https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-luxury-closures-english-and-spanish_0.pdf
L E A D I N G P R O D U C E R O F
C L O S U R E S F O R S P I R I T S
L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S
• Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel
• Customization of density and color
• Easy processing
• FDA compliance
• Replaced metal with a weighted polymer
solution to maintain high-quality perception
• Minimized the appearance of chips from
everyday wear better than metal by
matching closure interior and metalized
coating colors
• Enabled the customer to introduce their
luxury closures to a new market segment
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified
P R O D U C T O R L Í D E R D E
TA P O N E S PA R A B E B I DA S
A L C O H Ó L I C A S
T A P O N E S D E L U J O
• Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece
aspecto y sensación metálicos
• Personalización de densidad y color
• Procesamiento sencillo
• Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA
• El metal se sustituye con un compuesto
plástico de densidad modificada para
mantener una percepción de alta calidad
• Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de
desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano,
que supera al metal porque permite hacer
coincidir el interior de la tapa con los
colores de revestimiento metalizado
• Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones
de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado
Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi-
Tech™
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-cap-disk.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K
• Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight
• Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor
deposition (PVD) surface treatment
• Provided an easy-to-process material with
an excellent surface finish for metallization
• Met custom weight target and used a
magnetic filler to support the magnetic
system in the PVD metallization process
• Enabled more design freedom by
eliminating metal working
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P
• Specific gravity of 2.2
• White color for metallic surface treatment
• Touch and feel of ceramic
• FDA compliant material
• Formulated a custom, ABS-based material
suitable for electroplating to achieve desired
weight, look, and feel of metal
• Combined material, electroplating, and
application experience and expertise to
support the process from concept to
production
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
CUTLERY MAKER
P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S
• Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium
weight and feel of a metal
• Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of
aluminum handles
• Streamlined the design and molding
phase, working directly with the
manufacturer
• Enabled the customer to expand their
product line, providing a dishwasher safe
kitchen knife into the market
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Global Closures producer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Gravi-Tech- Portable Speaker-Application Snapshot.pdf
ELECTRONICS BRAND
P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R
W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T
• Ensures quality sound performance
• Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility
• Impact protection within a set temperature range
• Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g
• Reduced scrap and improved product
manufacturability, compared to metal, with
an injection molded formulation
• Met strict testing requirements, including
achieving desired impact protection
performance at the specific temperature
range and target weight
• Maintained depth of base sound
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-luxury-closures-english.pdf
L E A D I N G P R O D U C E R O F
C L O S U R E S F O R S P I R I T S
L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S
• Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel
• Customization of density and color
• Easy processing
• FDA compliance
• Replaced metal with a weighted polymer
solution to maintain high-quality perception
• Minimized the appearance of chips from
everyday wear better than metal by
matching closure interior and metalized
coating colors
• Enabled the customer to introduce their
luxury closures to a new market segment
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified
Leading producer of closures for spirits
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-perfume-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
C O S M E T I C PA C K A G I N G
M A N U FA C T U R E R
P E R F U M E C A P
• A weighted material with a metallic finish
• A material that could be injection molded into a premium
perfume cap
• Formulated a weighted material with 2.0 specific
gravity that is FDA approved
• Enabled customer to enter the premium
packaging market, typically reserved for metal
working converters
• Provided a material that could be injection molded
• Provided metallic finish aesthetic with cool touch
haptics
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-toothbrush-base.pdf
I TA L I A N M O L D E R &
PA RT P RO D U C E R
L U X U R Y T O O T H B R U S H B A S E
• Density 4.0 SG
• Low water absorption
• Good mechanical performance
• Chemical resistance to toothpaste and cleaning products
• Worked in close collaboration with customer
to fully understand material requirements
• Provided an alternative to metal with the
processing and recyclability benefits of a
polymer
• Enabled customer to launch innovative new
product into the market winning Red Dot
Design Award
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Italian molder & Part producer
https://www.avient.com/ink-room-management
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