A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

A GFRP usually is between 10 percent to 50 percent glass fiber by weight. In many cases, biobased fillers and fibers also have a lower density, which can help when trying to reduce weight. Tungsten filler also can replace lead in projectile ammunition— satisfying lead level regulations—and provides weight and balance in such sporting equipment as golf clubs and weight training vests.

Avient can help you reach your goals for weight reduction and overall cost savings, while maintaining an equal or better stiffness-to-weight ratio to that of aluminum. Benefits of using engineered thermoplastics over aluminum include: • Significant cost and weight reduction • Excellent strength-to-weight ratios that are equal to or better than non-ferrous metals • Increased design freedom with the ability to mold in components and features YOUR CUSTOMERS EMBODY A SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE.

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Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell Injection and Compression Overmolding HARNESS THE VERSATILITY Are you working on a project that would benefit from added reinforcement, reduced weight, material reduction or part consolidation? Our application development, engineering and industrial design teams can help you to: • Increase stiffness • Improve impact resistance • Reduce weight through thin-walling and material reduction or replacement • Add strength in high stress areas Avient’s thermoplastic composite innovation cell in Englewood, CO features injection and compression molding equipment as well as design and testing services, all under one roof. CAPABILITIES • Prototype part sampling • Tooling validation • Process optimization • Material configuration • Application development support • Laminate analysis • Mechanical system analysis • Resin flow with laminate inserts • Finite Element Analysis EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Injection Molding • Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot α-S15OiA with 4-axis robot • Maximum shot capability at 171 grams with a clamping for 198 tons • Trial molds include a 4"x6" flat plaque and a 3"x10" hat stiffening member Compression Molding • 450 ton down acting press • 39" x 39" platen size • Features automatic shuttle table with IR preheat oven Material Testing • Instron Model 5982 Universal Testing System with 100 kN load capacity • AVE2 non-contacting video extensometer with digital image correlation capability • Environmental chamber that enables testing from -150° to 350° C PRODUCT BULLETIN PROCESSABILITY MEETS PERFORMANCE Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance.