They transfer energy and maintain consistent motion of the conveyor pan over billions of cycles throughout the life of the machine. Working together to understand the unique requirements for the company’s conveyor application, the engineering team at Avient developed customized flat springs that provide more consistent quality and longer fatigue life than the original components, improving conveyor performance and longevity.

When processing, these have similar shrink to nylons, set up quickly, and have short cycle times. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

When processing, these have similar shrink to nylons, set up quickly, and have short cycle times. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

THE SOLUTION Avient engineers guided the Victorinox team early in the development cycle for the new Soldier’s Knife, proposing a combination of materials for the handles that would meet the design aspirations as well as Swiss Army standards for durability. Beyond finding the best material combination—Bergamid™ nylon copolymer and GLS™ TPEs—our global presence and expertise across an array of specialty polymers and colorants, combined with local service and support, helped Victorinox to accelerate development work, streamline production and reach their design goals.

When processing, these formulations have similar shrink to nylons and POM, set up quickly, and have short cycle times. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

ADDING VALUE TO A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS Our expertise and market understanding are based on numerous years of working in these highly demanding sectors. The cycle time in injection molding can be reduced (10–15% in PP) to support higher output and less energy consumption. CUSTOM FORMULATIONS Our experts work with customers to select custom polymer solutions that fulfill specific technical and regulatory requirements, and sustainability targets.

Working together, we can help you arrive at an optimal solution with speed and accuracy, while helping to lower product development and manufacturing costs. High flow and easy processing facilitate the filling of thin wall parts and multiple cavity tools, which enable faster cycle times and lower per-unit part costs. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Good processability – Cycle times for injection molded TPEs are typically faster than alternative materials, resulting in reduced costs with chemical compatibility performance. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Avient customers can visit these facilities to work with designers and create innovative effects for plastic color and design, using industry trends to streamline product development. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

We work with major brands and textile producers at our ten fully equipped fiber labs located strategically around the world," Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.