Advanced Composites Explained Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites Introduction to TPEs that universally bond to non-polar substrates such as polypropylene

Advanced Composites Explained Cesa™ Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation delivers service and performance for transportation OEM

Advanced Composites Explained Cesa™ Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation delivers service and performance for transportation OEM

Advanced Composites Explained Cesa™ Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation delivers service and performance for transportation OEM

POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Tapes, Laminates & Panels Polystrand™ high performance composite tapes and laminates are made by combining thermoplastic polymers and continuous fibers to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. Polystrand composite panels are made with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets thermally bonded or adhered to traditional core materials such as honeycomb, foam, aluminum, and nonwovens as reinforcement. Standard and custom tapes, laminates, and panels are available in a variety of combinations of matrix resin systems including PP, PE, PETG, aPET, and PA6, and include fiber reinforcements such as E-Glass and S-Glass.

Fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites offer many advantages over metals when it comes to part design.   At a high level, long fiber and short fiber reinforced solutions vary simply as that – fiber length within the pellets.   Since fiber in long fiber composites is continuous throughout the length of each cut pellet, long fiber materials have a higher fiber aspect ratio than short fiber filled plastics.

Composition Zylon® PBO is a rigid-rod isotropic crystal polymer that is spun by a dry-jet wet-spinning process. Fiber-Line Fiber Selection Guide Fiber-Line™ Fiber Selection Guide

Polystrand™ R continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are made with a resin matrix of greater than 95% post-consumer recycled PET (rPET). KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Incorporates a minimum of 95% post-consumer recycled PET resin and 58% glass fiber • Available in unidirectional tape, 2-layer X-ply™ and 3-layer tri-ply laminates • Excellent bondability to other materials via thermal lamination or adhesives • Impact and corrosion resistant • Improved carbon footprint vs. traditional polyester-based composite tape APPLICATIONS Recycled content unidirectional tapes and laminates are well-suited for applications that benefit from the light weight, high strength, and impact resistance of continuous glass fiber reinforced rPET including: • Commercial vehicles • Trailers • Structural automotive applications • Consumer electronics and accessories • Outdoor sporting equipment and adventure gear PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with 58% glass fiber reinforcement CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production Polystrand R 5840B made with rPET has a lower carbon footprint than traditional polyester-based products; 44% lower than PETG and 31% lower than APET. 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 RPET PETG APET kg C O 2e /k g pr od uc t

Composition Novoloid, or phenolic fiber, is a thermoset organic fiber produced from a phenolic novolac resin. Fiber-Line Fiber Selection Guide Fiber-Line™ Fiber Selection Guide

Composition PET is produced in a melt-spun and drawing process. Fiber-Line Fiber Selection Guide Fiber-Line™ Fiber Selection Guide