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
eBook: Flame Retardant Composite Panels
Unlock modular construction potential with flame retardant composite panels to boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce costs.
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 |
| 5848 | aPET | 58 | 392 | 0.22 | 27.6 | 738 | 34.2 | 1034 |
| 5843 | PETG | 58 | 402 | 0.20 | 25.4 | 621 | 30.3 | 945 |
| 5860B | PA6-Black | 58 | 389 | 0.25 | 25.0 | 717 | 27.4 | 745 |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Swimming Pool Composite Sidewall | Case Study (Snapshot) | Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate solution replaced metal and provided excellent corrosion resistance | View |
| Advanced Composites Automotive Overview | Application Overview | Composite solutions for lightweighting, reinforcing, and replacing metal in automotive applications | View |
| Advanced Composites for Automotive Applications | Video | 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 |
| Advanced Composites Webinar | Video | Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. | View |
| Avient Thermoplastic Composite Tape Portfolio | Video | Our comprehensive portfolio consists of Polystrand™ and Fiber-Line™ branded tapes, made using unique processes and materials to customize performance properties to meet specific application requirements such as tensile and flexural strength, impact performance, creep resistance, and chemical and UV resistance. | 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 |
| CFRTP Advantages & Applications | White Paper | Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites | View |
| Composite Overmolding Part Optimization | White Paper | Optimizing Part Design with Thermoplastic Composite Injection Overmolding: How localized reinforcement can reduce weight and improve performance | View |
| Composites Overmolding Overview | Processing & Design Guides | Overview of thermoplastic composite overmolding process & applications | View |
| Compression Molding CFRTP - Video | Video | Heat. Form. Cool. Learn how to compression mold with Polystrand CFRTP | 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 |
| Exterior Door Reinforce Composite | Case Study (Snapshot) | Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin | View |
| Garage Door Composite Panel Application Overview | Application Overview | Application overview for composite panels and laminates used in garage door panels | View |
| Marine Application Material Solutions | Application Graphic | Explore a range of material solutions for marine applications such as boats, jet skis, and docks | View |
| Overmolding with Thermoplastic Composites | Webinar | Discover how to combine strength, performance and design flexibility through innovative materials and processes in this free on-demand webinar | View |
| Polystrand aPET Cargo Trailer | Case Study (Snapshot) | Polystrand™ aPET thermoplastic composite tri-ply laminate solution replaced metal and provided an impact resistant and corrosion-proof composite material to prevent dents and rust. | View |
| Polystrand Processing & Design Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Guide to processing Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites | View |
| Polystrand Reinforcement: Impact Resistance - Video | Video | See how thermoplastic composite tapes and laminates boost performance of traditional materials | View |
| Polystrand Unidirectional Composite Tape - Video | Video | Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" | View |
| Polystrand™ Materials and Applications - Video | Video | Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites - lightweight, strong and versatile. | View |
| Polystrand™ Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Polystrand™ material properties, capabilities, product nomenclature and lamination lay-up configurations | View |
| Polystrand™ R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates - Product Bulletin | Product/Service Overview | 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 | Processing & Design Guides | Recommendations & key considerations for processing and part design with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics | View |
| Program Bulletin – Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell | Product/Service Overview | 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 | Case Study (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 |
| Running Shoe Insoles | Case Study | FlexSpring insoles take advantage of unidirectional, continuous fiberglass and thermoplastics to enable next-level performance for the everyday runner. | 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 |
| Snowmobile Application Material Solutions | Application Graphic | Explore a range of material solutions for snowmobiles and accessories | View |
| Structural Decking | Case Study (Snapshot) | Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape provides reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking | View |
| Thermoplastic Tapes | Product/Service Overview | Overview of key features and key applications for thermoplastic tapes | View |
| Transforming Modular & Offsite Construction with Advanced Composites | Industry Overview | Composite solutions for building and construction applications | View |
Product Selection Guide
Polystrand™ material properties, capabilities, and lamination configurations