THE CHALLENGE The automotive industry is increasingly turning to engineered thermoplastics to replace metal parts, thereby achieving benefits of lower weight for greater fuel efficiency, increased design freedom to incorporate larger numbers of sophisticated components, and lower costs from elimination of secondary fabrication steps. First, sheet metal restricts design flexibility, and different automotive OEMs request different attachment configurations for the part, so it becomes extremely time-consuming to design and fabricate multiple variations in metal. A major German automaker has already made the switch to the new seat fastening part for a vehicle currently in production. • New material = competitive differentiator: HellermannTyton is able to set its offering apart from the competition by adding significant value, particularly lighter weight and lower system costs. • Design flexibility = fast customization: Plastic offers much greater design freedom than metal, enabling the company to quickly develop and produce variations of the seat securement part for different customers. • Lighter weight = environmental benefits: By reducing the weight of the part by approximately 50%, Bergamid resin can help automakers achieve better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. • Excellent performance = customer satisfaction: The strength, impact resistance, low warpage and additional properties of Bergamid resin help ensure the part meets stringent OEM requirements and satisfies its customers. • Injection molding = system cost savings: Compared to metal fabrication, which requires time-consuming secondary operations, injection molded plastics can be produced as a net-shape part in a single step, boosting productivity and lowering system costs.

OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOOTING SPORTS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES FIREARMS Stocks, Frames, Receivers, & Barrels • Structurally reinforced polymers • Long fiber reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty color, pre-colored materials • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Soft touch • Wood grain • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Process optimization • Laser marking • Anti-counterfeiting additive • Ceramic/carbon fiber composites Handguards, Forearms, Picatinny Rails, Holsters, & Magazine • Structurally reinforced polymers • Long fiber reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty color, pre-colored material • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Vibration damping • Soft touch • Wood grain • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Process optimization • Laser marking • Anti-counterfeiting additive Recoil Pads • Vibration damping • Ultra soft • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Process optimization • Laser marking Grips • Structurally reinforced polymers • Specialty color, pre-colored materials • Overmolding-compatible polymers • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Vibration damping • Soft touch • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Process optimization • Laser marking ARCHERY Limbs & Risers • Structurally reinforced polymers • Long fiber reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty color, pre-colored materials • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Soft touch • Camouflage • IR masking • Pre-colored materials • Laser marking • Carbon/glass composite billets, bars, & laminates Stabilizers & Accessories • Structurally reinforced polymers • Metal replacement engineered formulations • Specialty formulations for dye sublimation • Vibration damping • Ultra soft • Carbon/glass composite bars, rods, & tubes PROJECTILES Bullets • Lead replacement engineered formulations • Structurally reinforced polymers • Density-modified formulations • Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent Shotgun Shells, Wads, & Buffers • Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors • Performance improving additives Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch • Pre-colored materials • Glow in the dark/phosphorescent • Carbon/glass composite rods & tubes SAFETY Ballistic Panels • Composite ballistic resistant panels SHOOTING SPORTS Your customers want a product that will help them hit the mark every time. BENEFITS • Structural reinforcement • Weight reduction • Metal replacement • Vibration damping • Soft touch • Customization & performance improvement • Thermal management • Lead replacement • Biodegradable custom colors • Carbon/glass composites • Ballistic resistance 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

But with limited space, various metal systems used to manage heat may prove limiting to design possibilities. In addition, the size required for an efficient metal heat sink may create design challenges that adversely affect nearby electronic components. Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.

But with limited space, various metal systems used to manage heat may prove limiting to design possibilities. In addition, the size required for an efficient metal heat sink may create design challenges that adversely affect nearby electronic components. Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.

But with limited space, various metal systems used to manage heat may prove limiting to design possibilities. In addition, the size required for an efficient metal heat sink may create design challenges that adversely affect nearby electronic components. Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.

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But with limited space, various metal systems used to manage heat may prove limiting to design possibilities. In addition, the size required for an efficient metal heat sink may create design challenges that adversely affect nearby electronic components. Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.

PolyOne Invests in New Metal Replacement Capabilities CLEVELAND – In response to growing customer demand for metal replacement, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) is expanding capacity for its OnForce™ L PolyOne Expands Capacity for Metal Replacement Technologies

ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L • Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment • UV resistance for durability over years of use • Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping costs and simplify installation • Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand solution provides excellent UV, creep, and corrosion resistance • Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal • Rolled product enabled standard shipping vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL delivery Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORECopyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

METAL REPLACEMENT COMBINES METAL’S STRENGTH WITH PLASTIC’S LIGHT WEIGHT CASE STUDY: COMPLĒT™ LONG GLASS FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE Challe nge Accepted. This was great for strength and performance, but the yoke was heavy, had long lead times for production, and was nearly $100 per part, making it ripe for a metal-to- plastic conversion. With lightweighting benefits and design freedom, this high-end composite was shown in mold filling and FEA analysis to maintain the reliability and strength of metal.