https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023 Advanced Composites Automotive Overview.pdf
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.
Thermoplastic chemistry enables CFRTP
composites to be incorporated into high volume
manufacturing processes such as compression and
injection molding as well as into structures with
dissimilar materials via overmolding, adhesive
bonding, and thermal lamination.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Lightweight
• High strength & stiffness
• Excellent fatigue & impact resistance
• Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
• Strong adhesive properties
• Chemical and corrosion resistance
• Reduced NVH compared to metals
• Rapid cycle times
• Low VOCs
VALUE SOLUTION
• Replaces metal without sacrificing strength
• Reduced vehicle weight improves fuel
economy, reduces energy consumption
• Selective reinforcement adds strength in high
stress areas
• Easily integrated & streamlined manufacturing
process
• Easy bonding to various materials
• Increases structure & puncture resistance
• Can be used in injection and compression
overmolding operations
• Enables thin-walling and material reduction by
adding reinforcement to traditional materials
• Able to be re-formed, reused, recycled
USES & APPLICATIONS
• Interior structural reinforcement such as walls,
load floors, headliners, door panels, storage,
storage lids, and trim pieces
• External body panels
• Front end and door module reinforcement
• Service access cover reinforcement
• Interior hatch covers
GORDON COMPOSITES™ & GLASFORMS™
THERMOSET COMPOSITES
Gordon Composites™ and Glasforms™ thermoset
composites are made with proprietary resin/
fiber reinforcement technologies.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/clarifier-additives
Create the shelf impact you’re looking for with high-clarity parts and packaging.
Cesa™ Impact Modifiers
High Performance Synthetic Fibers
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations
Cesa™ Impact Modifiers
High-Temperature Color Concentrates
High Performance Synthetic Fibers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/LubriOne Product Selection Guide.pdf
Steel – Static 0.25 0.46 0.18 0.15 0.12 0.19 0.11 0.14 0.13 0.24 0.17 0.17
Impact
Notched Izod Impact (23°C,
3.18 mm, Injection Molded) J/m ASTM D256A 41 64(6) 110 107 107 70 80 37 37 75 – 69
Thermal Properties
Heat Deflection Temperature ASTM D648
0.45 MPa °C 215(6) – 250 215 216 184 152 151(6) 153(6) 218(6) – –
1.8 MPa °C 65(6) 239(7) 244(6) 210 210 75 94 81.1(6) 88 197(6) – 135(5)
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity ohms/sq ASTM D254 – – – 1.30x1012 1.9x1012 5.2x1012 – – – – – 1.0x109
Dielectric Strength (Short Time) kV/mm – – 8.5 – – – – – – – – –
Flammability
Flame Rating Class UL 94 HB – – HB HB HB – HB – – – –
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
NOTES (1) Type I, 5.1mm/min
(2) Type I, 21.3 mm/min
(3) Type I, 50 mm/min
(4) Type I, 5.1mm/min, Break
(5) 3.2 mm thick, Unannealed
(6) 6.35 mm thick, Unannealed
(7) 3.2 mm thick, Annealed
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNITS TEST
METHOD
5024 RS HI
5021 RS S1
5021 RS X2
5019 X1
LB6700-
5001 RS AF
Black
NN-
000/01M
Black SO
REC
LB6600-
5030 RS
Grey
LB3300-
5010 RS
LB3300-
5005 RS
REC
LB3220-
5001 RS C
Natural X1
5010 GP
Grey
5006 RS PE
5004 RS PE
LB4200-
5022 Black
LB4200-
5023
Base Polymer PA 6 PA6/PA66 PA66 PBT PC PKE POM
Lubricant UHMWPE1 UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE MoS22 Graphite UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE Graphite UHMWPE UHMWPE MoS2 UHMWPE
Filler type GF10 GF30 GF30 GF50 GF50 Unfilled GF33 GF20 MI20 GF10 Unfilled GF20 GF30 Unfilled Unfilled
General Properties
Specific Gravity g/cm3 ISO 1183 1.18 1.35 1.39 1.55 1.58 1.14 1.44 1.42 1.46 1.23 1.26 1.34 1.43 1.4 1.35
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Modulus (23°C) MPa ISO 527-1 4250 9500 9000 15500 16600 3500 10600 6300 3330 4000 1630 5300 9250 2470 2150
Tensile Strength (Yield, 23°C) MPa ISO-527-2 97 150 160 205 200 85 164 102 55 60 60 108 99.1 55 50
Tensile Elongation (Break, 23°C) % ISO-527-2 12 2.5 3 2.7 2.4 3.4 2.0 4.2 8 2.5 46 3.7 1.5 11 11
Flexural Strength (23°C) MPa ISO 178 103 – – 285 265 108 215 127 78 85 38 155 117 73 68
Flexural Modulus (23°C) MPa ISO 178 3250 – – 12400 11100 2690 9000 4700 3000 3100 1380 4600 5450 2210 2070
Impact
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
(23°C, Injection Molded) kJ/m^2 ISO 179 14 12 10 15 10 3 6 7.7 4.3 12 15 10 7.6 8 5
Charpy Unnotched Impact
Strength (23°C, Injection Molded) kJ/m^2 ISO 179 82 55 61 75 60 65 50 47 69 - NB 63 36 NB NB
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature Under Load
1.8 Mpa, Unannealed °C ISO 75-2/A 107 – – 204 – 73 235 – – – 90 210 204 86 80
Cofficient of Friction (CoF) & Wear Rate
CoF vs.
Steel - Static ASTM D1894 – 0.237 0.183 – – – – – – – – – – – –
CoF (20min 0.2 m/s) g/min ASTM G77 – – – – – – – – – – – 0.79 0.79 – –
Wear Rate (20h, 1m/s) g/min ASTM G77 – – – – – – – – – – – 1.02E-05 1.89E-05 – –
Wear Rate (PV=2500)
(in3-min/
ft-lb-hr)
*10-10
ASTM D3702 – 125 175 – – – – – – – – – – – –
Flammability
Flame Rating UL 94 – – – – – – – HB HB V2 @ 3mm – – – – –
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations - PTFE-Free
NOTES *ASTM D3702 (PV=2500, against 1018-steel)
1UHMWPE - ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
2MoS2 - molybdenum disulphide
To learn more about LubriOne™ internally lubricated solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
www.avient.com
EXPLORE WEAR RESISTANCE
LubriOne internally lubricated thermoplastic polymers have been specifically
designed to improve tribological performance in components, offering
low coefficient of friction and improved wear–resistance properties.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=LinkedIn-Organic-General
Although polyketone is a relatively new class of polymer, it is growing in popularity as application engineers seek high-performing alternatives to nylons and POM amid supply constraints and sustainability goals.
Polyketone is considered “eco-conscious” due to the reduced environmental impact of this base resin during the production process compared to PA6, PA66, and POM.
A noticeable difference here is impact properties, which are improved for nylons since water plasticizes nylon and makes them more impact resistant.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/making-plastic-parts-more-sustainable
Incorporating sustainable raw materials into your polymers is a great way to enhance the environmental impact of your products.
Incorporating sustainable raw materials into final products may raise concerns about the impact on final product performance.
High demand, limited supply
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient Thermoplastic Composite Tapes Product Overview.pdf
Avient Thermoplastic Tapes
Engineered or unidirectional fibers are combined
with thermoplastic resins to create continuous
fiber-reinforced composite materials that provide
superior strength-to-weight ratio and high
performance for reinforcement across a broad
range of applications.
Our comprehensive portfolio consists of
Polystrand™ and Fiber-Line™ branded tapes,
made using unique processes and materials
to customize performance properties to meet
specific application requirements such as tensile
and flexural strength, impact performance, creep,
chemical, and UV resistance.
POLYSTRAND™
THERMOPLASTIC TAPES
STRONG, IMPACT RESISTANT,
LIGHTWEIGHT
Formulated with glass fiber reinforcement and
engineered thermoplastic resins, these continuous
fiber composites offer reduced weight while
maintaining exceptional strength and impact
resistance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Maxxam REC Outdoor Plug Socket Case Study_A4.pdf
As a visible outdoor part, the material
needed good UV resistance, scratch resistance, impact
resistance, and a matte finish.
THE IMPACT
The new Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin formulations
from Avient enabled Hager to bring the new cubyko
leaf to market quickly, with a first launch in the French
market in January 2024.
Avient is pleased to have been part of the
collaboration between Plastic Bank and Hager Group,
helping one of its recognized customers move
towardsreaching its sustainability goals by
transforming discarded ocean-bound plastic into
high-performance polymers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/virtual-reality-application-bulletin.pdf
Your customers are early adopters, and their
technology expectations run high.
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
VIRTUAL REALITY
APPLICATION BULLETIN
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Metallic and Custom Effects,
FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored Resins
WEARABLE COMFORT
Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort,
Soft Touch, Heat Reduction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs),
Silicone, Nylon (PA)
FUNCTIONALITY
Impact Resistance,
Dimensional Stability, Strength
SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/
Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate,
Styrenics
BETTER EXPERIENCES.
DURABILITY
Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester,
Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics,
Nylon (PA), Silicone
SURFACE
PROTECTION
Performance Enhancing
Additives
SOLUTION: Antimicrobial
Additives, Scratch and Mar
Additives
ERGONOMICS
Soft Touch, Easy to Grip
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic
Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone
TOUGHNESS
Impact Strength, Chemical
Resistance
SOLUTION: PC/Polyester
Blends, Copolyester
WEAR
PERFORMANCE
Wear-Resistance
SOLUTION: Polyester (PET),
Nylon (PA),
Acetal (POM)
DISCOVER.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-record-first-quarter-2021-results-increases-full-year-guidance
added, "We are an asset-light, high-touch business that generates very high free cash flow conversion.
Impact on cost of sales
Impact on operating income