For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies. 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.

For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies. 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.

For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies. 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.

POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Tapes, Laminates & Panels Polystrand™ high performance composite tapes and laminates are made by combining thermoplastic polymers and continuous fibers to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. Avient also offers custom configurations including fiber concentration, additives, and colors based on our customers’ requirements. Standard and custom shapes and sizes are available with a variety of matrix resins including polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy, and reinforcements including, fiberglass mat/roving (MR-GFRP) or unidirectional (U-GFRP) fiberglass, or high-performance unidirectional carbon fiber.

Replace Nylon, Reduce Carbon Footprint Reduced carbon footprint over PA66 and PA6 Eco-conscious Long-Fiber Formulations: Complēt™ PKE

All are semi-crystalline materials that contain an abundance of carbon and oxygen. This is due to the low carbon footprint of the monomers, which is similar to that of traditional polyolefins. The charts above compare 30% short glass-fiber filled samples and show a noticeable difference in the moisture uptake behavior of PK versus to PA6 & PA66.

All are semi-crystalline materials that contain an abundance of carbon and oxygen. This is due to the low carbon footprint of the monomers, which is similar to that of traditional polyolefins. The charts above compare 30% short glass-fiber filled samples and show a noticeable difference in the moisture uptake behavior of PK versus to PA6 & PA66.

Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Launches New ECCOH™ LSFOH Grades for Optical Fiber Cables POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – June 18, 2020 – PolyOne today launched new specialized polymer grades with enhanced chemical resistance and improved productivity for optical fiber cables (OFC). As global demand for internet connectivity and data transmission capacity continues to rise, fiber optic cable is replacing traditional copper communication cables at a fast pace.

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility