https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/kevlar-para-aramid
It was first commercially used in the 1970’s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.
Fiber-Line Fiber Selection Guide
Fiber-Line™ Engineered Synthetic Fiber Products
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Nymax Motorcycle Trunk Application Snapshot.pdf
TRANSPORTATION
OEM
A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E
T R U N K L I D & B A S E
• Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass
fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues
• Black with an easy-to-paint surface
• UV resistant
• Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative
material with excellent balance of physical
properties and durability
• Achieved comparable performance while
improving paintability
• Quickly provided samples and offered on-site
application development and technical
support at molding trials
Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced
Nylon 6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/news/apr-recognizes-oncolor-nir-sortable-colorants-avient-preferred-recyclability
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In addition, testing is underway to support an application for MPG recognition for the same colorants for polypropylene resin (PP).
Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable
Fiber-Line™ Ripcords
Fiber-Line Engineered Fibers - Products & Applications
PET Polyester Fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-rec-polymer-colorants
Available for use in multiple resins in standard or custom color solutions
OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants provided this fiber manufacturer a PCF calculation to help in meeting sustainability targets
Paint Replacement Concentrates: Smartbatch™ FX
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Garage Door Composite Panel Application Bulletin.pdf
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC PANELS
MATERIALS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Facesheet Resins
Polypropylene (PP)
PETG
Facesheet
Reinforcement
Glass Fiber
Core Materials
PET Foam
PP Honeycomb
Characteristics
Lightweight
Excellent Impact Resistance
Formable
Value Engineered Facesheets
Recyclable
2-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°
Unidirectional Composite
Tape
3-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°/0°
4-layer
Composite Laminate
0°/90°/90°/0°
POLYSTRAND™ CONTINUOUS FIBER LAMINATES
Configuration
Wood & Polystrand X-ply
0°/90°
Aluminum & Polystrand X-ply
0°/90°
Common Material Reinforcements
POLYSTRAND™ COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS
Configuration
Fiber Reinforced Facesheet
Fiber Reinforced Facesheet
Core Material
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
Compared with
a traditional painting process, injection-molded Artisan materials also offer additional sustainable benefits:
energy use and VOC emissions are reduced by eliminating secondary painting or in-mold labeling.
Fibers on Surface
(Splay)
Melt temperature
too low
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase mold temperature
• Increase injection speed
Wet material
• Check moisture.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/wire-cable-1-pager.pdf
APPLICATIONS: Power cables, Ethernet category cables, industrial cables, solar installation cables, coaxial cables,
fiber optics, hybrid cables
SYNCURE™
Cross-Linked Polyethylene for Power Cable Insulation
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion
• Fast extrusion speeds
• UL 44 & UL 4703 flame performance
• UL/CSA bulletins
MAXXAM™ FR W&C
Flame Retardant Polypropylene for Category Cable
Insulation and Cross-Webs
• Alternative to FEP
• Low dielectric
• Thin wall extrusion capabilities
• UL 444 & plenum yellow card flame performance
FIRECON™
Flame Retardant Chlorinated Polyethylene
for Industrial Cable Jackets
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Low temperature properties
• UV resistance
• UL 44 flame performance
ECCOH™ LSFOH
Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen for Insulation
and Jackets
• Low smoke and toxicity
• Improved fire safety
• Resistance to chemicals
• UL44 and CPR flame performance
ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS
MAXXAM™ SY
Foamed Polypropylene for Coaxial Cable Insulation
SYNPRENE™
Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers
POLYMIX™
Customer Proprietary Formulations
For more information, please visit avient.com
or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
Available in a wide range of customizable colors,
these impact-modified nylon formulations
eliminate secondary painting processes—unlike
traditional materials such as painted plastics or
metals—providing the added manufacturing and
sustainability benefits of reducing energy use and
removing VOC emissions.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/news/sustainable-tpes-avient-featured-spe-tpo-conference
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This includes technologies for lightweighting, colorants for secondary paint replacement, and bio-polymers.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility