https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-trail-bicycle-suspension-link.pdf
Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link
PERFORMANCE
CYCLING OEM
T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N
L I N K
• Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue
• Structural strength and toughness capability
• Endure repeated piston actions during use
• Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33%
• Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic
conversion
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm composite met specifications
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/lubrione-ear-protection-case-study-one-pager.pdf
E A R D E F E N D E R B R A C K E T
• Minimize shrinkage
• Good mechanical resistance
• Good wear resistance
• Collaborated with Avient Design to provide
detailed material analysis and recommendations
within one month of initial customer enquiry
• Demonstrated material performance and
compatibility with customer’s existing
manufacturing process using mold flow analysis
• Provided an internally lubricated material allowing
customer to streamline manufacturing process
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Nymax - Utility Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
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INDUSTRIAL
HOUSING OEM
U T I L I T Y B O X S T I F F E N E R
• Meet material stiffness requirement of 12,000 MPa flex
modulus
• Stable raw material supply
• Formulated a solution that meets economic
and mechanical property requirements
• Quickly sampled and qualified the new
material at multiple facilities
• Enabled manufacturing at scale by using
packaging that minimized moisture uptake
during transit and storage
• Provided a stable supply of post-industrial
recycled (PIR) PA66 to offset prime PA66
Nymax™ REC Glass-Filled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/mulch-films-case-study-spanish.pdf
BIODEGRADABLES Y
COMPOSTABLES
P E L Í C U L A S D E A B O N O
• Cumplimiento de la norma europea EN17033 u OK
Compost
• Estándares de color blanco y negro
disponibles bajo diferentes certificaciones
TÜV Austria (OK Compost y más)
• Soporte completo para la certificación del
producto final para EN13432 y EN17033
• Formuladas con pigmentos probados y
aprobados por un organismo certificado
OnColor™ Bio-Colorants
REQUISITOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/mevopur-pharma-packaging-1-page-case-study.pdf
PHARMACEUTICAL
PACKAGING OEM
V I A L S , B O T T L E S &
C O N T A I N E R S
• Raw materials pre-tested to USP 661.1 and ICHQ3D
guidelines
• Stabilization during molding and sterilization processes for
both opaque and transparent polymer materials
• Certified formulations available globally
• Offered pre-tested raw materials and
produced in an ISO 13485 certified site,
minimizing risk across the pharmaceutical
value chain
• Delivered specialized formulated solutions
to meet stringent pharmaceutical packaging
requirements
• Provided global formulations transferrable
from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities
Mevopur™ Healthcare Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Power Tool Manufacturer Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
MANUFACTURER
P O W E R T O O L B A T T E R Y P A C K
• Non-Halogen to industry standards
• Increased thermal conductivity
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• Corporate color
• Provided a non-halogenated solution for
Bosch while increasing the thermal
conductivity
• Supported with regulatory and technical
knowledge
• Helped to source a UL-listed material from
the EU for production in China with identical
quality
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/MAXXAM NHFR Push Buttons Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Appliance Manufacturer
APPLIANCE
MANUFACTURER
P U S H B U T T O N S
• Non-halogen to industry standards
• Lower density
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• High aesthetics
• Provided a non-halogenated solution while
improving the performance of the formerly used
halogenated grade
• Supported the project with various expertise in
design, regulatory and technical support
• Helped to reduce the system cost and make our
customer more competitive in the market
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Brochure.pdf
Improved Thermal Stability & Reduced Yellowing
Based on APR Critical Guidance Test Data
3mm Plaque Actual APR Tolerance
L* 91 >82
da* -0.61 >-3
db* -0.38 1.5
Sample Delta L* Delta b*
Reference -7.5 11.3
Reference + RHC -5.6 8.6
INCREASED rPET CONTENT & IMPROVED QUALITY
SmartHeat RHC is
APR accredited for both
Critical Guidance and
Bottle-to-Bottle,
and is EPBP approved.
IMPROVED BOTTLE
QUALITY
+2% in
neck
weight
+3% in
body
weight
-12% in
base
weight
8.5g 0.5L bottle, 60% rPET
Polymer Weight Distribution
Based on commercially produced water
bottles, 51,000bph
Mechanical Strength
Increasing SmartHeat RHC Concentration
Based on PTI 14.4g 0.5L water bottles, Instron testing
To
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14
15
16
17
8
9
10
11
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20
40
60
80
100
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Burst Pressure
Increasing SmartHeat RHC Concentration
Based on 8.5g, 0.5L commercially produced water bottles
B
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st
P
re
ss
ur
e
(B
ar
)
14
15
16
17
8
9
10
11
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20
40
60
80
100
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
REDUCED CO2 EMISSIONS
Increasing SmartHeat RHC Concentration
Based on a commercial process producing 8.5g 0.5L water bottles as 51,000bph
25% reduction in energy consumed during the bottle blowing process
En
er
gy
k
W
Reduce Energy Consumption
SmartHeat RHC increases the heat-up rate for preforms, enabling energy reductions
for the heating lamps used during the bottle blowing process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/2020-composite-springs-product-selection-install-guide.pdf
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Sample thickness 0.25 in/6.35mm
TEMPERATURE
FLEXURAL STRENGTH ASTM
D790
FLEXURAL MODULUS ASTM
D790
°F °C ksi MPa msi GPa
-60 -51 173 1193 5.00 34.48
70 21 155 1069 5.11 35.23
160 71 138 952 5.04 34.75
250 121 110 758 4.70 32.41
300 149 78 538 4.22 29.10
-60 -51 176 1211 5.64 38.92
70 21 143 989 5.36 36.98
160 71 120 824 5.57 38.41
250 121 61 423 4.82 33.24
-60 -51 163 1125 4.19 28.88
70 21 120 824 3.85 26.51
160 71 86 595 3.83 26.44
250 121 40 274 3.19 22.00
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MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
TESTING NOTES
Springs were fatigue tested at 4 hz in a cantilevered loading.
TEMPERATURE, MPa
Temperature (C)
Fl
ex
ur
al
S
tr
en
gt
h
(M
Pa
)
Fl
ex
ur
al
M
od
ul
us
(G
Pa
)
20
25
30
35
40
Glass/Epoxy
High Temp
Glass/Vinyl ester
1409040-10-60
0
300
600
900
1200
1500
Glass/Epoxy
High Temp Epoxy/Glass
Glass/Vinyl Ester
1901409040-10-60
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
14801280108088068048028080
FLEXURAL MODULUS VS.
TEMPERATURE, GPa
Temperature (C)
20
25
30
35
40
Glass/Epoxy
High Temp
Glass/Vinyl ester
1409040-10-60
0
300
600
900
1200
1500
Glass/Epoxy
High Temp Epoxy/Glass
Glass/Vinyl Ester
1901409040-10-60
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
14801280108088068048028080
FLEXURAL FATIGUE STRENGTH, MPa
Cycles to Failure (in thousands)
Fl
ex
ur
al
F
at
iq
ue
S
tr
en
gt
h
(M
Pa
)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Proper installation of composite springs from Avient is
essential to achieve optimal performance and maximum
service life.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Modular Wall Construction_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
R E S I D E N T I A L BU I L D I N G
M A N U FA C T U R E R
M O D U L A R W A L L C O N S T R U C T I O N
• Technical expertise to provide a custom composite panel
that meets performance requirements
• High strength-to-weight ratio compared to incumbent
materials
• High impact resistance, durability, and structural integrity
• On-site technical support with product
development, including rigorous material
sampling and testing
• Custom-formulated panel structures
meeting impact and lightweight
requirements
• Technical capabilities to provide a solution
meeting residential fire testing
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?