https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-invests-new-metal-replacement-capabilities
CLEVELAND – In response to growing customer demand for metal replacement, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) is expanding capacity for its OnForce™ LFT long-fiber specialty thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-lineup-pre-certified-biocompatible-healthcare-colorants-and-additives
Expanded resin families able to incorporate biocompatible colorants and additives include nylon, thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), and polystyrene.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-solutions/performance-additives
Replace metal with thermoplastic for better tactile feel for end users (hot or cold)
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=1
Avient Launches Industry-First Thermoplastic Composite Panels with Integrated Flame Retardance for Simplified Construction at NAHB International Builders’ Show
https://www.avient.com/idea/advanced-composites-ballistic-protection
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels and ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Panels
https://www.avient.com/idea/achieve-sensory-branding-goals-packaging
Some manufacturers are choosing polymer-metal composites that provide the equivalent weight of metal, but also allow for the design freedom provided by thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/less-wear-more-wow?rtype[]=1164
Beyond improved surface appearance, protection from friction, and reduced wear, these polymers also offer the design freedom and part consolidation potential of thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/less-wear-more-wow?ind[]=6601
Beyond improved surface appearance, protection from friction, and reduced wear, these polymers also offer the design freedom and part consolidation potential of thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/idea/unlock-modular-construction-potential-flame-retardant-fr-composite-panels
Avient’s Hammerhead™ FR thermoplastic composite sandwich panels with integrated flame-retardant technology.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/industrial-springs-application-bulletin2020.pdf
Elastomers can’t handle the highest
loads and tend to wear out rapidly.