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Learn the possibilities of replacing metal with plastics in thermal management Enhanced mechanical performance make these formulations ideal for metal replacement applications High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

Go-to material for metal replacement with favorable economics Long fiber reinforced thermoplastics are a good option to consider for metal replacement at a fraction of the weight. Learn about long fiber technology and why it’s replacing metal.

Matched Metal Compression Molding  Matched metal compression molding is a common method for producing components with CFRTP laminates. Diagram: Matched metal compression molding 

Matched Metal Compression Molding  Matched metal compression molding is a common method for producing components with CFRTP laminates. Diagram: Matched metal compression molding 

Matched Metal Compression Molding  Matched metal compression molding is a common method for producing components with CFRTP laminates. Diagram: Matched metal compression molding 

Provides structural performance that can go head-to-head with metals at a fraction of the weight Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50% Craftech Non-Metallic Fasteners

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER M O T O R M O U N T • Reduced part weight with retained performance • High strength • Corrosion resistance • Fatigue resistance • Facilitated lightweighting with a long glass fiber PA66 composite that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part • Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die cast aluminum part • Relieved performance fears with mold flow analysis and hands-on technology support • Sampled quickly to accelerate speed to market KEY REQUIREMENTS METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE WHY AVIENT?

LUXURY PACKAGING MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S • Specific gravity of 1.6 • EU and FDA compliant material • ABS-based material suitable for electroplating • Delivered a customized density polymer that supported electroplating, resulting in both the look and feel of metal • Demonstrated experience and expertise in density-modified material technology and electroplating to reach application goals quickly and cost-effectively Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link PERFORMANCE CYCLING OEM T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N L I N K • Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue • Structural strength and toughness capability • Endure repeated piston actions during use • Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33% • Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic conversion • Conducted FEA performance analysis to confirm composite met specifications Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT + WEIGHT REDUCTION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.