https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Garage Door Composite Panel Application Bulletin.pdf
Thermoplastic Composite Panels & Laminates
for Commercial & Residential Garage Doors
Extend the life of your garage doors with
Polystrand™ composite sandwich panels or
continuous fiber laminates.
Move over metal—and make the switch to
composites to gain performance advantages with
your garage doors.
POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC PANELS
MATERIALS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Facesheet Resins Polypropylene (PP)
PETG
Facesheet
Reinforcement Glass Fiber
Core Materials PET Foam
PP Honeycomb
Characteristics
Lightweight
Excellent Impact Resistance
Formable
Value Engineered Facesheets
Recyclable
2-layer
Composite Laminate
Unidirectional Composite
Tape
3-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°/0°
4-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°/90°/0°
POLYSTRAND™ CONTINUOUS FIBER LAMINATES
Configuration
Wood & Polystrand X-ply
Aluminum & Polystrand X-ply
Common Material Reinforcements
POLYSTRAND™ COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS
Configuration
Fiber Reinforced Facesheet
Fiber Reinforced Facesheet
Core Material
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Carbon Fiber Composites Infographic.pdf
Carbon fibers combined with vinyl ester or epoxy resin
create a composite material that, like all composites,
has higher performance properties than the individual
materials alone.
FIBER + RESIN = COMPOSITE
Carbon fiber
is formed by
bonding carbon
atoms together
to form a long
chain.
MOVE
OVER
METAL
Compared to steel, carbon fiber composites are:
Tensile
Strength
400–500 ksi
Density
1.55 g/cm3
Concrete
reinforcement,
infrastructure
repair
BUST THE RUST
Carbon fiber composites
are inherently corrosion
resistant, making them
ideal for harsh outdoor
applications
MEET YOUR NEEDS
Avient customizes
composite materials to
meet your specifications,
from specialty surface
treatments to finishing
operations
TAKE THE HEAT
Carbon fiber composites
have excellent
dimensional stability
to withstand extreme
temperatures and
conditions
stronger
10X 5X
lighter
Archery bow
limbs, risers,
cable guards,
arrows
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/gordon-composites-thermoset-laminates-barstock
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/carbon-fiber-reinforced-product-bulletin.pdf
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=117&industry=0&product_family=1688&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_build_id=form-tG5m4N2T7nXQqcEgmBL3j3BgSI-5m0K7q3QaQle5f3k&form_id=resource_filter_form
Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/2020-advanced-composites-infographic.pdf
TAKE
THE HEAT
FLEX, RETURN,
REPEAT
PROCESSED &
RAW FOOD
PHARMACEUTICAL
FORESTRY
RECYCLED
MATERIALS
MINED/QUARRIED ROCK,
ORE, COAL, SAND
POWDER
AGRICULTURAL
Avient composite
springs are tested to
1.5+ million cycles with
no loss of spring rate.
1.5+
MILLION CYCLES
Avient composite
springs maintain
performance levels
even in high
temperature
applications up
to 300°F.
300°
FAHRENHEIT
• Composites are up
to 70% lighter than steel.
• Composites resist
corrosion; steel rusts
easily unless it is
painted or coated.
70%
LIGHTER
TRADITION OF
EXCELLENCE
Based on the proven
performance of Gordon
Glass™, the material of
choice in composite
archery bow limbs since
1953, our thermoset
composite springs deliver
unmatched strength &
deflection for the most
demanding applications.
COMPOSITES
VS.
STRONG
& FLEXIBLE
FOR RELIABLE, REPEATABLE
PERFORMANCE
ADVANCED COMPOSITE SPRINGS
https://cloud.kapostcontent.net/pub/7bd857bc-520b-4f91-9308-680e7d078602/product-selection-and-installation-guide-composite-springs.pdf?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Composite Heat Release Technology Product Bulletin.pdf
Avient Composite Heat Release is a new, patent-
pending material innovation that can help
manufacturers reduce weight and add stiffness to
firearm barrels.
Avient’s Composite Heat Release technology
leverages the concept of thermal inertia to reduce
internal barrel temperatures.
Firearms manufacturer-
supplied steel bore
Low thermal inertia
ceramic inner layer
Customized carbon fiber
composite sleeve
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/lightweight-strong-and-custom-designed-perform?ind[]=6595
Explore the critical performance advantages of composite sandwich panels
This webinar will focus on the design, manufacturing, and testing of composite sandwich panels as well as data, predictive tools, and general recommendations for stakeholders working with or transitioning to composite sandwich panels across various industries and applications.
Webinar: Critical Performance Advantages of Composite Sandwich Panels
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/lightweight-strong-and-custom-designed-perform?sust[]=1165
Explore the critical performance advantages of composite sandwich panels
This webinar will focus on the design, manufacturing, and testing of composite sandwich panels as well as data, predictive tools, and general recommendations for stakeholders working with or transitioning to composite sandwich panels across various industries and applications.
Webinar: Critical Performance Advantages of Composite Sandwich Panels
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Advanced Composites in Building _ Construction Application Guide.pdf
Transforming
Modular
& Offsite
Construction
with Advanced Composites
APPLICATION GUIDE
Siding & Cladding
Impact resistance; thermal
expansion reduction; superior
strength-to-thickness ratio
compared to traditional siding
Roofing Systems
Impact resistance; flexural strength; thermally
insulative; will not contribute to mold or rot
Interior Wall, Floor, &
Improved structural integrity;
integrated fire protection;
customized dimensions & finishes;
thermal insulation; water, pest,
& impact resistance
Doors
Impact resistance; ballistic resistance;
high strength-to-weight ratio
Exterior Sheathing
Continuous insulation;
impact, moisture & rot resistance;
lightweight construction
Garage Doors
Impact & corrosion resistance; high flexural
strength; customized dimensions & finishes;
weatherability; UV stability; weight reduction
Flood Barriers
Moisture & corrosion resistance;
durable; will not contribute to
mold growth
Composite Decking & Lumber
Reinforcements for increased strength;
material & weight reduction
Cabinetry & Storage
Weight reduction; customized dimensions & finishes
Hammerhead™ FR Flame
Retardant Composite Panels
& Laminates
Hammerhead™ & Polystrand™
GlasArmor™ & ThermoBallistic™
Ballistic Panels
Polystrand™
Continuous Fiber Tapes
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
FOR BUILDING
& CONSTRUCTION Polystrand™
Continuous Fiber Laminates
Storm Shutters
Impact & ballistic resistance;
superior strength-to-weight ratio
Safe/Panic Rooms
Ballistic & impact resistance
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MATERIAL
SOLUTION DESCRIPTION KEY CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIAL
APPLICATIONS
Hammerhead™ FR
Flame Retardant
Industry-first flame retardant
thermoplastic composite panels
that meet ASTM E84 Class A
standards for flame spread and
smoke developed and passed
NFPA 286 corner room burn testing
• Excellent flame performance
• Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact,
and rot resistant
• Lightweight structural integrity
• Reduce labor cost and time
• Interior Wall, Floor &
Ceiling Panel Systems
• Garage Doors
• Exterior Sheathing
• Siding & Cladding
• Kitchen Cabinetry
Hammerhead™
and Polystrand™
Composite Panels
Thermoplastic composite
panels constructed with
Polystrand™ continuous fiber
laminates thermally bonded to
thermoplastic foam or
honeycomb cores
• Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact,
and rot resistant
• Lightweight structural integrity
• Reduce labor cost and time
• Garage Doors
• Interior Entry Doors
• Interior Wall, Floor &
Ceiling Panel Systems
• Exterior Sheathing
• Siding & Cladding
• Kitchen Cabinetry
Polystrand™
Continuous Fiber
Tapes & Laminates
High strength unidirectional
(UD) glass fibers combined with
thermoplastic resins available in
unidirectional tapes or multi-ply
laminates
• High strength and stiffness
• Enables impact resistance
• Formulations available to meet
ASTM E84 Class A and Class B
flame/smoke rating
• Composite Deckng
• Roofing Systems
GlasArmor™
Ballistic
Resistant Panels
Ballistic protection constructed
from layers of 0°/90° woven
E-glass fiber reinforcements
with a proprietary thermoset
resin system
• UL 752 Level 1–3 compliant
• Less than 25% the weight of
comparable steel panel
• 1-hr fire rating per ASTM E119*
• Safe/Panic Rooms
• Garage Doors
ThermoBallistic™
Thermoplastic
Panels
Industry-first thermoplastic
ballistic resistant panels thermally
formed with layers of 0°/90° UD
E-glass fiber reinforcements and
polyolefin-based resin systems
• UL 752 Level 3 compliant
• Extremely lightweight
• Moisture, UV, and corrosion
resistant
• Safe/Panic Rooms
• Garage Doors
* UL Level 3 panel was fire tested as part of a wall system with steel studs and drywall facesheet
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/infographic-advanced-composites-ebook.pdf
WEIGHT REDUCTION
• Up to 75% lighter than steel;
up to 25% lighter than aluminum
• Better fuel economy for
transportation
• Simplified installation
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
• Complex shapes less costly
to produce than metal
• Ability to tailor strength
and stiffness in
specific areas
• Versatile aesthetic
options for
surface finish
PART
CONSOLIDATION
• Easier installation
and assembly with
fewer parts
• Simplified transport
of finished goods
• Fewer parts = reduced
chance of failure
Value that the U.S. composite
materials market is expected to
reach by 2022
$10.6B
50% Amount of weight reduction that
advanced composites could bring to
passenger cars, leading to 35% better
fuel efficiency
7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the
global medical composite materials market
will experience from 2016–2020
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset
or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting
product having substantially different properties than the
individual components.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
ADVANCED
COMPOSITES
PERFORM
THERMOSET VS.
THERMOPLASTIC
The matrix material of a composite can be a thermoset or a thermoplastic
THERMOSET THERMOPLASTIC
A thermoset is a cross-linked polymer that cannot
be reshaped after it’s formed, cured, and cooled.
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Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets