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To quantify and reduce risk over time, Avient monitors several key performance indicators on a regular basis: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost Time Injury/Illness Rate (LTIR), Severity Rate (SR) and Injuries of High Consequence (IOHC).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Fiber-Line Winding Product Bulletin.pdf
Our products add important characteristics, such as water-blocking, water repellence,
adhesion, color, and wear & UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-frp.pdf
• Resin chemistry is optimized for process conditions, fiber adhesion,
and end-use application of FRP.
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The
concentrates provide high glossiness and metallic
effects and can be customized to offer scratch
resistance, anti-dust adhesion, UV resistance, and
more.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Alternatives to Nylon 6_6 Brochure %281%29.pdf
HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Incorporates a minimum of 95% post-consumer
recycled PET resin and 58% glass fiber
• Available in unidirectional tape, 2-layer X-ply™
and 3-layer tri-ply laminates
• Excellent bondability to other materials via
thermal lamination or adhesives
• Impact and corrosion resistant
• Improved carbon footprint vs. traditional
polyester-based composite tape
APPLICATIONS
Recycled content unidirectional tapes and
laminates are well-suited for applications that
benefit from the light weight, high strength,
and impact resistance of continuous glass fiber
reinforced rPET including:
• Commercial vehicles
• Trailers
• Structural automotive applications
• Consumer electronics and accessories
• Outdoor sporting equipment and
adventure gear
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/CAI Animal Free Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa™ & OnCap™ Anti-blocking Additives
In order to prevent self-adhesion of plastic films or
sheets, anti-blocking additives reduce the surface
coefficient of friction by creating a slightly rougher
or smoother surface.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-belthose-reinforcement.pdf
FL.Datasheet Belt&Hose Reinforcement.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Flexible & lightweight reinforcements
• Limited elongation & high strength
• Various twisted & corded constructions
available
• Significantly reduce fraying during
processing
• Metered lengths available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR BELT & HOSE REINFORCEMENT
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Carbon Fiber
• PET Polyester
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• Bondcoat™:
Adhesion promotion to urethanes
Overview
• FIBER-LINE® produces various twisted and corded products for
re-inforcement in drive/timing belts and hoses.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-industrialfabricyarn.pdf
FL.Datasheet IndustrialFabricYarn.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Available Flat or Twisted
• Material can be “Rolled flat” to remove
false or producers’ twist
• Metered lengths and various spool sizes
available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR INDUSTRIAL FABRIC YARN
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Carbon Fiber
• Fiberglass
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Vibrant Colors for Aesthetic Applications
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion & High-Temperature Resistance
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Adhesion Promotion
• FIBER-LINE® Repelcoat™:
Water Repellancy
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Degradation Prevention
Overview
• FIBER-LINE®’s offering of Industrial Fabric Yarn are utilized in a wide
range of applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Fiber-Line Braiding Product Bulletin.pdf
Our products add important characteristics, such as water-blocking, water repellence,
adhesion, color, and wear & UV-resistance to these and many other applications.