Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics Long fiber thermoplastics (LFT), also known as long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), are revolutionizing the industry by replacing metal and other underperforming polymers. To discuss how long fiber thermoplastics technologies can benefit your aftermarket application, contact an expert at Avient today.

Ripple joined Avient in 1998. He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to vice president and general manager. Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.

Ripple joined Avient in 1998. He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to Vice President and General Manager. Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.

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In addition, it will feature its advanced, wide-ranging thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials portfolio. The Avient presentation roster includes: The Avient advanced composites portfolio includes Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics, Gordon Composites™ thermoset barstock and laminates, and Glasforms™ thermoset pultrusions.

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. Avient makes no warranties or guaran- tees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.

Versaflex™ HC BIO BT218 TPEs: a finalist for the Plastics Industry Association’s People’s Choice for Plastics Sustainability Innovation Award to be announced at NPE, this grade of bio-derived thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing and deliver excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of extractables while offering the same performance as its prime counterpart but with a lower carbon footprint. About Avient   Avient Announces Quarterly Dividend...

Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics Long fiber thermoplastics (LFT), also known as long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), are revolutionizing the industry by replacing metal and other underperforming polymers. To discuss how long fiber thermoplastics technologies can benefit your aftermarket application, contact an expert at Avient today.

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