The high strength-to-weight ratio of long fiber composites makes them a suitable metal replacement medium for those seeking to reduce weight.   In conjunction with proper component design, long fiber composites can provide the same level of mechanical performance as common die cast metals (ie: magnesium, zamak, and aluminum). Complex Geometry – Switching from methods of metal forming to injection molding long fiber composites allows production of components with more complex geometries.  

CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels reduced component complexity compared to metal for door panel on rail car Polystrand™ aPET thermoplastic composite tri-ply laminate solution replaced metal and provided an impact resistant and corrosion-proof composite material to prevent dents and rust. Polystrand™, Glasforms™, and Gordon Composites™ are exceptional alternatives to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic, and metal for automotive applications.

Avient solutions help you attract consumers with premium color and metallic effects. Our polymer solutions help you emulate the look and feel of glass and metal. Our polymer solutions help you emulate the look and feel of glass and metal.

OnColor™ FX Smartbatch™ adds metallic style and improves cost performance of exterior automotive trim Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals

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Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50% Artisan™ high-gloss, metallic effect ABS formulation provided paint replacement solution to meet electronic applications needs Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English & Spanish language version)

Learn about long fiber technology and why it’s replacing metal. Colorant Chromatics™ and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors provided lightweight and food contact-approved colors solutions for molders CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels reduced component complexity compared to metal for door panel on rail car

FRP pultrusions offer several advantages over traditional materials, like metals, ceramics, and unreinforced plastics. Carbon fiber pultrusions are exceptionally lighter than metal and other materials. Pultruded composites offer a number of advantages over traditional metals and plastics. 

FRP pultrusions offer several advantages over traditional materials, like metals, ceramics, and unreinforced plastics. Carbon fiber pultrusions are exceptionally lighter than metal and other materials. Pultruded composites offer a number of advantages over traditional metals and plastics.