https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-novoloid.pdf
Novoloid fibers are composed of 76% carbon, 18% oxygen, & 6% hydrogen.
Novoloid can also be used a precursor to carbon fiber.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient-2023-Sustainability-Report_6.pdf
Reducing Carbon Footprint What is carbon footprint?
How does Avient help reduce carbon footprint?
This tool encourages investments in low-carbon & carbon-free technologies while increasing the visibility of, and encouraging accountability for, the impact of carbon emissions on the business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-closurelogic-cap-liner-english.pdf
GLS TPE - Closurelogic Cap Liner - English CLOSURELOGIC GMBH A L U M I N U M C A P L I N E R • Compliance with food contact regulations • Seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles • Excellent pressure retention for carbonated beverages • Provided a low migration TPE with outstanding organoleptic properties • Enabled processing at temperatures 20°C lower than comparative materials GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-pultrusion.pdf
Key Features • .25mm – 5.00mm sizes available • Round, oval, rectangular shapes available • Swellcoat® water blocking SAP available • Additional up jacketing up to 17mm • Dielectric Strength Members (exception of carbon) • Rod printing available for accurate length reading FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE FOR PULTRUSION • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • Fiberglass FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS ADDED BY PULTRUSION • Strength elements • Central Strength Members • Tracer Wire PULTRUSION FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS Overview FIBER-LINE® pultrusion is the process of impregnating and curing fibers in a resin system to form a rigid rod.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/TPE Whitepaper_0.pdf
Parts Cost Surplus Stock Carbon Footprint Power Consumption Production Time TPE Benefits TPEs can reduce: TPE Applications TPEs can used to produce: Better grips on instruments Easy branding Easy-to-open pill bottles Needs to Meet Future Growth 2010 TPE Substrate 2030 Future Demand 2050 Supply Chain Capacity TPE Substrate Parts Cost Surplus Stock Carbon Footprint Power Consumption Production Time TPE Benefits TPEs can reduce: TPE Applications TPEs can used to produce: Better grips on instruments Easy branding Easy-to-open pill bottles Needs to Meet Future Growth 2010 TPE Substrate 2030 Future Demand 2050 Supply Chain Capacity TPE Substrate 3© 2020 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 3.
Parts Cost Surplus Stock Carbon Footprint Power Consumption Production Time TPE Benefits TPEs can reduce: TPE Applications TPEs can used to produce: Better grips on instruments Easy branding Easy-to-open pill bottles Needs to Meet Future Growth 2010 TPE Substrate 2030 Future Demand 2050 Supply Chain Capacity TPE Substrate 4© 2020 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 CASE IN POINT: STOPPERS AND SEPTUMS Versaflex™ HC TPE from Avient offers customers an exceptional alternative to rubber for septums and stoppers.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/healthcare-additives
Long Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
Carbon Fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations
Long Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
Carbon Fiber
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Archery Cable Guard Application Snapshot.pdf
CABLE GUARD C O M P O U N D A R C H E R Y B O W • Consistent quality that withstands extreme outdoor conditions • Dimensional stability to improve durability and extend product life • Lightweight material for easy customer handling • Strong, long-lasting quality • Maintained stiffness and straightness while upholding performance and aesthetic specifications • Provided dimensional stability necessary for outdoor applications • High strength-to-weight ratio enabled high performance without adding significant weight Glasforms™ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Rod KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/Concrete Reinforcement Application Snapshot.pdf
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT I N F R A S T R U C T U R E R E P A I R • Alternative to steel for reduced weight and improved corrosion resistance • Surface modification capabilities to improve concrete adhesion • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • Durable, long-lasting performance to extend service life • Provided peel ply and other surface modification capabilities that comply with specific CA regulations and allowed for better adhesion with concrete • Performed with higher strength-to-weight ratio than typical steel alternatives • Prolonged service life by resisting corrosion and dampening vibration Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM C A S T E R W H E E L • Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster • Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of daily use • Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency of maintenance • Formulated two materials that chemically bond seamlessly to minimize slip • Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting improved user maneuverability • Offered an injection-moldable alternative to metal that led to a more functional design and reduced vibration Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and TPU Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?