https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-tpe-cargo-rack.pdf
O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
C A R G O R A C K
• Design freedom
• Improve process efficiency to reduce cost
• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Aesthetic appeal
• Weather and chemical resistance
• Replaced metal with a injection-moldable
thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet
performance demands and maintain
premium brand quality
• Provided technical support to help expand
the design and function of the cargo rack
• Reduced manufacturing costs by
eliminating the painting step from the
process
Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Versaflex TPEs - EEG headset- case study snapshot.pdf
Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory
requirements for skin contact
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Eased production of buckle design with
injection moldable solutions
Versaflex CL TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-indoor-grips-translation-application-bulletin.pdf
For
example, overmolding a TPE grip onto a hand mixer
can improve comfort.
A few of the options you can add with GLS TPEs:
1.
TPEs can provide
unusual texturing, such as a bubble or ridged
surface or even a leather look.
3.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Cable Gromet - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AU TO M O T I V E M I R R O R &
C A M E R A M A N U FA C T U R E R
C A B L E G R O M M E T
• Electrically conductive
All Rights Reserved
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/stat-tech-tpe-static-dissipative-electrically-conductive-thermoplastic-elastomers
Automotive mirror & camera manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/tpes-for-healthcare-industry-bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ & Versalloy™ Specialty Engineered Materials
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Applications
Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions for demanding healthcare applications,
Avient has performance-grade materials that are approved for USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.
VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING SERIES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Meet
biopharmaceutical
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys, made
with Santoprene™
TPV
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
VERSAFLEX™
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O
2
barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC MT Series
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizers
Versaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O
2
barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aesthetics
Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Color Hardness Specific Gravity
Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C
100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength
ISO
10993
USP VI
Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi ISO Mpa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Versaflex TF TPE Solutions for Textile Fabric Product Bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)
for Textile Fabrics
As consumers are becoming more health-
conscious, there’s a steady increase in the demand
for functional, lightweight, and comfortable fitness
clothing that is also visually appealing.
Compared to
TPU adhesive films and traditional glue, these new
TPE solutions can deliver a seamless and strong
adhesion to polyester and nylon fabrics, enabiling
a uniform thickness and overall appearance for an
athletic, close-fitting, and non-bruising finish.
Versaflex TF Adhesive TPEs offer easy processing
and shaping, and can also be custom-colored
and cost-efficiently laser-cut.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
IMPROVE FINISH AND PERFORMANCE
CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE
TPES FOR COSMETIC
PACKAGING
Functionality and differentiation are key when designing cosmetic packaging.
Ability to add surface texture – Our injection
molded TPEs are easily processed in commonly
used, complex molds.
Simpler production process – Overmolding
Versaflex PKG TPEs is an effective method for
simplifying a two-step process into a single step
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/reSound REC TPEs for Automotive Interiors _AF 7210 series_ Product Bulletin.pdf
reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs – AF 7210 Series
Recycled TPEs for Automotive Interiors
Sustainability continues to be a key driver in the
automotive industry.
They provide comparable performance to virgin
TPEs, with good UV stability and meet vehicle
interior air quality (VIAQ) standards for odor
and fogging.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Contains 51–59% recycled content, with a
minimum of 37% from PCR sources, including
closed-loop feedstock
• Provides comparable performance to virgin
TPEs
- Good UV stability
- Meets VIAQ standards for odor and fogging
• Supports compliance with the ELV Directive
• Provides a more sustainable alternative to
virgin TPE grades and supports a reduction in
product carbon footprint (PCF)
• Can be injection molded and overmolded
onto PP
KEY APPLICATIONS
The reSound REC TPEs – AF 7210 series has
been developed for use in automotive interior
applications such as cup holder mats, phone
charging mats, peddle covers, boot/trunk lining,
HVAC flaps and other center console parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-acqua-plose-case-study.pdf
When closurelogic
turned to Avient for material selection help, the team
developed a GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) based
on a stable, low migration TPE with a lower processing
temperature compared to competitive TPEs, thus
resulting in even fewer volatiles.
Lined with TPE, closurelogic
caps have outstanding tightness for sealability of both
one-way and refillable bottles, while maintaining good
removal torque.
Avient offers GLS TPE cap liner formulations that are
suitable for aqueous, acidic and low alcohol beverages
processed under ambient, pasteurized
or hot fill conditions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-automotive-fasteners-clips-product-bulletin-1.pdf
GLS™ TPE
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
ENABLE LONG-TERM
PERFORMANCE
WITH TPEs FOR
FASTENERS AND CLIPS
The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials
to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips.
OnFlex™ TPEs provide a tight seal over these
lengthier time frames—even at elevated temperatures—and reduce vibration and noise.
ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG
Applications
Fasteners/
Clips
Fasteners/
Clips
Fasteners/
Clips
Fasteners/
Clips
Defining Characteristic
High temperature
sealing
performance
Ambient
temperature sealing
performance
High temperature
sealing
performance
Ambient
temperature sealing
performance
Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa
Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m
Compression Set
73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35%
158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66%
212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85%
Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A
Overmolding Substrate
Polypropylene/
Polyethylene
Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide
Processing
Injection Molding/
Extrusion
Injection Molding/
Extrusion
Injection Molding/
Extrusion
Injection Molding/
Extrusion
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS
• Low compression set – coupled with good
stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are
designed to maintain a good seal over time and
reduce noise generated by vibration
• High temperature performance – Avient
automotive TPEs provide good sealing
performance in temperatures up to
100°C/212°F
• Bonding performance - strong chemical bond
to polypropylene, polyethylene,
and polyamide
• Process flexibility - grades can be both
injection molded and extruded
• Easy to color - can be colored at the machine
• Reduced production steps - some grades do
not require pre-drying
• Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally
tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy
vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory
requirements
• Single source supply – we can streamline your
supply chain with the ability to provide polymer
colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and
thermoplastic elastomers from a single source
• Global support - we provide production,
technical, and commercial support in locations
convenient to your operations, including North
America, Europe, and Asia
To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive
applications, visit www.avient.com or call
+1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).