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Thermoplastic Composite Tapes & Laminates

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.

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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

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Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell

Bring your project to life by injection and compression overmolding with thermoplastic composite materials

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Technical Data Sheets

Browse our library of product data sheets containing technical descriptions and details.

Typical Properties - Unidirectional Fiberglass Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape
Resources
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
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Above Ground Swimming Pool Composite Sidewall Application Snapshot Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate solution replaced metal and provided excellent corrosion resistance  View
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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 Application Snapshot Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin View
Polystrand Processing & Design Guide Processing Guides Guide to processing Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites 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
Polystrand™ R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates - Product Bulletin Product Bulletin Learn more about key characteristics, applications and technical properties for Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates 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
Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe for Oil & Gas Application Snapshot Provided material compatibility with HDPE and added reinforcement to meet burst strength requirements View
Revolve™ Tripod - Case Study Case Study Learn more on Avient's collaboration with Rolatube for new tripod featuring Polystrand composites 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 Application Snapshot 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