https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Powertool Handle - Case Study Snapshot_0.pdf
TOOL
MANUFACTURER
T O O L H A N D L E S
• Electrical resistivity of 100 MΩ, ESD
• Hardness of 90 Shore A or higher
• Suitable for OM onto PP
• White color
• Provided a solution with permanent
antistatic properties and excellent tear
resistance, enhancing durability
• Met required hardness range, giving handle
excellent grip
• Simplified manufacturing process with
excellent adherence directly onto PP
substrate
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex TPE Fitness band-case study snapshot_1202.pdf
GLOBAL FITNESS
BRAND
R E S I S T A N C E B A N D
• Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer)
• Grippy feel
• Good colorability
• Compatible with injection molding
• Developed a custom-made TPE with
excellent rebound resilience, even after
45,000 stretches
• Replaced thermoset rubber with a
recyclable material
• Supported higher production efficiency to
reduce total cost
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/idea/hit-comfort-zone-soft-touch-grips
Consider combining comfort with color and performance properties using enhanced soft touch GLS™ TPE materials for even better results.
A few of the options you can add with GLS TPEs:
Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3333
GLS 235-105 GREEN
GLS 137-107
GLS 395-017 VIOLET
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6314
GLS AB3-508 VANILLA BASE
GLS AA6-694 CARMEL BASE
GLS AB3-513 BLACK BASE
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1214
GLS 244-014
GLS 296-050 (Aqua)
GLS 259-030 Grey
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=40
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin
Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=40
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin
Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=43
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin
Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=45
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese)
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide