https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/automotive/automotive-structural-components
Chassis stiffeners and braces are often made of steel or aluminum.
Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced polyphthalamide composite replaced steel in bracket securing roof panels and achieved an 80% weight reduction
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/eccoh-processing-guide.pdf
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION See respective data sheets for specific temperature recommendations.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/advanced-composite-springs
Lightweight at less than half the weight of steel springs, with high spring rate and deep deflection for stronger springs and overall cost savings
Technical Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/composite-braces-case-study.pdf
These braces, traditionally made with steel, were initially fabricated from aluminum for a solid weight savings of 3 kg per vehicle over steel versions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/case-study-piranha-propeller.pdf
Propellers made from polymer composites have a number of benefits over steel and aluminum alternatives, including improved impact resistance and vibration damping properties.
THE IMPACT The main objective of this development work was to provide an alternative to one-piece solid aluminum and stainless-steel props while enabling similar performance.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=21508
Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/
5E.
Stainless Steel + Copper Fibers
Stainless steel fibers are an excellent replacement for aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind%5B0%5D=21509
Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/
5E.
Stainless Steel + Copper Fibers
Stainless steel fibers are an excellent replacement for aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind%5B0%5D=6599
Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/
5E.
Stainless Steel + Copper Fibers
Stainless steel fibers are an excellent replacement for aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind%5B0%5D=21506
Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/
5E.
Stainless Steel + Copper Fibers
Stainless steel fibers are an excellent replacement for aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind%5B0%5D=6598
Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/
5E.
Stainless Steel + Copper Fibers
Stainless steel fibers are an excellent replacement for aluminum.