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CRTM™ (Continuous Resin Transfer Molding)
Reinforced Composite Sandwich Panels
Lightweight, high-performance metal replacement solution
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Lightweight CRTM panels are custom engineered,
high quality composite sandwich panels designed
to deliver the structural benefits of metal panel
systems.
The unique manufacturing process
yields uniform quality throughout the panel,
ensuring complete resin impregnation, high
fiber volume content, low void content, uniform
thickness, and core bonding throughout.
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Proprietary
composite formulations and technologies
prevent voids and produce high-quality cores
that withstand stringent electrical testing and
end-use manufacturing stresses such as thermal
overmolding and mechanical crimping.
Performance advantages:
• Non-conductive: formulations engineered
to optimize composite dielectric properties
• Lightweight: up to 80% lighter than porcelain,
reducing installation time and cost
• High strength: high tensile, compressive,
flexural and inter-laminar shear strength
to support various design configurations
and line loads
• Flexible: deflect and return to original shape
for load dampening to minimize damages
and outages
• Durable and shatter resistant vs. ceramic
and glass, and UV and corrosion resistant
for long service life
INSULATORS
AND ARRESTERS
OVERHEAD
SWITCH RODS
CROSSARMS
AND BRACES
COMPOSITE
POLES
GUY
INSULATORS
Electrical Transmission & Distribution Applications
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION SIZES
Insulators for transmission and distribution
Suspension insulators Epoxy/corrosion resistant glass rods .625" to 1.25" diameter
Line post and station
post insulators Epoxy/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 4.74" diameter
Arresters
Cage type Polyester or vinyl ester/glass fiber rods .125" to .50" diameter
Custom tubular Polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy/
glass fiber custom shapes 2.0" to 6.0" envelope size
Pole line construction
Conductor standoff and
equipment support arms Polyester/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 2.00" diameter
Guy strain insulators Polyester/glass fiber rods 0.50" to .812" diameter
Cross arms
Tangent and deadend,
support braces
Polyester/glass fiber
rectangular tubes
3.62" x 4.62" and
4.0" x 6.0" rectangular
Utility poles
Composite poles Polyester/glass fiber hollow
custom tubes
10" to 14" diameter,
typical lengths 40' to 110'
Pole line construction, cross arms, rods, and utility poles feature an integral fabric surfacing veil for long-term weather resistance
and retention of properties.
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KEY FEATURES
• Swellcoat can be applied to any yarn in fiber
optic cable
• Precision wound for optimal cable production
speed
• Single & dual ends available
• Low dust
• Replaces messy gels
• High stability package allows for higher output
FIBER-LINE™ FIBERS SUITABLE FOR WATER
BLOCKING YARN
• Para-Aramid
• PET Polyester (standard, low, ultra low shrink)
fiber
• Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Fiberglass
• Dyneema® Ultra-High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE-ADDITIVE
COATINGS
• Swellcoat Coatings: water absorbing protection
• Swellcoat Blocker: blocks water migration
• Non-wick/Anti-wick Coatings: water resistant
shield
FIBER-LINE WATER BLOCKING
APPLICATIONS
• Binder yarn
• Buffer tube thread
• Filler yarn
• Ripcords
• Strength members
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For over 35 years, Avient’s Fiber-Line business has provided science-driven expertise that improves the performance and
functionality of high performance fibers.
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Types
High Tenacity, Low Shrink, Ultra Low Shrink.
°C TBD
High Tenacity Low Shrink
This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.
For over 25 years, FIBER-LINE® has provided science-
driven expertise that improves the performance and
the end-use processing of high performance fibers.
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Avient colorants for TPU
applications are specifically designed to reach
high quality standards.
ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR
WIRE & CABLE
Key Features
• A color range for unfilled TPU, providing good
opacity at low addition levels
• Includes colors for filled, non-halogen flame
retardant TPUs that are designed to enhance
color strength
• The same color concentrate reference can be
used for both unfilled and filled TPU resin,
minimizing inventory
• Custom solutions can be formulated for
charging cables to help maintain performance
including good weather and hydrolysis
resistance as well as providing high color
strength for bright colors
• Compared to regular colorants, OnColor™
Colorants for wire and cable can help reduce
dosing levels and maximize the original
properties of the TPU material
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They
provide excellent contrast for dark or light
colors with high resistance to external friction
or chemicals
• Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives: Combines colorants and
performance enhancing additives in a single
formulation for easier dosing. e.g., long-term
light stabilization additive and custom color
in one pellet.
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ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG
Applications Fasteners/
Defining Characteristic
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
High temperature
sealing
Ambient
temperature sealing
Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa
Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m
Compression Set
73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35%
158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66%
212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85%
Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A
Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/
Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide
Processing Injection Molding/
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS
• Low compression set – coupled with good
stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are
designed to maintain a good seal over time and
reduce noise generated by vibration
• High temperature performance – Avient
automotive TPEs provide good sealing
performance in temperatures up to
100°C/212°F
• Bonding performance - strong chemical bond
to polypropylene, polyethylene,
and polyamide
• Process flexibility - grades can be both
injection molded and extruded
• Easy to color - can be colored at the machine
• Reduced production steps - some grades do
not require pre-drying
• Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally
tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy
vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory
requirements
• Single source supply – we can streamline your
supply chain with the ability to provide polymer
colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and
thermoplastic elastomers from a single source
• Global support - we provide production,
technical, and commercial support in locations
convenient to your operations, including North
America, Europe, and Asia
To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive
applications, visit www.avient.com or call
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Key Features
• Excellent heat & flame resistance
• High chemical resistance
• Low thermal shrinkage
• Self-extinguishing flame retardant
properties
• Soft-hand yields good textile properties
Disadvantages
• Low tenacity
• Low modulus
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
NOMEX® META-ARAMID
• Coating
• Twisting
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® NOMEX® PRODUCTS
• Packing Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 5.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.38
Elongation @ Break % 30.0
Tensile Modulus g/d 125
Moisture Regain* % 4.5
Creep** % N/A
Shrinkage*** % .4
Melt Point °C None
Decomposition Temp.
Chemical Resistance to Alkali: Good at room temperature but degraded by strong alkalis at high temp.
For over 25 years, FIBER-LINE® has provided science-
driven expertise that improves the performance and
the end-use processing of high performance fibers.
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ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ LX Light Blocking Additive for PET
A bright white, light blocking technology for UHT dairy packaging
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ LX Light Blocking Additive
provides high-performance light blocking
technology and protection for liquid dairy products
in monolayer polyethylene (PET) bottles.
Available primarily in North America, the Lactra
LX technology is especially effective in ultra-high
temperature (UHT) liquid dairy products which have
a longer shelf life and need greater protection due to
ambient storage conditions.
Traditionally, UHT liquid dairy products have
been packaged in laminated paperboard cartons,
pouches, or multilayer high-density polyethylene
(HDPE) and PET bottles.
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When bonded to the
metal, the polymer core mimics a natural disc, absorbing impact and shock while
bearing mechanical stresses from the vertebrae.
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HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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