Reinforced polymer materials are increasingly being used for structural applications because they allow manufacturers to replace traditional metal components with lighter-weight plastics. Long fiber composites, in particular, are well-suited for replacing metal, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and the ease of injection molding, which can expand design options and streamline processing steps.  

Thermoplastic composites enable advancements in oil and gas pipe through corrosion resistance, reduced weight, and flexible reinforcement. And shipping and installation are simplified by an 80% weight reduction vs. steel and the flexibility to be spooled onto reels.

Reinforced polymer materials are increasingly being used for structural applications because they allow manufacturers to replace traditional metal components with lighter-weight plastics. Long fiber composites, in particular, are well-suited for replacing metal, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and the ease of injection molding, which can expand design options and streamline processing steps.  

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You gain access to world- class experts who use cross-industry knowledge, a deep understanding of application requirements, specialty materials expertise, and comprehensive technical services to assist customers around the world in overcoming these challenges. This perspective, rooted in advanced design and detailed analysis, fosters innovation and expands opportunities for our customers to gain market share.

You gain access to world- class experts who use cross-industry knowledge, a deep understanding of application requirements, specialty materials expertise, and comprehensive technical services to assist customers around the world in overcoming these challenges. This perspective, rooted in advanced design and detailed analysis, fosters innovation and expands opportunities for our customers to gain market share.

However, high molecular weight polystyrenes may not mix well with the smaller molecular weights of the Kraton polymer end blocks in the TPE. Color concentrates using lower molecular weight polystyrene as a color carrier are the best choice.

However, high molecular weight polystyrenes may not mix well with the smaller molecular weights of the Kraton polymer end blocks in the TPE. Color concentrates using lower molecular weight polystyrene as a color carrier are the best choice.

They also help reduce material use and weight. Fiber-Line™ Engineered Fiber Solutions are high-performing synthetic fibers that add strength, reduce cable weight or diameter, and can replace metal in the most demanding wire and cable applications. 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

Dyneema® will showcase its expanding portfolio of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber solutions for body armor, helmets, and hard armor panels, including a groundbreaking new line of its lightest hard ballistic materials, Dyneema® HB330 and Dyneema® HB332. With a fully integrated product portfolio aimed at protecting the whole person, Dyneema® offers outstanding ballistic protection at drastically reduced weights. When comparing these new innovations to the current leading second-generation Dyneema® materials in a complete body armor system, weight savings can reach up to 30%.