Long fiber composites, in particular, are well-suited for replacing metal, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and the ease of injection molding, which can expand design options and streamline processing steps.   Advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, when complemented by in-depth design and material knowledge, facilitates precise prediction of the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer materials. For more technical details on the structural performance of reinforced polymers using CAE, automotive design engineers may access material data and models for Avient’s fiber-reinforced solutions using Hexagon’s Digimat-MX Tool.

Materials include specially formulated engineered polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, and continuous-fiber thermoplastic and thermoset composites. Photo Credit: ©ThinkStock Photo Caption: As advanced mobility technologies race forward, PolyOne has developed an evolving generation of engineered polymers and composites tailored to solve the demands of the connected vehicle.

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GlasArmor panels made with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites provide excellent ballistic stopping power for the MPS while meeting the requirement of being lightweight and portable. They are constructed from layers of 0°/90° woven E-glass fiber reinforcements combined with a proprietary resin system in a continuous pultrusion manufacturing process. The composite material is 25% the weight of comparable steel structures and also weights significantly less than concrete, making them easily deployable in the field.  

Cost-effective alternative to PA66 glass fiber-reinforced materials Thermoplastic Elastomers Our GLS™ line of thermoplastic elastomers from a wide range of technologies to suit an even wider variety of purposes

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced PES composite reduced weight 40% and met FAA requirements for flammability and survivability

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced PES composite reduced weight 40% and met FAA requirements for flammability and survivability

BATTERY JUNCTION BOX Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Integrated EMI/RFI shielding • Lightweight • Easier to process vs metals MODULE CONNECTOR Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Flame resistance • Easy molding • Good stiffness and mechanical strength • Thermal conductivity EV CONNECTOR Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Non-halogenated flame retardant performance • Colorable (RAL Orange) • Reduced carbon footprint vs PA6 and PA66 COOLING SYSTEM Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Tensile strength • Chemical resistance • Thermal conductivity BATTERY FRAME Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Flame resistance • Easy molding • Lightweight • Non-halogenated flame retardant HOUSING TRAY OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Design integration & freedom • Structural performance • EMI shielding BATTERY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Integrated EMI/RFI shielding • Lightweight • Easier to process vs metals BATTERY HOUSING/COVER OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics • Metal replacement • Lightweighting • Flame retardancy • Structural performance • Design integration & freedom Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Localized biaxial reinforcement • Impact performance • Overmolding compatibility • Flame retardancy • Integrated assembly point stiffening ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR EV BATTERIES CELL MODULE Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Flame resistance • Easy molding • Good stiffness and mechanical strength • Thermal conductivity UNDERBODY PROTECTION Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Superior impact performance • Significantly lighter than steel • Simplified integration with housing • Corrosion resistance • Flame retardancy

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