However, most of the combinations were limited to hard thermoplastics only. This is achieved by molding a soft skin of thermoplastic elastomer over a hard engineering plastic. The other commercially available TPE’s were processed as per the recommendations made in their respective data sheets.

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Homepage // News Center // PolyOne to Begin Thermoplastic Elastomer Production in India CLEVELAND – February 7, 2018 – PolyOne Corporation today announced it expects to begin production of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) this summer at its existing facility in Pune, India. This investment at our facility in Pune answers customers’ desire for a domestic supplier able to offer expertise in color, engineered materials and thermoplastic elastomers,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne.

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Want to learn more about the differences between thermosets and thermoplastics? Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are produced by pulling continuous glass rovings through thermoplastic resin to impregnate the fibers and form a unidirectional tape. This single-ply tape can be layered to form multi-axial laminate sheets and rolls by stacking layers of tape in varying directions and applying heat and pressure.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Features Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Materials at ACMA’s Thermoplastic Composites Conference Avient Features Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Materials at ACMA’s Thermoplastic Composites Conference SAN DIEGO – March 18, 2024 – Today, Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, announced it will highlight Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite solutions, including new ThermoBallistic™ ballistic-resistant panels, next week at the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA) Thermoplastic Composites Conference (TCC), a conference dedicated to the advancement of thermoplastic composite materials and applications through education and networking.  

Smarter Materials™: High-Performance Thermoplastics,” our newest eBook, is now available. What market trends and requirements call for these high-performance thermoplastics? The heat destroys many pigments used in engineering thermoplastics.

Replacing metal with engineered thermoplastics, vinyl and specialty polymer sheet can help you reach these goals.        

POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PANELS APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURE BENEFIT Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural performance and increased payloads Resistance to UV light, chemicals, moisture degradation and rot Withstands harsh conditions Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials FEATURE BENEFIT Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap Large format Improved aesthetics with seamless designs Made via continuous-fiber manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels are engineered to provide simplified installation, long-lasting components, and overall cost reduction. Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores. FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM HONEY COMB Through- bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Highest pullout strengths Requires pilot hole ✓ Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use— no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments ✓ Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout ✓ Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ FASTENER SELECTION Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Debuts ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels at CAMX 2023 ThermoBallistic™ thermoplastic composite panels Thermoplastic Composites: