https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-moisture-resistant-nylon-6-and-6/6-complēt-long-fiber-composites-enhanced-appearance
CLEVELAND – July 12, 2021 – Avient today announced availability of a new series of nylon-based Complēt™ long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites with enhanced moisture resistance and smooth surface aesthetics.
https://www.avient.com/news/move-over-metal-polyone-launches-surround-emi/rfi-shielding-formulations
This portfolio of conductive thermoplastic materials shields sensitive electronics from both electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).
https://www.avient.com/news/breakthrough-automotive-exterior-design-features-specialty-polyone-color-and-additive-system
The air-filled Airbump panels, manufactured from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), can compress up to 20 mm, and bounce back to shape in an instant.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-appoints-uniflon-performance-additives-colorant-chromatics-distributor-brazil
Based in São Paulo and established in 1995, Uniflon Performance Additives is a producer and distributor of specialty, high-temperature technologies to the Brazilian thermoplastics market with exports to North America, Europe and other countries in South America.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/carbon-fiber-composites
Carbon fiber can also be chopped or utilized as a reinforcement for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites depending on the application need.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/AVNT Investor Day 2024 Presentation.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/trilliant-xr-product-bulletin.pdf
TRILLIANT™ XR Thermoplastics for Radiation Shielding Trilliant™ XR thermoplastic solutions provide a radiation-shielding alternative to the use of lead in healthcare imaging equipment.
Trilliant XR radiation shielding thermoplastics are excellent alternatives to lead.
Inherently, thermoplastics offer exceptional design freedom for complex parts.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/ebook/smarter-materials-mobile-phone-cases
Material benefits of TPU, PC, Silicone, & TPE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Revolve Tripod Case Study.pdf
CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ CONTINUOUS FIBER THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Challe nge Accepted.
The tripod designers consulted with the advanced composite product experts at Avient, and trialed several formulations of Polystrand™ continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.
The thermoplastic polymer base resin used also enables recyclability to support the company’s sustainability goals.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Comple_t LFT Wheelchair Caster Case Study.pdf
CASE STUDY: PLASTICOMP™ COMPLĒT™ LONG FIBER REINFORCED STRUCTURAL THERMOPLASTICS Challe nge Accepted.
Their pursuit led them to carbon fiber composites and, subsequently, to Avient, a leading supplier of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and technologies.
The resulting Frog Legs casters, crafted with fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, are an astounding 33% (280g) lighter than the conventional aluminum casters.