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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™ 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).

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Typical Sprue Designs for Various Hardness Values Typical TPE Hardness Range Most Common Sprue Puller Types Figure >50 Shore A Tapered, Pin, Z-Type 3, 4 and 6 40-70 Shore A Undercut 5 5-40 Shore A Pine Tree 7 Hot sprue bushings and extended nozzles may also be used with GLS TPEs. Molding Soft TPEs (≤ 20 Shore A) Soft GLS TPEs have very low viscosity (high flow); thus they require minimal injection pressure. Increase the gate size. 32 Injection Molding Troubleshooting STARTUP ISSUES (CONT .)

There are several GLS products in the 40 Shore A Hardness range that have varying COFs. There are several GLS™ products in the 40 Shore A Hardness range that have varying COFs. For GLS materials with hardnesses over 50-90 Shore A, a sprue puller with a Z-type may be used to pull the sprue out.

With its 40 Shore A hardness, it also offers a low compression set to protect sensitive audio components from water and dust. The second grade, with 80 Shore A hardness, enhances speaker skin design with a silky feel, excellent colorability and outstanding resistance to abrasion and environmental effects.   The popularity of wireless speakers has exploded, giving smartphone and tablet users the freedom to listen to and share music anywhere they choose,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers at PolyOne.

Available in two Shore A hardnesses, Versaflex HC grades can also be customized to achieve desired haptic qualities. With a Shore A hardness of 48, Versaflex HC 1348 is slightly softer than Versaflex HC 1365, which has a durometer of 65A and a matte finish.   Media contact Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-759-2676 sandy.wagner@avient.com

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