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Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) or Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) or Long Fiber Composite is a fiber reinforced injection moldable thermoplastic material. Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are formulated to provide superior physical properties for structural applications. Long Fiber Thermoplastic Technology

A compounding extruder connected to the impregnation die functions as a melt pump feeding molten thermoplastic polymer into the process.  Pellet length can be varied from 6 mm (0.25 inch) to 48 mm (2.0 inches) depending on thermoplastic composite forming process requirements.  Learn about Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT)

LFT Basics - Understanding Long Fiber Thermoplastics Long Fiber Thermoplastics for Brackets and Latches Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT)

APPLICATIONS: Power cables, Ethernet category cables, industrial cables, solar installation cables, coaxial cables, fiber optics, hybrid cables SYNCURE™ Cross-Linked Polyethylene for Power Cable Insulation • Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion • Fast extrusion speeds • UL 44 & UL 4703 flame performance • UL/CSA bulletins MAXXAM™ FR W&C Flame Retardant Polypropylene for Category Cable Insulation and Cross-Webs • Alternative to FEP • Low dielectric • Thin wall extrusion capabilities • UL 94 & plenum yellow card, V-2, V-0 & 5VA fire performance ratings FIRECON™ Flame Retardant Chlorinated Polyethylene for Industrial Cable Jackets • Resistance to harsh environments • Low temperature properties • UV resistance • UL 44 flame performance ECCOH™ LSFOH Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen for Insulation and Jackets • Low smoke and toxicity • Improved fire safety • Resistance to chemicals • UL44 and CPR flame performance ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS MAXXAM™ SY Foamed Polypropylene for Coaxial Cable Insulation SYNPRENE™ Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers POLYMIX™ Customer Proprietary Formulations For more information, please visit avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).

THE SOLUTION While researching other possibilities online, the company found Avient and requested additional information on its thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).

reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Thermoplastic Elastomers Developed to support a global shift toward net zero CO2 emissions for next-generation products, these reSound™ TPE formulations deliver negative, neutral, or near-zero carbon footprint values.

BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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