Long carbon and glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics are structural injection molding composites with metal replacement performance. Long fiber thermoplastics (LFTs) are fiber-reinforced composites used to replace metals or other under-performing thermoplastic solutions that don't stand up to the needs of demanding structural applications.  

Metal Replacement The new material, which could be produced in a metallic-effect masterbatch, would allow the supplier to replace the time-consuming painting process.

Lighten the load with metal replacement options that don’t compromise stength or safety. Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement Artisan™ high-gloss, pre-colored nylon (PA6) formulation provided paint replacement solution to meet brand needs

Gravi-Tech™ Lead Replacement Formulations Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife

Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics Gravi-Tech™ Lead Replacement Formulations Replace Paint with Artisan™ Pre-colored Thermoplastics

Learn the possibilities of replacing metal with plastics in thermal management Learn more about enhanced modeling and design technology capabilities to more accurately predict long fiber reinforced thermoplastic performance in structural metal replacement applications Enhanced mechanical performance make these formulations ideal for metal replacement applications

With these enhanced capabilities, Avient can now help customers more precisely predict the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer materials in structural metal replacement applications to reduce design iterations and accelerate the speed to market.   This enables customers to replace metal with plastic and take advantage of benefits like sustainability through lightweighting, design freedom, and easier processing.”   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

Gravi-Tech™ solution replaces metal, providing greater design freedom for portable speaker component Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (Spanish language version) Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English language version)

Customized Complēt™ Moisture Resistant LFT replaced metal and achieved consistent performance in harsh, wet, cold environments Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Key factors and comparisons to consider when replacing aluminum with long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFT); including processing and material performance summaries

A heavy truck manufacturer used a pre-colored OnForce™ LFT to replace metal for exterior step pedal A global consumer electronics brand used a Versaflex™ CE TPE to replace leather for soft touch, durable grip Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers offer excellent rebound resilience to replace thermoset rubber with a recyclable material