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Our lives are getting busier, and the need to be productive is more critical than ever. Every day, consumers are demanding products that support their busy, multi-tasking lifestyles.

We can provide solutions for the office or home, with materials, design, colorants and additives that span both spaces. Our solutions help improve the functionality, appearance and overall performance of your products. So your consumers can be ready for anything throughout the day. 

Applications

  • Calculators
  • Shredders
  • Projectors
  • Easels
  • Filing/storage
  • Safes and lockboxes
Technologies
Technologies
NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Sunscreen Aerosol Actuator Button Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer solved material performance challenges related to sand adhesion for sunscreen aerosol actuator button. View
Cesa™ Laser Additives Case Study Learn more about the applications and capabilities of Cesa Laser Additives. View
Understanding the Oxygen Barrier Performance of TPE Liners (Spanish) White Paper White paper explaining the testing criteria and results for standard and oxygen barrier TPEs for use as cap liners in packaging (Spanish language version). View
Understanding the Oxygen Barrier Performance of TPE Liners White Paper White paper to explain the testing criteria and results for standard and oxygen barrier TPEs for use as cap liners in packaging. View
Bath Mat Case Study A global sanitary product brand used Versaflex™ TPE for its bathmat application to achieve the wet grip performance with high density. View
Explore the Benefits of Laser Marking on Plastic Caps and Closures Article Learn about the key benefits of laser marking and differences between top laser technologies. View
Caps and Closures Industry Overview Case Study Overview of caps and closures key requirements and helpful Avient technologies. View
Caps & Closures – Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Overview of caps and closures key requirements and helpful Avient technologies. View
Snorkel Mouthpiece Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation, UV resistance, and assembly resistance. View
Services Capabilities Overview Product + Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers. View
Navigating the Challenges of Semiconductor Packaging with Specialty Polymer Solutions Case Study Learn more about the challenges of semiconductor packaging and how we can help. View
Internal Hold of Server Cabinets Case Study Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating certification for server cabinets. View
Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series Processing + Design Guide Injection molding parameters and processing guides for these advanced, chemically resistant Edgetek™ materials. View
Ergonomic Design Guide Processing + Design Guide Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices. View
Cleaner and Safer Internal Automotive Parts Case Study Onflex™ and Maxxam™ materials are designed to reduce VOCs, fogging, and odor in automotive interiors while ensuring high performance. View
Marine Application Material Solutions Application Graphic Explore a range of material solutions for marine applications such as boats, jet skis, and docks. View
Snowmobile Application Material Solutions Application Graphic Explore a range of material solutions for snowmobiles and accessories. View
Smartwatch Housing Case Study OnColor™ Bio Colorants offered bio-based colorants to support carbon footprint reduction for smartwatch housing. View
PP Inhaler Roll Cap Case Study OnColor™ Lux Colorants were used for the inhaler roll cap application. View
Gaming Wheel Grip Case Study A global consumer electronics brand used a Versaflex™ CE TPE to replace leather for soft touch, durable grip. View
TPE for Workout Resistance Band Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers offer excellent rebound resilience to replace thermoset rubber with a recyclable material. View
Avient Wire & Cable Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies. View
Specialty, Static Dissipative Packaging Case Study Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Formulations protected critical electronics from ESD while providing an environmental barrier. View
Flame Retardant Engineered Materials Solutions Video Discover Avient's portfolio of flame retardant engineered materials available in a range of polymers. View
Lip Gloss Tube Tip Case Study OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers met soft-touch design requirements and met FDA compliance. View
Vacuum Cleaner Handle Case Study Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Electrically Conduction formulations provided flame retardant and anti-static solution for vacuum cleaner handle. View
HVAC Thumb Wheel & Vent Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided reliable sealing and bonding for HVAC thumb wheel and vent in automobile. View
Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided excellent sealing and overmolding for seat ventilation tube. View
Seat Belt Tether Cover Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided flexibility and various environmental factors for seat belt tether cover. View
Compression Controller Housing Grip Case Study Versollan™ TPEs were able to provide good adhesion to PCTG and a comfortable, ergonomic grip for a compression controller housing grip. View
Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Elastomers – An Essential Guide Webinar Learn about overmolding, material selection to enhance function, and design considerations that can help you address challenges and delight customers. View
Orthopedic Shoe Sole Case Study GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations. View
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants Product + Service Overview Overview of applications and benefits. View
Safety Goggle Gasket Case Study Versaflex™ TPE delivers an FDA-compliant and soft touch for safety googles gasket. View
E-Cigarette Manufacturer Housing Case Study Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations provided customized speckle effect and passed flame retardant test. View
Aircraft Flooring Case Study Plastisols provided needed quality and performance for this aircraft interior OEM. View
Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications Product + Service Overview Learn more about our portfolio of colorants and additives for TPU in wire and cable applications. View
Radiation Protection Aprons Case Study CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols provided a plastisol solution to enhance performance and processing for radiation protection aprons. View
EEG Headset Parts Case Study Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft touch and satisfied regulatory requirements for EEG headset parts. View
Colorants and Additives for Wire & Cable (EMEA) Product Selection Guide Learn more about our portfolio for wire and cable applications (EMEA). View
Cash Machine Tray Case Study Stat-Tech™ formulations provide electrostatic discharge, flame retardant performance, and excellent stiffness for cash machine tray. View
Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components Product Selection Guide Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications. View
Vibration Damping Thermoplastic Elastomers Video Learn how Avient can help unwanted movement and noise in your products with vibration damping thermoplastic elastomers. View
Cesa™ Laser Additives Product + Service Overview Overview of applications and benefits. View
Vehicle Light Heat Sinks Case Study Therma-Tech™ provided lighter weight solutions with required thermal conductivity for automotive light heat sinks. View
Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries Video Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. View
OnColor™ Lux Colorants Product + Service Overview Overview of our glow-in-the-dark colorants for automotive, consumer, and E&E products. View
EV Charging Gun Grip Case Study Versaflex™ TPE Formulation provided chemical resistance and bonding for EV charging gun grip. View
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market and Solutions Industry Overview Overview of EV charging market and technologies to enhance public charging stations. View
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Solutions Product + Service Overview Challenges and solutions for materials used in EV charging stations. View
BOS - Battery S Frame Case Study Nymax™ REC provides lightweight recycled solution for battery S frame. View
Compartment Cover for Medical Device Case Study Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers achieved excellent adhesion and improved aesthetics and usability for compartment cover. View
Avient's Toolkits for TPEs and Specialty Engineered Materials Video Developed to help you learn more about our portfolios of sustainable solutions. View
Gun Grip Sleeves Case Study Eco-conscious plastisols improve the firearm experience and meet guidelines. View
Avient's Highly Engineered Materials for the Battery and E-mobility Market Video Watch this video to learn more about engineered solutions that can enable advanced mobility. View
Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives Product + Service Overview Product description, key characteristics and markets/applications. View
Pressure-sensitive Switch Mats Case Study Provided custom colors and durable solution for high-traffic area mats. View
Engineered Materials for EV Batteries Application Graphic Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance. View
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies White Paper Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs. View
Snowmobile OEM Snow Flap Case Study Read how the combined value of a specialty TPE and technical support met processing and performance demands. View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications (Chinese) Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference (Chinese language version). View
Lower Exterior Bumper Case Study Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper. View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference. View
Heat Sink for Rear and Fog Lights Case Study Design freedom, metal replacement and Thermally Conductive Formulations provide powerful solution for Elausa Electronics. View
Pallet Non-slip Strips Case Study Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance. View
Vehicle Light Heat Sink Case Study Therma-Tech™ provided thermal conductivity and reduced part weight in vehicle light heat sink. View
Cell Pack Cooling Tube Case Study Provided excellent chemical resistance and sealing for cell pack cooling tube. View
Diastimeter Cover for Power Tool Case Study Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity. View
Lip Gloss Tip Brush Case Study Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel. View
Avient Film Solutions (Chinese language version) Video Solutions for co-extruded protective film, PET photovoltaic backsheet and PETG sleeves. View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions. View
Services Capabilities Overview Product + Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers. View
Compound Bow Grip Case Study Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM. View
Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip - Case Study Case Study Learn how Versaflex™ Soft-Touch Thermoplastic Elastomers enhanced accuracy and comfort while maintaining grip design for archery bow. View
Coffee Machine Seal Case Study Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements. View
Avient Solutions for Fiber Optic Cable Application Overview Explore material solutions for fiber optic cable, including engineered fibers, specialty engineered materials, colorants, and additives. View
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Laryngeal Mask Airway Video Discover how our Versaflex HC TPEs provided the ultra-soft and gel-like feel, optimized performance, and complied with FDA and ISO 10993 requirements. View
Footwear Insert Case Study Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish. View
Surgical Torque Wrench Case Study Formulated a specialty Edgetek™ thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions. View
Sealing of Nebulizer Lid Case Study Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance. View
Edgetek™ Toughed PPA Formulations Product + Service Overview Learn about the high-heat and low moisture absorption performance of polyphthalamide (PPA) formulations. View
Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives White Paper Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives. View
Cover of Air Cushion Powder Compact Case Study Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance. View
Chemically Resistant Polymers for Next Generation Devices White Paper Examine the damaging effects chemicals can have on the plastic components and learn about preventing environmental stress cracking in consumer and healthcare applications. View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese) Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices (Chinese language version). View
Soft Foam Ammo for Toy Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield. View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices. View
Fishing Tool Grip Case Study Custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE and part design services combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM. View
Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series Product + Service Overview Explore comparison data and performance properties of these chemically resistant Edgetek thermoplastics that show outstanding chemical resistance to common consumer disinfectants. View
Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin Product + Service Overview Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments. View
Storage and Handling of Vinyl Plastisols Product + Service Overview Proper handling and storage practices for vinyl plastisols to maximize shelf life. View
PET Bottle for Hair Care Case Study OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle. View
Auto Supplier Drives Exceptional Quality, Productivity Case Study Find out how one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials. View
Fishing Rod Handle Case Study Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle. View
Smart Alternative for Heat Dissipation Yields Savings Article Read how a manufacturer cut heat sink costs and improved agility for LED lighting assemblies by replacing aluminum with Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers
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Building & Construction - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Comprehensive overview of Avient technologies for applications within the Building and Construction industry. View
Challenges of In-House Plastisol Production Product + Service Overview Considerations for producing plastisol in-house. View
Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure. View
Automotive Cup Holder Mat Case Study OnFlex™ AF TPE delivered global solution for a cup holder mat with excellent low VOC/FOG properties and high-quality, low gloss surface finish. View
Tourniquet Band Case Study Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band. View