https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-develops-high-performing-plasticizer-alternative-flexible-pvc
In addition, the new SynPlast option for flexible PVC features supply stability to help counteract historic supply chain disruptions of 810TM, and is formulated for use in wire and cable and automotive slush molding PVC applications.
https://www.avient.com/news/carbon-fiber-underbody-braces-make-corvette-driving-experience-even-more-exhilarating
Weight savings—combined with high performance—are key in the automotive industry.
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Automotive Roof Rack
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
Further, aircraft manufacturers are seeking additional weight reductions, and automotive engine compartments are becoming more crowded with vehicle enhancements that raise underhood temperatures.
Elevated heat resistance is required for a range of applications exposed to harsh environmental conditions, such as parts used in petrochemical exploration or components placed near automotive and aerospace engines.
Automotive: Demand for plastics to handle increasing temperatures due to the proliferation of electronics in engine compartments and tighter spaces.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/carbon-fiber-reinforced-product-bulletin.pdf
• Custom sizes, profiles, tooling design and prototyping available for specific applications USES AND APPLICATIONS Transportation - Automotive chassis, automotive body panels, marine stringer systems, floor strengthening and stability reinforcement Consumer - Watersports paddles, sporting goods sticks, tent poles, fishing rods, archery bow limbs and arrow shafts, bicycle frames, sail battens Infrastructure & Construction - Bridge support and retrofitting repair, support beams, concrete reinforcement Healthcare - Orthopedic external fixators Energy - Wind turbine blades and stiffeners PRODUCT BULLETIN Property CFRP Barstock, Laminates & Pultruded Profiles Resin Epoxy, Vinyl ester Tensile Strength 400–500 ksi 2758–3447 MPa Flexural Strength 130–350 ksi 896–2413 MPa Flexural Modulus 18–22 msi 124–152 GPa Glass Transition Temperature 149–320 °F 65–160 °C Density 0.056–0.060 lb/in3 1.54–1.65 g/cm3 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (Typical Values) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Renol Fiber Colorants Black Colorants for PET and PA Fibers Product Bulletin.pdf
Renol™ Fiber Colorants Black Colorants for PET and PA Fibers Black polyester and polyamide fibers and filaments are used in a variety of applications, such as automotive textiles, safety belts, apparel, sportswear, carpets and rugs, ropes, and home textiles.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent lot-to-lot and within-lot consistency for high-quality homogeneous black shades • Easy processing and support of a long-lasting spin pack lifetime • Fastness properties and specification tolerances on par with high-end products on the market • Standard and bluish undertones available in high pigment loadings for an efficient and competitive coloration package • Can be combined with additives into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Compliance with global, regional, and local standards and regulations* RECOMMENDED USE • In most cases, the concentrate is added directly to the resin using gravimetric or volumetric dosing units; for some processes, the concentrate can be added via a side stream extruder (direct spinning) • The recommended dosages are from 3% for the typical automotive, technical, and carpet applications and up to 6% for apparel, footwear, and home textile yarns * Contact your local sales representative for more information on regulatory compliance PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/SEM Global Nylon Product Selection Guide_A4.pdf
CUSTOMIZED NYLON FEATURES Portfolio Name Base Filler Impact Modifiers Lubrication UV Heat Flame Retardant Approvals/ Listings Nymax/Bergamid Polymer Formulations Prime Glass Fiber Glass Bead Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NSF Listings UL Listed Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations Recycled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NYMAX REC RECYCLED NYLON FORMULATIONS Nymax REC recycled nylon 6 and nylon 66 grades contain 20–100% recycled content from both post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/composite-braces-case-study.pdf
COMPOSITE BRACE SAVES WEIGHT, IMPROVES STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) THE CHALLENGE A major US automotive OEM makes extensive use of lightweight composites materials.
These two properties are critical for underbody automotive parts such as cradle braces.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Therma-Tech Heat Sink for Auto Lights Case Study.pdf
THE CHALLENGE Elausa Electronics specializes in the design and manufacture of electronic components for industrial and automotive industries, working in close collaboration with many automotive OEMs and Tier 1 companies for electronics and lighting applications.