Strategically positioned unidirectional tape inserts overmolded with Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite provide fatigue endurance to allow part reduction for office chair Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced ETPU composite reduced weight 33% and performance analysis services confirmed metal-to-thermoplastic conversion success Injection molded Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite delivered high stiffness and low weight while simplifying manufacturing

Advanced Composites Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced PES composite reduced weight 40% and met FAA requirements for flammability and survivability

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced PES composite reduced weight 40% and met FAA requirements for flammability and survivability

These 30% or 40% long glass fiber (LGF) reinforced thermoplastics have a flammability rating of V-0 at 1.5 mm in both black and natural grades. These glass-filled Complēt PKE FR grades are formulated without PFAS-based raw materials, providing alternatives amid growing regulatory guidelines for these chemicals. 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

The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is becoming increasingly commonplace across a wide range of industries and applications. From engineered, man-made, or natural fiber reinforcements to thermoset or thermoplastic resins, there is a lot to consider when selecting a composite material. Thermoplastics used in making composites range from polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA) and polycarbonate (PC) to polyester, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyetheretherketone (PEEK).

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), or carbon fiber composites, are made by combining carbon fiber with a resin, such as vinyl ester or epoxy, to create a composite material that has higher performance properties than the individual materials alone. Avient has a portfolio of carbon fiber composite products within our Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ product lines. Infographic: Carbon Fiber Composites

industry-leading GlasArmor™ continuous glass-fiber composite panels to create its new custom Ballisti-Wall® and Ballisti-Cover® ballistic-resistant solutions.

Infographic: Carbon Fiber Composites Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes Carbon Fiber Composites Infographic

As illustrated here, molding with continuous fiber reinforced composites enables improved flexural performance over filled polypropylene as well as increased impact resistance and overall weight reduction. SPORTING GOODS Boots, bindings, protective equipment MARINE Hull reinforcement, seats, paddles 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° CFRTP 17K 28K 29K 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° CFRTP 29K 31K +60.7% FLEXURAL STRENGTH (ASTM D7264) IMPACT RESISTANCE (ASTM D3763) 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° CFRTP E n e rg y at T o ta l ( J) F o rc e a t P e ak ( kN ) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 6.0 5.9 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 11.2 15.1 14.6 12.7 16.4 1.2 1.9 2.8 4.0 5.0 +58.3% +34.8% 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° CFRTP 17K 28K 29K 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° CFRTP 29K 31K +60.7% FLEXURAL STRENGTH (ASTM D7264) IMPACT RESISTANCE (ASTM D3763) 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/0° CFRTP 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP + 0°/90°/90°/0° CFRTP E n e rg y at T o ta l ( J) F o rc e a t P e ak ( kN ) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 6.0 5.9 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 11.2 15.1 14.6 12.7 16.4 1.2 1.9 2.8 4.0 5.0 +58.3% +34.8% Application design Modeling & simulation Prototyping & validation Material selection Composite/ resin compatibility Custom formulations Mold filling analysis Technical support Process optimization PROCESSING MATERIALS Material selection is crucial to an application’s success. From resin formulations to composite matrix and fiber configurations, we can help you develop the combination that will meet your specific needs.