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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

We can even help you rethink existing fiber filled thermoplastic materials.            Some of the primary benefits of engineered thermoplastics when compared to metal include: OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES REDUCE WEIGHT, ADD STRENGTH TO INDUSTRY-FIRST SNOWBOARD BINDINGS Discover how Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics can add lightweight strength and durability to your application. Injection overmolding with thermoplastic composite laminates combines the advantages of injection molding—the ability to create complex shapes and fast cycle times—with the lightweight strength and durability of continuous fiber reinforcement. THE IMPACT The injection-overmolded Polystrand composite construction in Rome’s Black Label binding is the first of its kind in the industry.

Avient Expands Long Fiber Composites Portfolio Using Recycled Content Avient announces new long fiber reinforced composites formulated with post-industrial recycled resin content, for applications including office furnis Avient introduces recycled-content composite materials and showcases advanced composites and engineered fibers at JEC World 2022 in Paris.

OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) Advanced Mobility Composite Structures

Polystrand™ R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Meet Sustainability Goals and Maintain Performance Consumers, end-users, and legislators are demanding improved sustainability in an increasing number of products. Polystrand™ R continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are made with a resin matrix of greater than 95% post-consumer recycled PET (rPET). TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with 58% glass fiber reinforcement CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production Polystrand R 5840B made with rPET has a lower carbon footprint than traditional polyester-based products; 44% lower than PETG and 31% lower than APET. 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 RPET PETG APET kg C O 2e /k g pr od uc t

CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. The unique positioning of the continuous glass fibers within the Polystrand™ material makes the very thin profile of the FlexSpring™ composite insoles possible,” said Gordon. © 2023, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about how Polystrand continuous fiber reinforced composites can benefit your product, call +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com/composites

CLEVELAND – PolyOne today announced development of reSound™ NF reinforced materials, based on an eco-conscious, natural fiber-filled technology. Testing at Fraunhofer ICT Institute in Pfinztal, Germany has shown that a 40% filled reSound™ NF formulation has equivalent performance to a 30% filled short glass fiber reinforced alternative, at a 7-8% lower density. Caption: New reSound™ NF natural fiber reinforced polymers help manufacturers reach goals for performance and sustainability.