https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT Automotive Steering Column Bracket.pdf
TIER 1
SUPPLIER
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
B R A C K E T & L E V E R
• Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative
• Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support
bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever
• Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal
deflection allowance
• High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal
• Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal
to composite conversion
• Provided structural design & fiber orientation
consultations along with CAE analysis to
predict performance met requirements
• Shortened manufacturing lead time by
supplying injection molded material solution
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Slide 1: Tier 1 Supplier
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=0&form_build_id=form-fNS88LG3BRw1MCsEhxqrGzoCcCISeOxlsDfIOUV4Mx0&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=84&product_name=0&product_subfamily=0&page=2
A range of colorants created without the addition of carbon black pigment.
Fiber Colorants and Additives Overview
A range of colorants created without the addition of carbon black pigment.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=0&industry=0&product_family=84&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_build_id=form-fNS88LG3BRw1MCsEhxqrGzoCcCISeOxlsDfIOUV4Mx0&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=2
A range of colorants created without the addition of carbon black pigment.
Fiber Colorants and Additives Overview
A range of colorants created without the addition of carbon black pigment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Complet LFT - Steering Column - Application Snapshotv2.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 FEA
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/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-continuous-filament-wound-tubes-poles
Axial fibers (0 degrees) provide excellent tensile, compressive and flexural properties while biaxial (85 degree) fibers contribute burst, crush and transverse strength.
Alternating longitudinal (axial) fibers for flexural & tensile strength and circumferential (biaxial) fibers for crush & burst resistance
Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Edgetek PKE Glass-Filled Product Bulletin.pdf
Available with 10–40% short
glass fiber fillers, these formulations provide
superior chemical resistance, low moisture
uptake, excellent dimensional stability, and high
impact and wear resistance.
Helping to improve sustainability over the end-
product lifecycle, these formulations offer a
reduced carbon footprint as a result of the PK
base resin.
The production of PK emits up to
61 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) than nylon.
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
• Easier to process vs metals
MODULE CONNECTOR
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
• Good stiffness and mechanical strength
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
• Tensile strength
• Chemical resistance
BATTERY FRAME
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
• 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
• Easier to process vs metals
BATTERY HOUSING/COVER
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics
• Metal replacement
• Lightweighting
• Structural performance
• Design integration & freedom
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
• Localized biaxial reinforcement
• Impact performance
• Overmolding compatibility
• Integrated assembly point stiffening
ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR EV BATTERIES
CELL MODULE
Therma-Tech™ Thermally
Conductive Formulations
• Good stiffness and
mechanical strength
UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
• Superior impact performance
• Significantly lighter than steel
• Simplified integration with housing
• Corrosion resistance
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-materials-acma-s-thermoplastic-composites-conference
Polystrand continuous fiber reinforced unidirectional tapes and multi-axial laminates, including recycled content formulations
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
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/specialty-wire-and-cable-solutions-featured-avient-wire-china-2023
This technology works well in aerospace applications, including optical fiber or data transmission cables.
Fiber-Line™ High Performance Fiber can add strength, reduce cable weight or diameter, and replace metal in the most demanding wire and cable applications.
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-brings-sustainable-innovation-npe-2024
Avient will also host a series of technical seminars at its customer center for NPE attendees to explore sustainability strategies and the pressing issues of carbon footprint reduction.
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility