Advanced Composites Explained OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria GridCore Composite Utility Poles

Advanced Composites Explained OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria GridCore Composite Utility Poles

Advanced Composites Explained OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria GridCore Composite Utility Poles

DURABILITY High Impact Strength, Weatherability SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA, Nylon Engineered Formulations AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics THERMAL MANAGEMENT LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, High Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites SENSORY EXPERIENCE Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization, Custom Color, Low Friction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs STRENGTH & STABILITY Excellent Dimensional Stability, High Stiffness, Impact Resistance SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancements SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance, UV Stable Additives, Anti-Static Additives STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE Corrosion Resistance, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Nylon Engineered Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Chemical Foaming Additives METAL REPLACEMENT Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durability SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS STYLE & GRIT To all thrill seekers, fans and enthusiasts, your brand says, “Bring it!”

Patterson added, “Last year, we substantially expanded our composite offerings with the acquisition of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, and I’m pleased to report integration is progressing exceptionally well. Demand for defense, energy and telecom composite applications are helping to offset weakness in other markets around the world.” 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®.

Their pursuit led them to carbon fiber composites and, subsequently, to Avient, a leading supplier of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and technologies. Using PlastiComp™ Complēt™ carbon fiber composites offered remarkable design flexibility. The wheel forks utilize a long carbon fiber-reinforced nylon 6/6 composite, while the wheel hub comprises long carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane.

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

Its low glass transition temperature delivers excellent flexibility, good gel condition, and processability. 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

Advanced Composites Short, long and continuous fiber composites available in pellet or semi-finished forms

Materials include specially formulated engineered polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, and continuous-fiber thermoplastic and thermoset composites. Photo Credit: ©ThinkStock Photo Caption: As advanced mobility technologies race forward, PolyOne has developed an evolving generation of engineered polymers and composites tailored to solve the demands of the connected vehicle.