Although polyketone is a relatively new class of polymer, it is growing in popularity as application engineers seek high-performing alternatives to nylons and POM amid supply constraints and sustainability goals. POM is based on polymerized formaldehyde, which makes the polymer sensitive to thermal degradation, releasing formaldehyde gas. On the other hand, the PK structure is based on copolymerized carbon monoxide and ethylene, which is more thermally stable than POM and does not release formaldehyde as it thermally degrades.

High strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio: Pultruded composites are strong and stiff, yet they are also lightweight. Electrical insulation: Fiberglass pultrusions can be engineered to be non-conductive, making them ideal for electrical applications where dielectric properties are required. However, if you need a composite material with high transverse strength or a complex geometry, then you may need to consider other options.

High strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio: Pultruded composites are strong and stiff, yet they are also lightweight. Electrical insulation: Fiberglass pultrusions can be engineered to be non-conductive, making them ideal for electrical applications where dielectric properties are required. However, if you need a composite material with high transverse strength or a complex geometry, then you may need to consider other options.

High strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio: Pultruded composites are strong and stiff, yet they are also lightweight. Electrical insulation: Fiberglass pultrusions can be engineered to be non-conductive, making them ideal for electrical applications where dielectric properties are required. However, if you need a composite material with high transverse strength or a complex geometry, then you may need to consider other options.

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These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials. This leading-edge product offering of high performance alternatives to typical fiber reinforced composites and traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal serves applications requiring high strength- to-weight ratios, stiffness, and dimensional stability. 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.

Our solutions can be functionalized to provide characteristics including electrical insulation, thermal insulation, radiopacity, low thermal expansion, flexural memory, and load damping, while delivering desired performance and aesthetic specifications. Thermoplastic chemistry enables CFRTP composites to be incorporated into high volume manufacturing processes such as compression and injection molding as well as into structures with dissimilar materials via overmolding, adhesive bonding, and thermal lamination. 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.

CLEVELAND – Consumer, healthcare, transportation and building products manufacturers now have a high-performance material that offers excellent performance and sustainability in one, cost-effective, vinyl-based material package. Compared to other flexible vinyls, Geon BIO materials feature a wider processing window and enhanced thermal stability, which may improve manufacturing efficiency to deliver reduced production costs.

To download a high-resolution image, please click here: FOR MEDIA USE ONLY  Avient materials can address key EVSE performance, function, and design areas including outdoor durability, impact resistance, thermal management, and fire safety.

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