Home // Should Polymers be Used Instead of Aluminum for Advanced Driver Assistance System Housings? Can polymers really work in ADAS housings?  Yes, specialty polymer formulations are a proven path to lighter weight and easier processing versus aluminum.

These include chair tilt spring mechanisms – office chairs, outdoor furniture, medical examination equipment; industrial vibratory conveyors, sorting, separators, feeders; leaf springs; diving board springs; and archery bow limbs. Take a comprehensive look at composite materials to help you identify the best solution for your needs

The first new grade can be overmolded onto a range of rigid polymer substrates to form internal seals or gaskets. It avoids a need for the cumbersome mechanical interlocks and primers that silicone requires for good adhesion to rigid polymer substrates.    About PolyOne PolyOne Corporation, with 2016 revenues of $3.3 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Various components, such as battery cells, relay boxes, connectors, modules, management systems, and packaging solutions, are essential for optimizing energy pack densities.   Engineered polymers and polymer composite materials meet these demands, offering increased mechanical performance and superior specific strength.  Article Enhance Electric Vehicle Battery Design and Performance Discover the advantages of using engineered polymers in EV battery applications.

WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components. THERMOPLASTIC The matrix material of a composite can be a thermoset or a thermoplastic THERMOSET THERMOPLASTIC A thermoset is a cross-linked polymer that cannot be reshaped after it’s formed, cured, and cooled.

We offer solutions that allow for higher use rates while also reducing carbon emissions, helping to improve the sustainability of the PET bottle and drive the circular economy. Solutions for rPET Converters ISSUE AVIENT SOLUTION WHAT IT IS WHAT IT DOES Color consistency, yellowing ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat RHC Tone Recycle-friendly toner containing APR approved SmartHeat RHC process aid Corrects the natural yellowing of PET through the recycle process while also reducing yellowing at root cause. Solutions for rPET Producers Ready to learn more?

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Maxxam™  Polyolefin Formulations solution exceeded performance requirements, eliminated overmolding, and reduced cycle times.  Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife Elastomeric insert for automotive supplier created with d Onflex-S™ TPE styrenic block polymers for UV stabilization

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Substances are encapsulated in our solid polymers and not biologically available for exposure when used as intended, therefore do not present a hazard. This includes working with suppliers and other departments within Avient to identify suitable alternatives and drive innovation towards sustainable solutions. International standards cover areas of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety, Automotive, Medical Device, Responsible Care® and Energy Management.