Engineered polymers and specialty composites are gaining popularity because they can achieve metal-like performance while providing design flexibility through injection molding. However, long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technology addresses these concerns, bridging the gap between short-fiber reinforced formulations and over-engineered materials. LFTs still offer the ease of injection molding, like short-fiber polymers, but the fiber length and type (glass, carbon, etc.) are key factors in the strength, stiffness, and durability of plastics.

Engineered polymers and specialty composites are gaining popularity because they can achieve metal-like performance while providing design flexibility through injection molding. However, long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technology addresses these concerns, bridging the gap between short-fiber reinforced formulations and over-engineered materials. LFTs still offer the ease of injection molding, like short-fiber polymers, but the fiber length and type (glass, carbon, etc.) are key factors in the strength, stiffness, and durability of plastics.

Compared to aluminum paddle shafts, fiber-reinforced composites reduce weight without sacrificing rigidity. Plus, composites won’t conduct cold or heat as aluminum does. Both ABS laminate sheet and fiber-reinforced composites produce a strong, stiff hull that won’t flex in rough water or when fastened down to a roof rack.

New Technology from Avient Helps Trace Origin of Fibers in Polyester and Polyamide Textiles POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – November 16, 2022 – Avient Corporation today announced the launch of new Cesa™ fiber tracer concentrates specifically d Avient Expands Portfolio of Metallization Grades with High-Impact Polypropylene-Based Formulations for Luxury Applications

Ballistic-resistant panels made with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites offer key properties enabling Southern States to meet its customers’ critical needs. Advanced Composites Short, long and continuous fiber composites available in pellet or semi-finished forms

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP). FDA); oil; or polyvinyl butyral (PVB) from windshields and laminated building glass supplied by Shark Solutions.

Kadrega effect– random patterns that are each unique but also companion to each other suitable for polypropylene, TPE, TPU, and SAN Prèstige satinée – a collection of satin glass effect for PET and rPET

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP). FDA); oil; or polyvinyl butyral (PVB) from windshields and laminated building glass supplied by Shark Solutions.

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Composite springs from Avient are ideal for sorting and conveying systems used in a wide range of industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, mining, forestry, agriculture and recycling. Thermoset Composite Springs For Vibratory Conveyor Equipment PRODUCT BULLETIN THICKNESS (in)* RESIN FLEXURAL STRENGTH (x10^3 psi) FLEXURAL MODULUS (x10^6 psi) STRAIN (%) FIBER CONTENT (wt%) MIN Vinyl Ester 115 4.0 3.3 68 AVG Vinyl Ester 124 4.6 3.2 71 MIN Epoxy 138 5.1 2.3 65 AVG Epoxy 153 5.5 2.3 67 Avient’s composite springs are manufactured using a continuous pultrusion process. Resin impregnated, continuous glass fibers are drawn through a curing die of a specific cross section, yielding consistent quality, dimensions and mechanical properties to provide more consistent spring rates than alternate materials.