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Advanced Composites Explained Technora® Fiber Carbon Fiber

Advanced Composites Explained Technora® Fiber Carbon Fiber

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HAMMERHEAD™ MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURE BENEFIT Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural performance and increased payloads Resistance to UV light, chemicals, moisture degradation and rot Resistance to harsh marine conditions Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials FEATURE BENEFIT Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap Large format Improved aesthetics with seamless designs Made via continuous-fiber manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores. Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 1084 lbs 492 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 2375 lbs 1077 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. To learn more about our advanced composite solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com.

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Avient Introduces CESA™ Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation to Help Meet Fashion Design’s Functional Needs. Fabrics made with CESA fiber additives can absorb more heat when exposed to solar rays. 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

Cesa™ Fiber Additives Hydrophobic Solutions for PP Nonwovens Polypropylene nonwovens are used for a variety of applications, some of which require water repellency. The Cesa™ Fiber Additives portfolio includes hydrophobic solutions for polypropylene nonwovens that provide immediate and long-lasting water repellency.

Fiber-Line™ Engineered Synthetic Fiber Products Fiber Additives Enhance the properties of spun-dyed polyester, polyamide and polypropylene