Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
Strength & Versatility
High strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins combine to create Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates that can help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance in a variety of applications.
Available in rolls of unidirectional tape, as well as X-Ply™ 0˚/90˚ and other multi-ply laminates, Polystrand materials can be post-formed and co-molded with mixed materials in thermoforming and injection molding processes to achieve part designs and cycle times that meet the most demanding performance targets. And because they are thermoplastic, these CFRTP materials are more easily recycled compared to thermoset materials.
The property table below represents a sample of tape material properties. Please see the resource tab for additional product information.
Lightweighting
Highlights
- Up to 120" slit-to-width laminate material (125" raw edge material)
- Thickness from 0.010" tape to 0.375" multi-ply laminates
- 58% to 80% fiber by weight
- PP, PE, PETG, aPET and PA6
- Available with customized cosmetic films and scrims
- Available in sheet form or rolls up to 10,000 pounds
- Formulations available to meet ASTM E84 Class A and Class B flame/smoke rating
Resources
Video: Improving Impact Resistance
See how thermoplastic composite tapes and laminates boost performance of traditional materials
Whitepaper: CFRTP Advantages & Applications
Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites
Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell
Bring your project to life by injection and compression overmolding with thermoplastic composite materials
Technical Data Sheets
Browse our library of product data sheets containing technical descriptions and details.
| Product Name | Resin | Fiber Content | Areal Weight | Nominal Thickness | Flexural Modulus | Flexural Strength | Tensile Modulus | Tensile Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wt % | gsm | mm | GPa | MPa | GPa | MPa | ||
| 6337 | PP | 63 | 500 | 0.38 | 24.6 | 402 | 27.6 | 765 |
| 6531 | PP | 65 | 251 | 0.15 | 27.7 | 505 | 33.8 | 965 |
| 6536 | PP | 65 | 350 | 0.23 | 27.9 | 494 | 31.0 | 903 |
| 6538 | PP | 65 | 670 | 0.48 | 24.4 | 324 | 29.4 | 689 |
| 7034B | PP-Black | 70 | 347 | 0.23 | 30.3 | 569 | 34.5 | 765 |
| 6020 | PE | 60 | 405 | 0.30 | 24.8 | 372 | 26.2 | 752 |
| 6621 | PE | 66 | 474 | 0.30 | 27.6 | 379 | 32.5 | 869 |
| 6822 | PE | 68 | 791 | 0.56 | 28.0 | 379 | 31.4 | 779 |
| 5843 | PETG | 58 | 402 | 0.20 | 25.4 | 621 | 30.3 | 945 |
| 5840B | aPET-Black | 58 | 441 | 0.23 | 28.4 | 738 | 35.0 | 1034 |
| 5860B | PA6-Black | 58 | 389 | 0.25 | 25.0 | 717 | 27.4 | 745 |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Swimming Pool Composite Sidewall - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate solution replaced metal and provided excellent corrosion resistance | View |
| Advanced Composites Overview - Brochure | Brochure | Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes | View |
| Advanced Composites Webinar | Webinars & Videos | Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. | View |
| Case Study – Rome Snowboard Binding | Case Study | Discover how injection overmolded Polystrand™ CFRTP adds strength and flexibility to this ultra-lightweight and ultra-cool binding | View |
| Composites Overmolding Overview | Processing Guides | Overview of thermoplastic composite overmolding process & applications | View |
| Compression Molding CFRTP - Video | Webinars & Videos | Heat. Form. Cool. Learn how to compression mold with Polystrand CFRTP | View |
| Exterior Door Reinforce Composite - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin | View |
| Polystrand Composite Reinforced Panels - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Polystrand Nonwoven/Composite Panels for vehicle interiors | View |
| Polystrand Reinforcement: Impact Resistance - Video | Webinars & Videos | See how thermoplastic composite tapes and laminates boost performance of traditional materials | View |
| Polystrand Unidirectional Composite Tape - Video | Webinars & Videos | Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" | View |
| Polystrand™ Materials and Applications - Video | Webinars & Videos | Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites - lightweight, strong and versatile. | View |
| Polystrand™ Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Polystrand™ material properties, capabilites, product nomenclature and lamination lay-up configurations | View |
| Processing & Design Guide: Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composites | Design Guide | Recommendations & key considerations for processing and part design with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics | View |
| Program Bulletin – Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell | Product Bulletin | Bring your project to life with composite materials and injection and compression overmolding in our thermoplastic composite innovation cell | 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 |
| Structural Decking - Case Study | Case Study (Brief) | Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape provides reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking | View |
| Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Composites | Webinars & Videos | Discover how to combine strength, performance and design flexibility through innovative materials and processes | View |
| Whitepaper: CFRTP Advantages & Applications | White Paper | Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites | View |
| Whitepaper: Composite Overmolding Part Optimization | White Paper | Optimizing Part Design with Thermoplastic Composite Injection Overmolding: How localized reinforcement can reduce weight and improve performance | View |
Product Selection Guide
Polystrand™ material properties, capabilities, and lamination configurations