https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
DIMENSIONAL
STABILITY
Tight tolerances, minimal warp
SOLUTION: Long fiber
reinforced composites with
polyketone (PK)
POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack
structures, running boards,
brackets, component housings
STRENGTH
High strength-
to-weight ratio,
comparable to metal
SOLUTION: Long fiber
reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES:
Tubular door frames,
accessory motor
mounts, tailgate
locking systems
MANUFACTURING EASE
Injection moldable, design freedom,
insert molding, part consolidation
SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced
composites
POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells,
seat base components, tubular door
frames, accessory linkages
IMPACT
RESISTANCE
Durable in rugged
environments and uses
SOLUTION: Maximum
toughness long fiber
reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Side steps,
bed steps, roof racks,
brackets, bed extenders,
tie downs
CORROSION
RESISTANCE
Metal replacement,
eliminate secondary
coatings
SOLUTION: Long fiber
reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Underbody
skid plate components,
fuel doors, fasteners
SUSTAINABILITY
PIR/PCR content incorporation
with high strength, lightweighting
for fuel economy
SOLUTION: Recycled content
long fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack
structures, fender flares, rail
covers, tail light protectors
LIGHTWEIGHTING
30–40% weight reduction
when switching from metal
SOLUTION: Long carbon
fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Motor
mounts, seating components,
accessory mounts
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
High and low temperature
performance, maintained
properties with UV exposure,
moisture performance
SOLUTION: Long fiber
reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Tail
light protectors, fender
flairs, guards, underbody
components
SURFACE AESTHETICS
Color matches, fiber-rich or
glossy surfaces, carbon fiber
appearance
SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant
long fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars,
side steps, bed steps, bike
mounting brackets, cargo carriers
NEXT-GEN
UPGRADES
Transform your aftermarket parts
with efficient, lightweight long
fiber thermoplastic solutions that
redefine performance with strength,
toughness, and design freedom.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Maxxam BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Formulated with bio-based resin and/or
10–50% filler from renewable plant sources,
Maxxam BIO formulations:
• Reduce product carbon footprint
• Achieve equivalent performance to standard
polyolefin formulations
• Provide good stiffness, durability, impact
resistance and UV stability
• Deliver good surface finish and are easy to color
• Enable customized performance characteristics
depending on application need
• Offer food contact compliance
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Maxxam BIO formulations are suitable for use across
many industries and applications where traditional
polyolefin materials are used, including:
• Transportation Interior Applications -
Decorative profiles, trunk side liners, pillars,
T-cup
• Industrial - Structural parts, furniture
• Consumer - Household goods, personal care
items, packaging, office supplies, food contact
applications
• Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons,
junction boxes
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with bio-based resin and/or
10–50% natural filler
• Utilize natural filler from renewable plant
sources including olive seed based powder
and cellulose fiber
• Offer a lower product carbon footprint
compared to traditional petroleum-based
feedstock
• Can be recycled at end of life
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5036
Natural FD
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5030
Natural FD
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5030
Natural FD X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5001
RS HS Natural
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5033
RS HS Natural
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5034
RS HS Natural
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5035
RS HS Natural
Filler/Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled
30%
Glass Fiber
10%
Mineral
20%
Mineral
30%
Mineral
Density
(ISO 1183)
g/cm 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.12 0.96 1.03 1.12
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) @ 23°C
MPa 1500 1000 1000 6400 1350 1650 2100
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C
MPa 27.0 20.0 20.0 75.0 13.0 14.0 15.0
Tensile Strain
at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C
% 5 50 50 3.0 50 37 18
Charpy Notched
(ISO 179)
kJ/m 5 20 25 10 12 10 10
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5023
RS HS HI
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5025
RS HS
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5004
RS HS
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5003
RS
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5009
RS HS Natural
70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5024
RS HS
Natural 70
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5022
RS HS
Natural 70
Filler/Reinforcement
15%
Olive Seed
Based
25%
Olive Seed
Based
30%
Olive Seed
Based/
10%
Mineral
35%
Olive Seed
Based/
5%
Mineral
15%
Olive Seed
Based/
17%
Glass Fiber/
Mineral
20%
Olive Seed
Based/
20% Glass/
Mineral
10%
Olive Seed
Based/
20%
Mineral
Density
(ISO 1183)
g/ccm 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.07 1.09 1.25 1.10
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) @ 23°C
MPa 1750 2000 2700 2500 3800 3500 4100
Tensile Stress
at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C
MPa 21.0 20.0 30.0 20.0 40.0 35.0 42.0
Tensile Strain
at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C
% 24 5 3 5 3 4 2
Notched Izod
(ISO 180)
kJ/m 15 7 3 2 5 15 7
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – BIO-BASED RESIN – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – OLIVE SEED BASED FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5029 NF HI
UV Black X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5032 NFS
UV Natural
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5020 NF/NFS
UV Natural X1
Maxxam BIO
MX5200-5016 NF
Natural
Filler/Reinforcement 10% Cellulose Fiber 20% Cellulose Fiber 30% Cellulose Fiber 40% Cellulose Fiber
Density
(ISO 1183)
g/ccm 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.07
Tensile Modulus
ISO 527-1) @ 23°C
MPa 1550 1750 2640 3600
Tensile Stress at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C
MPa 33 30 48 55
Tensile Strain at Break
(ISO 527-2) @ 23°C
% 8 12 9 4
Charpy Notched Impact
Strength (ISO 179/1eA)
kJ/m2 5 6 5 5
Charpy Unnotched Impact
Strength (ISO 179/1eU)
kJ/m2 33 49 38 30
MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – CELLULOSE FIBER FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-trail-bicycle-suspension-link.pdf
Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link
PERFORMANCE
CYCLING OEM
T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N
L I N K
• Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue
• Structural strength and toughness capability
• Endure repeated piston actions during use
• Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33%
• Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic
conversion
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm composite met specifications
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-internal-backpack-frame.pdf
MAJOR OUTDOOR
RETAILER
I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E
B A C K P A C K F R A M E
• Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume
production
• Retain shape while carrying wild game load
• Toughness to survive backcountry use
• Easy cleaning after use
• Lowered production cost by substituting
injection molded composite for thermoset
layup
• Redesigned frame to meet higher structural
load requirements
• Integrated design features to ease cleaning
and improve functionality
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-moisture-resistant-watercraft-steering-column-application-snapshot.pdf
PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT OEM
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
• Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly
• Withstand outdoor UV exposure
• Weight reduction for improved performance
• Corrosion and moisture resistance
• Premium aesthetic
• Provided a material that met application load
requirements and allowed for part
consolidation
• Delivered confidence in changing material
through design consultation, robust Mold Flow
simulation support, and UV customization
• Incorporated carbon fiber to support a
marketing story
Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
Carbon Fiber
Long Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers
Carbon Fiber
Long Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Carbon Fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-additives-polyolefin-films
Long Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Carbon Fiber
Provide the ultimate protection for non-carbonated products and carbonated beverages
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient-2022-Sustainability-Report.pdf
Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and
methane) generated by individual actions.
How does Avient help reduce carbon footprint?
Furthermore, Avient has instituted an internal cost of carbon to encourage investments in low-carbon
and carbon-free technologies.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Colorant Chromatics Brochure_2024.pdf
A COMPLETE
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
A full range of Colorant Chromatics technologies includes:
• Color and/or additive concentrates
• Specialty compounds including conductive,
carbon fiber, CNT, filled, glass, carbon, minerals
• Additive concentrates including specialty compounds
such as UV, acid scavengers, lubricants/mold release,
and foaming agents
• Pigment dispersions
• Inks and additives for processors of high-
performance plastics and fluoropolymers
HIGH-
TEMPERATURE
SOLUTIONS/
INJECTION
MOLDING
Minimum order quantities for color concentrates
and compounds for high-performance polymers
are as low as 10 lbs. (5kg), enabling you to manage
inventory better and order only what you need.
Controlled dispersion
and high-quality carbon black materials enable you
to achieve optimal performance for high-temperature
extrusion and molding processes.
Carbon/Graphite Fiber compounds can help you
increase the mechanical strength of your injection
molded parts with increased flex modulus.