https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Glasforms Dowel Bar Application Overview.pdf
Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) dowel bars
offer advantages over traditional steel or epoxy-
coated steel bars:
• Electromagnetic transparency: ideal for high-
speed toll roads to prevent interference
• Corrosion resistance: the GFRP material
will not rust or corrode in salt or alkaline
environments
• Light weight: less than one-third the weight
of steel
• Does not bond to concrete: eliminates
the need for sleeves or grease to allow for
expansion and contraction
Glasforms™ composite dowel bars are tested and
approved to meet the following requirements:
• ASTM 1356 Glass Transition Temperature
• ASTM D570 Water Absorption
• ASTM 2344 Short Beam Strength
• ASTM 7617 Transverse Shear Strength
Glasforms™ Composite Dowel Bars
for Concrete Pavement Construction
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
WHY GLASFORMS
PULTRUDED COMPOSITES?
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
Matrix Resin Fiber Reinforcement Fiber Content, by Weight (%)
Epoxy E-CR or E-Glass >70%
MATERIAL
TECHNICAL DATA
Property Test Procedure
Rod Diameter
1.25 in (31.75 mm) 1.50 in (38.10 mm)
Glass Transition Temp (Tg) ASTM 1356 100°C Minimum 100°C Minimum
Water Absorption 24 hours
at 50°C (122°F) ASTM D570 0.03% 0.03%
Short Beam Strength (ILSS) ASTM 2344 8,400 psi
(58 MPa)
9,200 psi
(64 MPa)
Transverse Shear Strength ASTM 7617 23,400 psi
(160 MPa)
24,640 psi
(170 MPa)
Traceability Lot number shall be clearly marked on each package/shipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/ColorMatrix Lactra LX Product Bulletin.pdf
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
These packaging options
can have several disadvantages due to their shape
and material, making them non-user friendly in
handling, storage, opening, pouring, and resealing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/core-powder-coatings-in-luxury-vehicles-case-study.pdf
In fact, the supplier specializes in automotive interiors
and was encountering production issues with certain
vinyl materials.
Finally, the material was formulated
to mimic the plush look and dry feel of leather.
Additionally, it was projected that scrap rates were
reduced by at least 10% over competitive materials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-computer-mouse-case-study.pdf
Its design
team determined the need for a soft-touch material
with strong chemical resistance and color stability for
the mouse grip.
Further, they needed a low-wear, low-
friction material for the mouse feet.
The material facilitates two-shot
molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that
eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Garage Door Composite Panel Application Bulletin.pdf
Whether you are
choosing an alternative material like our Polystrand
composite sandwich panels or continuous fiber
laminates to strengthen the impact resistance of
your current systems, Avient can custom formulate
a solution to meet your performance needs.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
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/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Pipe and Conduit OEM App Snapshot final.pdf
continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport
of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce
potential for injuries during material handling
• Provide a dust-free raw material handling and
manufacturing environment
• Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner
production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust
• Maintain an OSHA compliant facility
• Automated a raw material handling solution
that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of
raw material packaging
• Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related
particles, providing cleaner air in
manufacturing areas
• Provided a safe and sustainable
environment by helping reduce workplace
dust exposure
• Enabled employee redeployment to other
activities, optimizing use of labor
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant
and Dosing Equipment
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/maxxam-fr-case-study.pdf
MEETING FR GOALS IN DATA CABLES WITH AN
ALTERNATIVE TO FEP
Maxxam FR materials can provide cost savings and improved
processing capabilities when used in category 5e cables
and above.
Not only is the material costly,
it can also be challenging to process and use in thin wall
cable applications.
After Avient delivered test data for pair combinations and
the manufacturer’s team completed material trials, they
were able to replace FEP with Maxxam FR material in four
out of four insulation pairs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Brazil %28English and Spanish Translation%29.pdf
Any samples or
developmental material provided by Seller are provided
“AS IS” with no warranty as to its performance and such
samples or materials shall not create any warranty by
sample, which is hereby waived.
The sale of Products or the providing of
samples or developmental material shall not, by
implication or otherwise, convey any license under any
intellectual property right relating to the compositions
and/or applications of the Products, sample, or
developmental material, as applicable.
Buyer shall not use Seller’s name or
trademarks in any advertisements, product
descriptions, packaging materials, websites, or any
other promotional materials, except with the prior
written consent of Seller.
18.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/QF-02 QMS Global Standard Response.PDF
Material management
Raw materials used in Avient healthcare applications
must fulfill a minimum set of requirements.
Material management
Raw materials used in food applications must fulfill
a minimum set of regulatory requirements
according to customer demands.
New raw
materials are selected by Technical Managers in all
selected sites and pre-screened to fulfill all
requirements before a new raw material is
approved for use.