https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rethinking-materials-automotive-aftermarket-parts?ind[]=6601
Offered long glass fiber thermoplastic with 3x the strength of incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling
Facilitated lightweighting with a 50% long glass fiber PA66 thermoplastic that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-long-fiber-composites-based-nylon-reclaimed-end-life-fishing-nets
Formulations are available globally in a standard black color at typical weight percentages of long glass fiber, long carbon fiber, or hybrid combinations.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-materials-acma-s-thermoplastic-composites-conference
Additionally, as part of the TCC conference program, Jonathan Spiegel, Senior Engineer of Advanced Composites at Avient, will co-present with Benjamin Willis, Director of Product Development at Re:Build Manufacturing, on the Manufacture of Sandwich Structure of Recycled HDPE and Continuous Glass Reinforced HDPE Composite using Extrusion-Compression Molding.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/news/newly-expanded-versaflex-pf-thermoplastic-elastomers-surface-protective-films-ultra-high-adhesion-series-available-avient
Its low glass transition temperature delivers excellent flexibility, good gel condition, and processability.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/thermoset-composites-tri-fold-product-selection-guide.pdf
PRODUCT MATERIAL DESCRIPTION COLOR MAX THICKNESS IN (MM) MAX WIDTH IN (CM) FLEXURAL MODULUS Msi (GPa) FLEXURAL STRENGTH ksi (MPa) GLASS % GC-70-UL Glass/Epoxy Any 0.1 (2.5) 17.75 (45) 5.8 (39.99) 210 (1448) 70 GC-66-ULW Glass/Epoxy, 90° Weft Any 0.1 (2.5) 17.75 (45) 4.5 (31.03) 130 (896) 66 GC-70-ULS Glass/Epoxy, 1080 Woven Scrim Any 0.1 (2.5) 17.75 (45) 5.8 (39.99) 210 (1448) 70 GC-70-ULZ Glass/Epoxy Natural 0.04 (1.0) 8.75 (22.2) 6.8 (46.89) 245 (1689) 70 GC-70-ULC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.04 (1.0) 8.0 (20.3) 19.9 (137.21) 300 (2069) 70 http://www.polyone.com/content/product-selection-help-form BARSTOCK All barstock composites are machined to size with a surface finish prepared to fit customer requirements.
STANDARD BARSTOCK PRODUCTS PRODUCT MATERIAL DESCRIPTION COLOR MAX THICKNESS IN (MM) MAX WIDTH IN (CM) FLEXURAL MODULUS Msi (GPa) FLEXURAL STRENGTH ksi (MPa) GLASS % GC-67-UB Glass/Epoxy Black 0.575 (14.6) 11.75 (29.8) 5.8 (39.99) 153 (1055) 67 GC-67-UBZ Glass/Epoxy Black 0.5 (12.7) 8.75 (22.2) 5.8 (39.99) 153 (1055) 67 GC-60-UBC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.25 (6.35) 4.0 (10.2) 12.5 (86.19) 150 (1034) 60 GC-67-UBW Glass/Epoxy, 90° Weft Blue 0.25 (6.35) 8.75 (22.2) 4.8 (33.10) 150 (1034) 67 http://www.polyone.com/content/product-selection-help-form PULTRUDED PROFILES - TYPICAL PROPERTIES The Glasforms™ pultrusion process creates continuous, constant cross-sectional profiles with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance.
TENSILE STRENGTH ksi (MPa) TENSILE MODULUS Msi (GPa) FLEXURAL STRENGTH ksi (MPa) FLEXURAL MODULUS Msi (GPa) COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH ksi (MPa) DENSITY lb/in3 (g/cm3) GLASS % ASTM Standard ASTM D3916/D638 ASTM D3916/D638 ASTM D4476/D790 ASTM D4476/D790 ASTM D695 ASTM D792 ASTM D2584 Glass Fiber Reinforced 110-150 (750-1000) 5.5-7.0 (38-48) 100-130 (700-900) 5.5-6.5 (38-45) 60-110 (415-750) .068-.073 (1.9-2.0) 65-75 Carbon Fiber Reinforced 405 (2800) 24 (165) 180 (1200) 21 (145) 150 (1000) 0.058 (1.6) 75 Multiaxial Glass Reinforced 45-60 (310-415) 2.6-3.5 (18-24) 65 (450) 2.1-2.7 (15-19) 40 (275) 0.066 (1.8) 45-55 STANDARD SIZES http://www.polyone.com/content/product-selection-help-form CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WOUND PROFILES This table represents examples of common continuous filament wound profile sizes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avient-design-ergonomic-design-guide.pdf
The team selected a long glass fiber-reinforced nylon material (Complēt™ PA66-LGF50 composite) for the shaft substrate to provide strength and to withstand hammering impact.
The image shows the result of a fill analysis that predicts the polymer flow in the mold.
Figure 27: Mold flow fill analysis https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center HOW AVIENT CAN HELP We can help you improve the ergonomic properties of your handheld device to achieve greater usability, comfort, safety and satisfaction.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/3b - Corporate Governance Guidelines.Draft Feb. 2024.v1.2.Revised.4-16-24.Final_.pdf
Board Leadership Structure The Board selects the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and determines from time to time whether the positions are to be combined and filled by one person or separated and filled by two persons.
The Board shall consider as candidates for nomination for election or re-election to the Board, or to fill vacancies and new directorships on the Board, only those individuals who agree to tender, promptly following their election, re-election or appointment, an irrevocable resignation that will be effective upon (a) the occurrence of a Majority Withheld Vote for that director in his or her next election and (b) acceptance of the tendered resignation by the Board.
The Board will appoint the membership of any search committee that may be necessary to fill the office of Chief Executive Officer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/SEM Solutions for E-Batteries Infographic_v2.pdf
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
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/fiber-reinforced-polymer
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) is also known as glass reinforced polymer (GRP).
Traditional GRP is composed of high strength E-glass fibers impregnated with a variety of specialized proprietary resins.