They also perform well in cold environments, positioning themselves as a great outdoor solution for metal replacement.    Key benefits and data for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) to replace metal for brackets and latches Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT)

Complēt™ 50% long glass fiber reinforced specialty PA66 thermoplastic replaces die-cast aluminum Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced polyphthalamide composite replaced steel in bracket securing roof panels and achieved an 80% weight reduction Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT)

Gravi-Tech™ replaces aluminum in premium kitchen knife handle Gravi-Tech™  replaces metal and maintains performance for luxury toothbrush base Gravi-Tech™ density modified formulations replaces brass in pipe valve

Stiff and lightweight replacements for components like frame rails, battery trays and support structures Remove weight, not strength, by replacing the metal in your brackets with OnForce™ LFT long fiber materials

Replacing aluminum heat sinks with polymer ones can greatly reduce both the total cost and weight of a part. Case Study Smart Alternative Yields Savings, Efficiency for Mars Otomotiv Replacing metal cuts heat sink costs for LED lighting assemblies.

Replacing aluminum heat sinks with polymer ones can greatly reduce both the total cost and weight of a part. Case Study Smart Alternative Yields Savings, Efficiency for Mars Otomotiv Replacing metal cuts heat sink costs for LED lighting assemblies.

Specific TPE colors or textures can serve as a strategic branding tool and can replace expensive secondary painting or adhesion operations to achieve a similar look. Case Study Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife.

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Beyond weight reduction, Hammerhead panels can accelerate installation and labor productivity because they replace the typical wood, hand lay-up and vacuum assisted process with a consolidated, ready-to-install panel. We are investing heavily in composite innovation, and these recent marine applications highlight how customers benefit from the next generation of metal, glass and wood replacement," said

When used in metal replacement applications, they can help customers achieve significant weight reductions along with the time and cost-saving benefits of single-step injection molding fabrication. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint