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Hiformer™ Liquid Masterbatches
Mesa™ Liquid Colorants
Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer
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Hiformer™ Liquid Masterbatches
Mesa™ Liquid Colorants
Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer
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MagIQ™ Liquid Fiber Additives and Colorants
Mevopur™ LQ Liquid Color & Additives for Healthcare
Real-time liquid color creation and supply.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-strengthmembers.pdf
FL.Datasheet StrengthMembers.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion Resistance*
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Ahdesion Promotion*
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Color Identification*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker:
Block Water Migration*
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Strength members in cables
• Steel replacement
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE
ADDING POLYMER JACKETS
• LDPE, MDPE, HDPE**
• PP**
• ETFE**
• Polyurethane**
• PVC**
• PFA**
• PVDF**
• EPC**
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
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Liquid Fiber Colorants
Liquid Polymer Processing Aid
Liquid Color Concentrates
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Liquid Silicone Rubber Colorants
Liquid Color Concentrates
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MagIQ™ Liquid Fiber Additives and Colorants
Liquid Technology for Spun-Dyed Fibers
Liquid Fiber Colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
To answer these, we will look at five different material families:
• Polyaryletherketones (PAEK)
• Polysulfones (PSU)
• Liquid crystal polymers (LCP)
• Polyetherimides (PEI)
• Polyphenylene sulfides (PPS)
Read on to discover the diverse and growing uses for these elite-level
performers of the thermoplastic world.
Following are top reasons why many manufacturers and designers choose
high-performance thermoplastics:
• High-temperature resistance • Chemical resistance
• Flame/smoke/toxicity (FST) performance • Chemically inert
PLUS, ALL
THE BENEFITS
OF PLASTIC
In addition to their elite-level properties,
high-performance thermoplastics deliver
the typical advantages of polymers over
other material types such as metal, glass and
ceramic, including:
• Light weight
• Design freedom/part consolidation
• Easy colorability
• Efficient, high-volume processing
• Elimination of secondary operations
• Enhanced product experience
for the end user
- quieter environment
- improved tactile feel
- better usability
ADVANTAGES
Going Above
and Beyond
• Amorphous structure
• High marks for toughness, chemical resistance,
hydrolytic stability, resistance to boiling water,
and extreme thermal capabilities
• Best for: aerospace interiors, hot water fittings,
and medical and dental devices that are
subjected to repeated steam sterilization
• Also used in food equipment exposed to
temperature extremes, such as coffeemakers
or freezer-to-microwave cookware
Polyaryletherketones
Polysulfones
Liquid crystal polymers
Polyetherimides
Polyphenylene sulfides
There are five
major families of
high-performance
thermoplastics
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• High marks for thermal stability, chemical
resistance and mechanical properties over
a wide temperature range
• Better-than-average levels of combustion
resistance and electrical performance
• Some PAEK materials, like polyetheretherketone
(PEEK), are also extremely tough and have
excellent impact strength
• Best for: aerospace, automotive, industrial
and medical components
• May be used to create stock shapes such as
rods, bars, and tubes
All in the Family
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• Excellent temperature resistance with continuous
service temperatures up to 230°C
• High marks for modulus and resistance to creep,
corrosion, and chemicals
• Above-average electrical properties
• Best for: complex parts with extremely tight
tolerances; often used as an alternative to metals
and thermosets in automotive underhood parts,
appliances, electronics, and industrial applications
Polyaryletherketones
Polysulfones
Liquid crystal polymers
Polyetherimides
Polyphenylene sulfides
There are five
major families of
high-performance
thermoplastics
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• High degree of anisotropy: strength, stiffness
and thermal expansion will be greater in one
direction vs. the other
• High marks for temperature, chemical
and electrical resistance
• Exceptional mechanical strength
and high flow rates; often used to fill
extremely long parts with thin walls
• Best for: electronic connectors, sensors,
bullet-resistant vests, jet engine enclosures,
brake and transmission friction parts, and gaskets
• Amorphous structure
• High marks for thermal, mechanical,
and chemical properties
• Often selected for demanding applications requiring
ultra-high mechanical strength combined with high
temperature, corrosion and wear resistance
• Impact resistance may be lower than
that of PSUs and PAEKs
• Best for: aerospace interiors, automotive lighting,
medical devices, and electrical and fiber optic
connectors
All in the Family
Source: https://www.craftechind.com/standard-and-custom-parts-in-high-performance-plastics/
TEMPERATURE AND MATERIAL TYPE
The two broad classifications of high-performance thermoplastics—amorphous and semi-crystalline—
have different temperature characteristics.
Melting Point: Melting point is the temperature at which
a crystalline polymer becomes a disordered liquid.
4.
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KEY FEATURES OF FIBER-LINE
PRECISION WINDING
• Metered lengths available for accuracy
• Multiple ends pulled in equal tension
• Specialized equipment that will not
damage filaments
• Well suited for various applications
COMMON PRECISION WOUND
FIBER-LINE FIBERS
• Para-Aramid
• PET Polyester Fiber
• Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Fiberglass
COMMON PRECISION WOUND PRODUCTS
• Swellcoat yarns
• Ripcords
• Binders/fillers
• Strength members
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FL.Datasheet FRP.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Sizes Available: 0.25 mm – 5.00mm
• Dielectric (excluding Carbon)
• Additional ujacketing available up to
17.00 mm
• Oval & rectangular shapes available
• Rod printing available for accurate
length reading
• Splicing/ respooling services available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR FRP
• Fiberglass
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• Swellcoat® Water Absorbing Protection
• Protexcoat™ UV Degradation Prevention
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
W/ FRP
• Strength elements
• Central strength members
Overview
• FIBER-LINE® recently installed new state of the art pultrusion
equipment to complement its traditional processes for making FRP
(Fiber Reinforced Polymer).
• Resin chemistry is optimized for process conditions, fiber adhesion,
and end-use application of FRP.