design requirements, such
as a skin-like feel
• Offered transparent appearance
• Met FDA 21 compliance
• Overmolded onto PE compared with silicone
OnFlex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/never-summer-case-study-one-pager.pdf
NEVER SUMMER
S N O W B O A R D S
• Lightweight reinforcement that combines both structure
and flexibility
• Corrosion and moisture resistant
• Consistent, durable performance
• Provided structural integrity with strong yet
flexible composite materials
• Prevented rot and corrosion in a waterproof
core layer
• Added fatigue and stress resistance for
reliable performance and long product life
• Simplified manufacturing with consolidated
material, reducing VOCs and labor intensive
composite lay-up assembly
Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Orthopedic Fixator Application Snapshot.pdf
EXTERNAL FIXATOR
DEVICE
S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S
• Durable material that withstands everyday use
• Light weight for easy customer handling
• Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend
product lifetime
• Maintained stiffness and straightness
necessary for halo applications
• Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio
vs. metal
• Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining
high performance needs
• Maximized user comfort via customized
Avient Design services
Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Archery Cable Guard Application Snapshot.pdf
CABLE GUARD
C O M P O U N D A R C H E R Y B O W
• Consistent quality that withstands extreme outdoor
conditions
• Dimensional stability to improve durability and extend
product life
• Lightweight material for easy customer handling
• Strong, long-lasting quality
• Maintained stiffness and straightness while
upholding performance and aesthetic
specifications
• Provided dimensional stability necessary
for outdoor applications
• High strength-to-weight ratio enabled high
performance without adding significant
weight
Glasforms™ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Rod
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/decking-case-study-1-pager.pdf
STRUCTURAL
DECKING
R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R
• Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking
• Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong
adhesion
• Low thermal expansion
• Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing
• Added strength to HDPE deck boards to
enable industry-leading load capacity and
joist spacing spans
• Extended product life with superior adhesion
of PE tape via co-extrusion
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Englewood, CO
Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic
composite tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/edgetek-base-station-antenna-case-study.pdf
MAJOR TELECOM
COMPANY
B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E
S H I F T E R
• Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique
antenna design
• Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were
critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks
• Met required Dk / Df properties using two
customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df
0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007
• Accelerated speed to market due to
thermoplastics’ design flexibility
Custom Edgetek™ Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/eccoh-5565-antenna-power-cable.pdf
CABLE
MANUFACTURER
A N T E N N A P O W E R C A B L E
• Elongation at -40°C
• High temperature bend test at 130°C
• Low water absorption
• Resistance to braided shielding
• Fire performance to pass CPR class Dca
• Provided best cold performance compared
to competitor solutions
• Enabled faster processing with increased
line speed
• Met material fire performance requirements
and all other performance criteria
ECCOH™ 5565 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/LubriOne-Disposable Medical Tray-Application snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y
• Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of
2,000 rotations
• Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C
• Can be sterilized by EtO
• Delivered excellent wear resistance
performance to fully meet customer’s request
• Provided dimensional stability required for
this medical application
• Reduced friction to lower the noise during
operation
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Maxxam BIO Difas Toothbrush Application Snapshot.pdf
DIFAS
T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E
• Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution
• Excellent surface finish with multiple color options
• Processed using current molding equipment and
machinery
• Used formulation expertise to develop a custom
formulation that met critical quality parameters
and enabled customer to use existing molding
equipment
• Enabled customer to work towards sustainability
goals and bring a competitive solution to the
market
• Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end
product with colorability of the material
Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?