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Some common manufacturing options are pultrusion, resin injection, resin transfer molding (RTM) and filament winding.
In the most basic sense, a fiber is combined with resin.
Ballistic panels are made from multiple layers of woven fiberglass, then encapsulated with a resin system.
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HB rating for PP, PS, ABS, PC/ABS, PBT, PA, PA-GF, TPU generic resins
Development of custom products for specific resins on request
Check the availability of UL 94 recognized masterbatches for your base resin.
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We’re delighted to be introducing our first recycled-content long fiber composite material in a planned larger portfolio based on recycled resin,” said Eric Wollan, General Manager for Long Fiber Technologies at Avient.
Historically, it has been a challenge to source streams of recycled resins that are compatible with the pultrusion process used to manufacture long fiber composites.
Levels of post-consumer resin content vary within the offerings, which allows end products to meet different performance and sustainability requirements.
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ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are thermally formed with e-glass and thermoplastic resin systems, offering a cost-competitive alternative to ballistic-resistant materials made with other fibers or thermoset resins.
GlasArmor thermoset panels are constructed from layers of woven e-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary resin system.
For example, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin into composite materials such as unidirectional tape can help reduce the carbon footprint of those composites.
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The Complēt™ REC portfolio consists of long fiber reinforced composites incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) nylon 6 resin, post-industrial recycled (PIR) nylon 66 resin, and PIR thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resin.
These resin sources provide sustainable options for applications that require excellent structural and toughness capabilities while offering comparable performance to standard long fiber materials.
Performance data and information on Complēt REC long fiber reinforced composites incorporating recycled resin
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Composition
Novoloid, or phenolic fiber, is a thermoset organic fiber produced from a phenolic novolac resin.
The precursor resin is melt-spun in a solution of formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid.
Very compatible with thermoset & thermoplastic resins
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Masterbatches are based on specific high-quality resin brands, such as Ultem and Siltem.
High-temperature colorants for polyetherimide resin
Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins
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In addition, we are able to leverage our unparalleled breadth of base resins and additives, including BPA-free, neat resin, and blends, to meet performance targets and establish color aesthetics.
Capability to color a multitude of base resins
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Sustainability remains high on the packaging industry’s agenda and eco-friendly solutions that don't add complexity and cost are winners amongst brands, converters and resin suppliers.
These innovative infrared-absorbing additives are added to PET resin at the reactor stage to provide an eco boost during the blowing of container preforms.
Improved recyclability for blended resins
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ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Toners & Colors added to PET resin, preforms and rPET corrects and reduces the yellowing that occurs during the recycling process.
ColorMatrix Optica toners and colorants for enhanced recyclability offer aesthetic as well as processing benefits for PET resin during the manufacture and recycling processes, and further downstream for convertors, bottle blowers and brand owners during packaging production.
Rebuild intrinsic viscosity (IV) to improve resin quality and increase use rates of reclaimed and recycled PET