https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/case study snapshot -Knee RAIL brace LFT.pdf
PowerPoint Presentation
PROSTHETICS AND
ORTHOTICS BRAND
K N E E R A I L & B R A C E
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Update design to achieve slimmer design
• Offer excellent strength and modulus properties
• Improve durability with better fatigue resistance than
incumbent aluminum
• Increased design freedom and
lightweighting for metal replacement
applications while meeting structural needs
• Delivered excellent fatigue endurance and
moisture resistance for enhanced durability
• Achieved cost reduction per part by
switching to an injection molding process
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Structural Thermoplastics
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-closurelogic-cap-liner-spanish.pdf
https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/polystrand-product-selection-guide_0.pdf
POLYSTRAND
CONTINUOUS FIBER
REINFORCED
THERMOPLASTIC
TAPES & LAMINATES
™
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Material Min Finished
Slit Width
Max Finished
Slit Width
Unidirectional Tape 2” (50.8 mm) 24” (610 mm)
X-Ply™, 3-Ply, 4-Ply 2” (50.8 mm) 120” (3048 mm)
SLITTING CAPABILITIES
Max Unfinished Width Max Finished Slit Width Max Finished Roll Weight Max Roll Length
(X-Ply™, Full Width)
Up to 125"
(3175 mm)
Up to 120"
(3048 mm)
Up to 10,000 lbs
(4500 kg)
Up to 4,000 ft
(1200 m)
LAMINATION LINE CAPABILITIES
Tape Width Resin Capabilities Fiber Inputs Max Tape Roll Weight Max Roll Length
25" (635 mm)
Standard Width,
Slit Capabilities
PP, PE, PETG,
aPET, PA6
Additional polymers
in development
E-Glass
S-Glass, Aramid
Up to 1,800 lbs
(816 kg)
Up to 12,000 ft
(366 m)
TAPE LINE CAPABILITIES
Product
Name Resin Fiber
Content Areal Weight Nominal
Thickness1
Flexural
Modulus
Flexural
Strength
Tensile
Modulus
Tensile
Strength
wt % lb/ft2 oz/yd2 gsm in mm ksi GPa ksi MPa ksi GPa ksi MPa
6337
PP
63 0.10 14.75 500 0.015 0.38 3570 24.6 58 402 4010 27.6 111 765
6531
65
0.05 7.40 251 0.006 0.15 4020 27.7 73 505 4900 33.8 140 965
6536 0.07 10.32 350 0.009 0.23 4050 27.9 72 494 4500 31.0 131 903
6538 0.14 19.77 670 0.019 0.48 3540 24.4 47 324 4260 29.4 100 689
7034B PP-Black 70 0.07 10.24 347 0.009 0.23 4400 30.3 83 569 5000 34.5 111 765
6020
PE
60 0.08 11.95 405 0.012 0.30 3600 24.8 54 372 3800 26.2 109 752
6621 66 0.10 13.97 474 0.012 0.30 4000 27.6 55 379 4720 32.5 126 869
68222 68 0.16 23.34 791 0.022 0.56 4060 28.0 55 379 4560 31.4 113 779
5843 PETG 58 0.08 11.85 402 0.008 0.20 3680 25.4 90 621 4400 30.3 137 945
5840B aPET-Black 58 0.09 13.00 441 0.009 0.23 4120 28.4 107 738 5080 35.0 150 1034
5860B PA6-Black 58 0.08 11.48 389 0.010 0.25 3620 25.0 104 717 3970 27.4 108 745
TYPICAL PROPERTIES - UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC TAPE
1 Nominal thicknesses indicated are baseline values that may vary depending on material processing and other variables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/therma-tech-processing-guide.pdf
THERMA-TECH™
THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE
FORMULATIONS
PROCESSING GUIDE
2 Therma-Tech
Therma-Tech™
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations have been engineered to combine the heat transfer
and cooling capabilities of metals with the design freedom, weight reduction and cost advantages of
thermoplastics.
These materials provide the benefits of proprietary conductive additive technologies and
the performance of select engineering thermoplastic resins.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/LubriOne Product Selection Guide.pdf
Steel - Static ASTM D1894 – 0.237 0.183 – – – – – – – – – – – –
CoF (20min 0.2 m/s) g/min ASTM G77 – – – – – – – – – – – 0.79 0.79 – –
Wear Rate (20h, 1m/s) g/min ASTM G77 – – – – – – – – – – – 1.02E-05 1.89E-05 – –
Wear Rate (PV=2500)
(in3-min/
ft-lb-hr)
*10-10
ASTM D3702 – 125 175 – – – – – – – – – – – –
Flammability
Flame Rating UL 94 – – – – – – – HB HB V2 @ 3mm – – – – –
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations - PTFE-Free
NOTES *ASTM D3702 (PV=2500, against 1018-steel)
1UHMWPE - ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
2MoS2 - molybdenum disulphide
To learn more about LubriOne™ internally lubricated solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
www.avient.com
EXPLORE WEAR RESISTANCE
LubriOne internally lubricated thermoplastic polymers have been specifically
designed to improve tribological performance in components, offering
low coefficient of friction and improved wear–resistance properties.
These
properties, coupled with a wide array of base engineering thermoplastics,
deliver the distinct benefits of LubriOne:
• Reduced friction and heat buildup between interacting surfaces
• Reduced noise and vibration among components in relative motion
• Reduced weight and improved design freedom
• Lower long–term maintenance costs when grease and other lubricants
are eliminated
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The result: an ever-expanding
portfolio of colorants and additives that are
compatible with all thermoplastic processes utilized
by the industry, and that combine creativity with
production efficiency for our customers.
Mevopur products
cover the wide range of polymers and thermoplastic
elastomers (TPEs) used in the medical and
pharmaceutical sectors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/Pipe wrap translation - Application Snapshot.pdf
REINFORCED
THERMOPLASTIC PIPE
F O R O I L + G A S
• Reinforcement for HDPE pipe to meet the performance of
traditional steel pipe for oil and gas applications
• Temperature performance up to 65˚C with operating
pressure up to 1500 psi
• Spoolable, lightweight material to simplify transport and
installation
• Provided material compatibility with HDPE
and added reinforcement to meet burst
strength requirements
• Customized tape thickness to meet specific
processing needs
• Ensured supply chain reliability with fast
delivery and quality control in North America
• Flexible, reinforced plastic solution enabled
spoolable pipe and reduced weight
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
Reinforced Polyethylene Tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-snowmobile-engine-bracket.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Off-road vehicle manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/case-study-one-pager-trilliant-xr-xray-glasses.pdf
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
S U R G I C A L X - R A Y G L A S S E S
• Replace lead while providing uniform shielding
performance
• Radiation shielding up to 140KeV
• Improve glasses design
• Compliance with Radiation Protection Regulation: Adult
eye exposure must be below 20 mSv per calendar year
• Conducted extensive testing to ensure comparable and
uniform shielding performance
• Improved geometric flexibility
• Lowered shielding component costs 30-50% by
eliminating machining and assembly steps (associated
with lead)
• Reduced weight of the glasses and enabled a more
ergonomic design
• Eliminated disposal concerns associated with lead
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS
B A T T E R Y S F R A M E
• Recycled materials where possible
• Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating
• BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts)
• Thermal performance for some parts
• High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts
• Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame
including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and
thermally conductive formulations
• Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content
to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low
thickness to minimize weight
• Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery
system with a modular design for use in multiple
applications – maximizing the working life of the battery
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?