Metal replacement, design improvements and Complēt™ long fiber technology provide powerful solution for Bettcher Industries Craftech Non-Metallic Fasteners Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite consolidated multiple metal components into a unified seat shell permitting weight and cost reductions

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Replacing Metal with Vinyl - Case Study Explore how replacing metal with vinyl materials can shine a light on value. 

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version) Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals

Metal Replacement with Long Fiber Thermoplastics Webinar Learn about the advantages long fiber reinforced thermoplastics in metal replacement applications in this on-demand webinar Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are the newest members of PolyOne’s portfolio of OnColor FX special effects in Asia. This striking new line finally meets the need for paint replacement and premium surface finish, and may even help customers to replace metal parts or plating for plastic parts. High Temperature Polymer Solutions are lightweight and versatile alternatives to metals and ceramics for both transportation and industrial applications.

Metal-to-Polymer Conversion for Electrical Applications: LubriOne™ PEEK Solutions for electrical power tool applications offer innovative options for replacing metal that also help customers to improve performance, reduce production cost and simplify product maintenance. Vinyl Engineered Performance: Geon™ Vinyl solutions are formulated to provide high flow for easier processing and can be customized in a wide range of bright and metallic-look colors. This material portfolio also delivers excellent flame, chemical, and UV light resistance, making it a cost-effective replacement for various engineered polymers and metal in applications such as laundry consoles, circuit board housings, medical equipment, and LED lighting.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer

For example, an LED lighting demonstration available at the stand offers an alternative to plasma metallizing for the molded interconnect device (MID), a critical LED component. The display highlights how Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers can replace metal to improve manufacturing efficiency, simplify logistics and increase supply chain control. Improving design and manufacturing efficiency with metal replacement

These composites have structural characteristics that make them ideal alternatives to metals. When used in metal replacement applications, they can help customers achieve significant weight reductions along with the time and cost-saving benefits of single-step injection molding fabrication. 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

Pre-colored Geon™ FX Metal rigid vinyl lets manufacturers achieve a bold metallic look without the limitations, costs and environmental challenges seen with other methods, such as plating, painting or film lamination.  When paired with new brilliant metallic colorants, these materials streamline production with no tradeoffs in appearance.