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APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
IP Components
Door Trim
Console
Seat Back Panel
Talc-Filled PP/
TPO
Metallic
(various shades)
Metallic
(solid metal)
Metallic
(larger flakes - mimics paint)
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Granite
(specks)
Marble
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
Safety Restraints
PP (unfilled)
Granite
(fibers)
Granite
(specks)
Laser Marking
OnColor REC Colorants
(seat shields)
Marble
Upper Pillar Trim
Grab Handles
Headliner
TPO
Bright Colors
(grab handles)
Granite
(fibers - minimal pillars)
Laser Marking
Shifter Knobs TPU
Metallic
(solid metal)
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Marble
APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
Door Trim Pull Cup
Console Cupholder Bezels
Console Decorative Bezels/
Trim Rings
ABS
Metallic
(bright chromatic colors)
Metallic
(solid metal)
Marble
Laser Marking
(pattern on metallic)
Shade Mirrors
Rearview Mirror
Overhead Console
Bin Tray
PC+ABS
Marble
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Headrest Guides HDPE
Metallic
(solid metal)
Bin & Pullcup Mats
Cupholders
Safety Restraints
Overmolding
TPE
Laser Marking
Bright Colors
Marble
Granite
(fibers)
Safety Restraints
Sun Visor Vanity Frame
Door Handle Bezels
Switch Bezels
Armrest Pullcup
GF PA
Metallic
(solid metal)
A/C Vent Vanes
Door Handle
Seat Handle
Carpet Clips
GF PA
Metallic
(solid metal)
Granite
(fibers)
APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
Safety Restraints
POM
Metallic
(solid metal)
Metallic
(various shades)
Granite
(fibers)
Bezels
Lenses
PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent
Bezels
Lenses
ASA Light Diffusion
Exterior Badging
Exterior Mirrors
ASA
Metallic
(solid metal)
Laser Marking
Metallic
(various shades)
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METALLIC
Solid Metal
METALLIC
Various Shades
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METALLIC
Bright Colors
METALLIC
Larger Flakes
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LASER MARK PATTERN
on Metallic
LASER MARKING
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GRANITE
Specks
GRANITE
Fibers
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MARBLE
TRANSLUCENT/
TINT/FLUORESCENT
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LIGHT DIFFUSION
ONCOLOR™ REC POLYMER COLORANTS
Color concentrate derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires
• Sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black
• Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black
• Available for multiple resins and custom solutions
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Heavy Truck manufacturer
HEAVY TRUCK
MANUFACTURER
E X T E R I O R S T E P P E D A L
• Offer pre-color support to achieve an approved silver color
formulation
• Provide a metallic look with good weather resistance and
wear performance for the exterior part
• Shorten development time to gain durability approval
• Offered color options that met desired metal
color and texture, which was different from
an ordinary plastic feel
• Achieved excellent wear performance and
weather resistance, qualifying it to replace
metal
• Provided support in achieving durability
approval, resulting in significant time and
cost savings
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRE-COLOR + METAL REPLACEMENT
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When designing with metals like aluminum,
zinc, iron, steel, and other alloys, you may face processing challenges and complexity.
Get the look and touch of metal – With grades
suitable for metalization and electroplating you can
achieve the look and feel of metal
FOR CONVERTERS
Compete in premium markets – Gravi-Tech
material’s luxury aesthetics allow plastics converters
to reach new markets by competing against
aluminum, zinc, iron, or steel and other alloys.
Utilize existing molds – Replace current ABS
solutions with low shrinkage PP grades and utilize
your existing molds
GT5200-
0013
GT7300-
0006
GT7300-
0010
PVD 2.0
GT5200-
0016
PVD 3.0
GT5200-
5025
GT7300-
5020
NATURAL FD
GT5200-
5009
BLACK SO FD
GT5200-
5044
GT5200-
5016 X2
BLACK FD
GT7300-
5007 X1
WHITE FD
GT7300-
5003
BLACK FD
GT5200-
5003
BLACK FD
GRV PP-
030-IO
BLACK FD
GT5200-
5068 X2
BLACK FD
GT5200-
5009 X5
BLACK SO
GT7300-
5021
NATURAL FD
GT7300-
5003
BLACK FD
GT5200-
5003
BLACK FD
GRV PP-
030-IO
BLACK FD
CI GT5200-
5089
NATURAL
C GT5200-
5082 BLACK
Specific
Gravity*
2 2 2 3 1.25 1.6 1.85 2 2 2.2 2.5 2.5 3 1.20 1.90 2.2 2.50 2.50 3.0 1.20 1.20
Electroplating No Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes No Possibly Possibly Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not tested Not tested Not tested Yes Yes
Physical Vapor
Deposition
(PVD)/Vacuum
Metallization
Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly
Base
Resin
PP ABS ABS PP PP ABS PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP
rPP (ocean
bound)
rPP (PCR)
Base
Color
White Black Grey Black Natural Natural Black Beige Black White Black Black Black Black Black
Natural/
Beige
Black Black Black Natural Black
FDA
Compliant*
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Filled Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral
Region
Produced
North
America
North
America
North
America
North
America
Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe
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REPLACING METAL
WITH VINYL SHINES
A LIGHT ON VALUE
CASE STUDY: GEON™ M5705
OUR CUSTOMER SAVED $500,000 BY MAKING THE
SWITCH FROM METAL TO GEON VINYL MATERIALS
Because this supplier fabricates
with both metal and plastic in its operations,
the team decided to find out if converting
metal parts to plastic would be an option.
Most
importantly, the plastic light had to have
lower manufacturing costs than the painted
metal light.
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Gravi-Tech™ Density-Modified Formulations
High-Performance Alternative to Lead and Other Traditional Metals
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites offer
a high-performance thermoplastic-based
alternative to lead and other traditional dense
metals.
Using a variety of metallic fibers and
particles, these compounds have densities
similar to traditional metals, while offering
design and processing flexibility because of the
polymer matrix, which can be extruded, molded,
calendered, or thermoformed into the final
desired shape.
Several grades
of Gravi-Tech composites used for radiation-
shielding applications provide protections similar
to traditional lead-based materials, yet these
Gravi-Tech polymer-metal composites are 37
percent lighter.
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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + METALLIZATION
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S E A T P A N
• Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower
manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with
lightweight composite material
• Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts
and fasteners into a single injection molded
component, lowering costs $100k year
• Saved time and money using FEA validation
to confirm real-world performance before
building tooling
• Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to
test fit and function
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METAL REPLACEMENT + COST SAVINGS
LEARN MORE
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT
LEARN MORE
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
LEARN MORE
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One approach is to
substitute metals with reinforced thermoplastics.
PROCESSING METHODOLOGIES EXPLAINED
Die Casting - Metals
Die casting is a type of metal casting process that
injects molten metal into a mold cavity under high
pressure.
However, this can depend on a number of
factors such as metal type, part complexity, and
maintenance.