OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
High Strength at Lower Weight When Compared to Metal
OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composites provide extremely high stiffness and good impact resistance over a wide temperature performance range for metal replacement and other structural applications where high strength-to-weight ratio is key. Using long glass fiber reinforcement in these formulations is an economical way to achieve a very strong thermoplastic solution that can be used for a variety of applications via injection molding.
In addition to high strength and impact performance, these products also perform well with cyclical fatigue and have a boost in performance for long term creep resistance. The long glass fiber reinforcement also achieves great dimensional stability to depend on in assemblies.
OnForce formulations offer a reliable solution for demanding applications in transportation, industrial and outdoor markets. Additive technologies such as custom color, lubrication and UV performance enhancement are also available for further customization.
Lightweighting
Benefits
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Great impact resistance
- Economical solution for metal replacement
- Retains performance across wide temperature range
- Can be processed on standard injection molding machines
Properties
Resources
| Technical Property | Test Method | LGF20-PP | LGF30-PP | LGF40-PP | LGF50-PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1.23 | 1.33 |
| Tensile Strength (psi) | ASTM D638 | 13,200 | 15,300 | 17,500 | 20,000 |
| Tensile Modulus (psi) | ASTM D638 | 650,000 | 890,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | ASTM D790 | 18,500 | 23,100 | 27,000 | 33,000 |
| Flexural Modulus (psi) | ASTM D790 | 570,000 | 760,000 | 1,100,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Notched Izod Impact (ft-lb/in) | ASTM D256 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Unnotched Izod Impact (ft-lb/in) | ASTM D4812 | 14.7 | 15.3 | 16.5 | 18.4 |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avient Long Fiber Technology | Video | Provides structural performance that can go head-to-head with metals at a fraction of the weight | View |
| Benefits of LFT | White Paper | Explore the unique capabilities of specialty long fiber reinforced composites | View |
| Cell Filter Frame | Case Study (Snapshot) | Provided a reinforced thermoplastic with long glass fiber that offered a noticeable improvement compared to short fiber in stiffness and strength properties | View |
| Cleaner Connector for Swimming Pool | Case Study (Snapshot) | OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite provided a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material for cleaner connector | View |
| Complēt™ & OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Processing Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Guidance on key elements of preparation and molding process for Complet & OnForce LFT | View |
| Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Design Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Download this guide to learn how to design ribs, bosses, and other features that stand the test of time, better ways to process LFT materials, what to do to minimize part defects and more about Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites | View |
| Complēt™ LFT - Stronger. Tougher. Lighter. | Video | Compare the strength, toughness and weight of long fiber thermoplastics against other materials | View |
| Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons | Video | Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons provide gradual moisture uptake to maintain structural properties longer | View |
| Complēt™/OnForce™ LFT Overview | Product/Service Overview | Optimize stiffness, strength, and toughness to obtain structural performance with lightweight long fiber reinforced thermoplastics. | View |
| Electronic Card Reader Part for Multimedia Hub | Case Study (Snapshot) | OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria | View |
| Engineered Materials for EV Batteries | Infographic | Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance | 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 |
| Heavy Truck Foot Pedal | Case Study (Snapshot) | A heavy truck manufacturer used a pre-colored OnForce™ LFT to replace metal for exterior step pedal | View |
| Long Fiber Technologies Application Development | Product/Service Overview | Avient long fiber technologies application development center bulletin highlighting services including design support, material validation, simulation support, and in-house prototyping | View |
| Long Fiber Thermoplastics for Brackets and Latches | Application Overview | Key benefits and data for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) to replace metal for brackets and latches | View |
| Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) | Application Overview | Key factors and comparisons to consider when replacing aluminum with long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFT); including processing and material performance summaries | View |
| Services Capabilities Overview | Product/Service Overview | Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers | View |
| Street Light Arm | Case Study (Snapshot) | OnForce™ LFT adds strength and UV resistance in street light arm | View |