NYSE: AVNT) is at the forefront of this trend, enabling replacement of metal or wood with advanced composite materials that are prized for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, durability, dimensional stability and corrosion resistance. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics: chemical and scratch-resistant formulations with special aesthetics such as high-gloss, matte, marble, speckle, and more, as an alternative to painted metal or plastic parts that can eliminate secondary painting process, leading to reduced energy consumption and VOC emissions   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  

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Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife

Protect critical electronics and prevent electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI), or “cross talk,” with this long fiber conductive polymer compound, and lose the extra weight of aluminum, copper or other metals. Enhanced mechanical performance make these formulations ideal for metal replacement applications

How Avient Can Help with Metal Replacement for Applications in the Healthcare Industry: presented by Catherine Hu, Senior Marketing Specialist from Specialty Engineered Materials Asia, April 24 at 1:50 pm   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

Choose from a range of materials to create lightweight yet rugged panels, floors, doors and liners that can support any cargo easily without the density and bulk of metal.

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

Non-heavy metal and non-halogen formulations are available

Polymers must be cross-linked to withstand the high temperatures generated by the metal wires they protect.