PolyOne Corporation POL has unveiled a new overmolding technology suitable for vibration and impact damping applications, based on its Versaflex VDT thermoplastic elastomer ("TPE").
The new Versaflex VDT solution was in response to customer requirements for an overmolding variation. This variation would provide manufacturers with better product development processes and design freedom, enhancing the end-user experience.
This unique solution in specialty technologies helps address critical challenges thrown up by customers. The innovative solution specializes in reducing vibrations by providing excellent bonding capability to rigid polymers.
The new Versaflex VDT solution further reduces noise by lowering vibrations from motors and pumps. There are various applications of this solution ranging from sports and leisure equipment, lawn and garden tools, and consumer electronics cases to kitchen appliances and power tools.
PolyOne is a leading manufacturer of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The company, with annual sales of $3.8 billion in 2014, possesses a strong innovation pipeline with unique, differentiated solutions for high-growth markets such as health care, transportation, consumer and packaging that are expected to drive growth in the years to come.
PolyOne is a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock.
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