Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Laminates & Barstock
Deep Deflection, No Fatigue
These continuous fiber reinforced materials produced in a proprietary pull-forming process feature glass or carbon fibers pretensioned and aligned to maximize the mechanical properties of each fiber for lightweight yet strong laminates and barstock that hold up to extreme and demanding applications. Examples include automotive structural components, prosthetics, snowboards, diving board springs, and concrete repair & reinforcement.
A sampling of standard laminate and barstock materials are listed in the table below, and customized versions are also available. Contact Avient for information on our full line of standard and custom Gordon Composites materials.
Highlights
- Deep deflection
- High fatigue strength & stress resistance
- Constant, repeatable, predictable material properties
- Corrosion resistance
- Long product life to withstand billions of cycles
Resources
Case Study: WillowWood Prosthetic
WillowWood meets prosthetic patient needs with advanced composites
Product Selection & Installation Guide: Composite Springs
Composite Springs for Vibratory Conveyors & Seating
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates
Explore our carbon reinforced composite materials
Properties
Resources
| Product | Material | Max Thickness (in) | Max Width (in) | Flex Mod (MSI) | Flex Strength (KSI) | Glass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstock | ||||||
| GC-67-UB | Glass/Epoxy | 0.575 | 11.75 | 5.8 | 153 | 67 |
| GC-67-UBZ | Glass/Epoxy | 0.5 | 8.75 | 5.8 | 153 | 67 |
| GC-60-UBC | Carbon/Epoxy | 0.25 | 4 | 12.5 | 150 | 60 |
| GC-67-UBW | Glass/Epoxy | 0.25 | 8.75 | 4.8 | 150 | 67 |
| Laminates | ||||||
| GC-70-UL | Glass/Epoxy | 0.1 | 17.75 | 5.8 | 210 | 70 |
| GC-66-ULW | Glass/Epoxy | 0.1 | 17.75 | 4.5 | 130 | 66 |
| GC-70-ULS | Glass/Epoxy | 0.1 | 17.75 | 5.8 | 210 | 70 |
| GC-70-ULZ | Glass/Epoxy | 0.04 | 8.75 | 6.8 | 245 | 70 |
| GC-70-ULC | Carbon/Epoxy | 0.04 | 8 | 19.9 | 300 | 70 |
| Hybrid | ||||||
| Molded Part | Glass/Epoxy | Any | 12 | ~4.5 | Varies | Varies |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Composites - Thermoset Portfolio | Webinars & Videos | Gordon Composites™ and Glasforms™ thermoset composite materials and applications | View |
| Advanced Composites Automotive Overview | Application Overview | Composite solutions for lightweighting, reinforcing, and replacing metal in automotive applications | View |
| Advanced Composites for Automotive Applications | Webinars & Videos | Polystrand™, Glasforms™, and Gordon Composites™ are exceptional alternatives to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic, and metal for automotive applications. | View |
| Advanced Composites Overview | Product/Service Overview | Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes | View |
| Carbon Fiber Composites Overview | Product/Service Overview | Get fast facts on these strong, lightweight alternatives to metal | View |
| Diving Board Spring | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock provided a corrosion-proof custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life | View |
| Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates for Strengthening, Stiffening and Lightweighting - Product Bulletin | Product/Service Overview | Product description for Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ carbon fiber reinforced rods, bars and laminates, as well as the value solution, key characteristics, uses, applications and technical properties | View |
| Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite Springs For Indoor and Outdoor Furniture - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Benefits and structural specifics for Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ thermoset composite springs for indoor and outdoor furniture | View |
| Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite Springs For Vibratory Conveyor Equipment - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Benefits and structural specifics for Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ thermoset composite springs for vibratory conveyor equipment | View |
| Gordon Composites Springs | Webinars & Videos | Peak performance is possible with Avient's Gordon Composites springs. Tested to over 1.5 million cycles, our springs are strong, flexible, and capable of deep deflection. | View |
| Humotech Robotic Prosthetic | Case Study | Learn how composite springs provide flexibility in prosthetic performance and design | View |
| Loading Dock Shelter Door Stays | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite Springs delivered durability and resistance for reinforcing stays on loading dock shelters | View |
| Never Summer Snowboards | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates provides structural reinforcement with strong yet flexible composite materials for snowboard company | View |
| Smart Materials™ Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - eBook | eBook | Take a comprehensive look at composite materials to help you identify the best solution for your needs | View |
| Thermoset Advanced Composites Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore our thermoset composite portfolio | View |
| WillowWood Prosthetics - Case Study | Case Study | WillowWood meets prosthetic patient needs with advanced composites | View |
Product Selection Guide: Thermoset Advanced Composites
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