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GARAGE DOOR OEM
G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S
• Replace incumbent material with structural composite
panel meeting UV and thermal requirements
• Lightweight & impact resistant
• Ability to withstand weather conditions
• Simplify the manufacturing process
• Custom-formulated panels with UV stable
laminates and core that met thermal requirements
• Provided panels with high durability, impact
resistance, and weatherability
• Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing
process for OEM with panels cut-to-size
in-house
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
S T R E E T L I G H T A R M
• Limit corrosion
• Replace metal insert, maintaining strength
• Black color
• UV resistance, as used for an outdoor application
• Electrical isolation
• Utilized simulation services from Avient Design to
optimize the product’s design for performance
and processability
• Achieved required ageing test with the support
from R&D and ADTS
• Replaced the need to use a metal insert, reducing
part weight, cost and simplifying the production
process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + UV RESISTANCE
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Lighting manufacturer
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WE WORK WITH
YOU TO DEVELOP
THE FOLLOWING:
• Market Analysis
& Research
• Material Innovation
• CMF Recommendations
• Custom Color Creation
EXAMPLE MATERIAL PROFILE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/EMEA Automotive Case Study Paint Replacement Construction Vehicle _1_.pdf
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TIER 2 MOLDER
P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N
V E H I C L E S
• Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to
molded-in color for two different thermoplastics
• UV stability
• Good appearance for visible part
• Expedited approved solution that delivered
the appearance and performance of a
painted part
• Developed formulations for two materials-
PMMA and ABS
• Offered aluminum appearance and required
UV stability
SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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VI.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4956
F WHITE TPU W LUBE 2
UV DK BLUE SC
UV FL YELLOW 5
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=86
CINNAMON UV 966858
ARTIC WT W/BK LM EXL 2
BRICK UV 2
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4935
BLUE VEIN UV/3325
PET EARTH GREEN W/LUBE
GREEN LM+UV SC