https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient Thermoplastic Composite Tapes Product Overview.pdf
Our comprehensive portfolio consists of Polystrand™ and Fiber-Line™ branded tapes, made using unique processes and materials to customize performance properties to meet specific application requirements such as tensile and flexural strength, impact performance, creep, chemical, and UV resistance.
Our technical and application development teams will work with you to provide material selection support and product customization to achieve your performance needs.
Providing strength and reinforcement, Fiber- Line tapes can be custom formulated to meet mechanical or thermal performance requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Lawn Equipment Application Solutions_2.pdf
SENSORY EXPERIENCE Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction, Low Friction SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated Formulations, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Scratch and Mar Resistant Additives POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets, Hood Dampers, Seating Systems STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement, Part Consolidation SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base, Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan, Controls EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, Extreme Temperature Performance, Thermal Management, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon Formulations, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations, Engineered Polyketone Formulations, Thermally Conductive Formulations, Chemical Foaming Agents POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood Applications, Electrical Connectors, Battery Assembly Housings, Exterior Trim and Equipment THERMAL MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights, Heat Sinks AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color, Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance, UV Stability SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics, Solid Color Masterbatches POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals, Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance, Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers, Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations, Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs © 2024, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-pke-polyketone-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/custom-pre-colored-specialty-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/ColorMatrix Excelite Product Bulletin.pdf
Our custom ColorMatrix™ dosing equipment makes Excelite additives suitable for use on all types of extruders (single and twin screw).
Excelite additives are not subject to significant thermal exposure in the manufacturing process, so the formulations are optimized for decomposition during the customer process.
Custom products are designed to address the specific needs of customer processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/advanced-composites-overview-brochure_0.pdf
AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES OVERVIEW LOWER ENERGY COSTS Requires less energy during installation and use INCREASE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Customizable solutions for specific application needs REDUCE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE COSTS Lower installation time, as well as warranty and �part replacement � expenses EXTEND PRODUCT LIFETIME Corrosion, flame, fatigue and UV resistant for improved durability DESIGN STRONG, LIGHTER WEIGHT COMPONENTS Up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum ADVANCED COMPOSITES An exceptional alternative to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal, advanced composite solutions enable designers to: • Design lighter weight structural components for increased lifetime performance and improved fuel efficiency—higher strength-to-weight ratios to exceed the structural performance of traditional materials while significantly reducing weight—up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Extend product lifetime to reduce part replacement and decrease warranty expenses— the corrosion, weather, flame and fatigue resistance of composite solutions improve component durability • Reduce product lifecycle costs—the extended product lifetime, along with the potential for reduced installation time and cost due to the lighter weight of composite solutions, significantly reduces the associated cost over the lifetime of a part • Lower energy costs—by leveraging a higher strength-to-weight ratio, composite solutions allow designers to engineer products that require less energy or power during installation and use • Increase competitive advantage—Avient advanced composite solutions can be customized to provide electrical insulation, thermal insulation, radiopacity, low thermal expansion, flexural memory and load damping, while delivering desired performance and aesthetic specifications TRANSPORTATION Truck floors, liners and aerodynamic components, rail car doors and panels, automotive structural solutions, leaf springs, traffic safety markers and delineators, air cargo unit load devices (ULDs) The Avient advanced composites portfolio offers customized solutions to serve a full range of markets and industries, including: USES & APPLICATIONS ENERGY Wind turbine blade stiffening components, sucker rods, oil & gas production solutions BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Structural blast protection, garage doors, modular construction, temporary shelters, architectural columns, concrete and masonry reinforcements, pipe reinforcement HEALTHCARE External orthopedic fixators, endoscopy wands, prosthetics MARINE Panels for decking, bulkheads, cabinets, doors, transoms, ceilings; reinforcements for stringers; sail battens CONSUMER & RECREATION Archery bow limbs and risers, furniture springs, diving board springs, golf flagpoles, snowsports equipment, sporting stick shafts, paddle shafts, lightweight and extendable mast structures ELECTRICAL & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Utility poles and cross-arms, high voltage transmission & distribution insulator cores, surge arresters, bus bar covers and electrical tool components INDUSTRIAL Pallet stiffeners, pipe reinforcement, conveyor springs, dock shelters PROCESSES & CAPABILITIES Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes.
These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials.
Avient’s designers and engineers formulate and manufacture customized solutions to meet the technical and structural demands of design across a broad range of market applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/ECCOH_ LSFOH 5806 Formulation - Power Cable Jacket - Application Snapshot.pdf
CABLE MANUFACTURER C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C • High gel resistance • Low shrinkage • Strippable for easy installation • Good flame retardancy • Developed a formulation with oil resistance as per the NEK 606 technical specification • Allowed our customer to use the same cable design in various climates due to its wide operating temperature range • Provided expertise to improve manufacturing efficiencies, helping the customer achieve higher processing speeds ECCOH LSFOH 5806 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/off-road-vehicle-hood-panel-case-study-brief.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE BRAND H O O D P A N E L • High gloss • Scratch appearance resistance • Ease of processing • Provided technical support from concept to production • Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis • Had solutions for either natural plus concentrate or pre-colored to best meet customer needs • Customized colors to match brand identity and preference Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/bergamid-house-of-sports-gun-case-study-one-pager-1020.pdf
UTG® HUNTING & SHOOTING SPORTS G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G • Good dimension stability with low warpage at different temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C) • Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure • Provided durable and impact-resistant glass fiber reinforced formulation with excellent surface finish and good dimensional stability for smooth operation • Passed all temperature durability and drop tests to confirm use in outdoor environments • Collaborated with customer via technology services to accelerate product development Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Gravi-Tech - HDPE Meat Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
PROHACCP D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X • Magnetic for detection in factory • EU and FDA food contact compliance • Durable for repeated use • Color matching • Enabled fast and accurate development of a custom formulation meeting all customer requirements • Provided both material and color expertise from a single source • Matched color to specific blue providing visual contrast against meat/food products, enhancing detectability Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Maxxam - EV Part - Application Snapshot.pdf
KUNSTSTOFF SCHWANDEN E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E P A R T • Replace aluminum to reduce part weight and overall weight of the electric vehicle • Secure supply of high volume of material • Flexible delivery • Cost competitive • Enabled OEM to replace metal and reduce part weight • Provided excellent customer service, sending samples and technical data promptly • Supported customer with processing queries • Secured material supply and flexible delivery – delivering on a specific date each month Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-archery-cam-module.pdf
LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?