Provides integrated EMI/RFI shielding on par with metals Provides structural performance that can go head-to-head with metals at a fraction of the weight The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal

Resilience™ LS High Reflectance PVC performs on par with metallized plastics, such as polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and offers higher light reflectance without metallization. Production costs are reduced by eliminating the vacuum metallization step. PHOTO CAPTION: Resilience™ LS High Reflectance PVC, one of two new grades from PolyOne, offers higher light reflectance and other performance benefits than typical metalized PC

Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries. Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses. Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.

Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries. Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses. Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.

Shift from metal drives improved product line for component manufacturer As an injection molding contractor with expertise in lighting components, Kruunutekniikka knew it could provide improved manufacturability and performance in LED lighting by producing non-metal heat sinks at scale. Avient engineered materials that combined the heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metals with the design freedom, weight reduction and cost advantages of conventional thermoplastics.

Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries. Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses. Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.

Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries. Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses. Using engineered polymers in electric vehicle batteries presents numerous advantages over traditional metal-based materials.

Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics Historically, metal has been used to manufacture parts such as running boards, side steps, bed extenders, and mounting kits (levers, brackets). Facilitated lightweighting with a 50% long glass fiber PA66 thermoplastic that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part

STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT ALTERNATIVE TO METAL CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES Thomas Edison used carbon fiber as light bulb filament in the late 1800s. MOVE OVER METAL Compared to steel, carbon fiber composites are: Tensile Strength 400–500 ksi Density 1.55 g/cm3 Concrete reinforcement, infrastructure repair BUST THE RUST Carbon fiber composites are inherently corrosion resistant, making them ideal for harsh outdoor applications MEET YOUR NEEDS Avient customizes composite materials to meet your specifications, from specialty surface treatments to finishing operations TAKE THE HEAT Carbon fiber composites have excellent dimensional stability to withstand extreme temperatures and conditions stronger 10X 5X lighter Archery bow limbs, risers, cable guards, arrows https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/gordon-composites-thermoset-laminates-barstock https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/carbon-fiber-reinforced-product-bulletin.pdf

REDUCED WEIGHT 40–50% weight reduction when switching from metal, portability SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber thermoplastics STRENGTH IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS High strength-to-weight ratio, high and low temperature performance SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary operations, slow moisture uptake SOLUTION: Moisture resistant long fiber reinforced nylons ELECTRIFYING STRENGTH Ignite a passion for exploration and push the boundaries of durability with long fiber thermoplastic technology for bikes, engineered to excel in extreme challenges!