https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/2020-advanced-composites-infographic.pdf
• Composites resist
corrosion; steel rusts
easily unless it is
painted or coated.
70%
LIGHTER
TRADITION OF
EXCELLENCE
Based on the proven
performance of Gordon
Glass™, the material of
choice in composite
archery bow limbs since
1953, our thermoset
composite springs deliver
unmatched strength &
deflection for the most
demanding applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Carbon Fiber Composites Infographic.pdf
MOVE
OVER
METAL
Compared to steel, carbon fiber composites are:
Tensile
Strength
400–500 ksi
Density
1.55 g/cm3
Concrete
reinforcement,
infrastructure
repair
BUST THE RUST
Carbon fiber composites
are inherently corrosion
resistant, making them
ideal for harsh outdoor
applications
MEET YOUR NEEDS
Avient customizes
composite materials to
meet your specifications,
from specialty surface
treatments to finishing
operations
TAKE THE HEAT
Carbon fiber composites
have excellent
dimensional stability
to withstand extreme
temperatures and
conditions
stronger
10X 5X
lighter
Archery bow
limbs, risers,
cable guards,
arrows
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/gordon-composites-thermoset-laminates-barstock
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/carbon-fiber-reinforced-product-bulletin.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Avient_Health_And_Safety_Policy_2022 Update.pdf
Our practices reinforce these imperatives, and our commitment to
excellence in safety and health is absolute.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND
SWIMMING POOL
C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L
• Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment
• UV resistance for durability over years of use
• Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping
costs and simplify installation
• Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand
solution provides excellent UV, creep, and
corrosion resistance
• Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal
• Rolled product enabled standard shipping
vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL
delivery
Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite
laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-one-pager-maxxam-fr-fridge-base.pdf
GLOBAL FRIDGE
MANUFACTURER
R E F R I G E R A T O R B A S E
• Provide 5VA flame retardant rating
• Utilize existing molds
• Keep the same mechanical and physical properties as current
material
• Dimensional stability – limit shrinkage of final part
• High strength – bearing the weight of the whole fridge
• Maintain or reduce weight
• Expedited development time, providing solutions
ready for testing within a week
• Enabled first time approval through close
customer collaboration
• Provided excellent in person support to both
customer and moulder throughout trials
• Gave technical advice on how to adjust
processing parameters, enabling the use of
existing molds with the new material
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Nymax and Versaflex Compound Bow Grip Application Snapshot %281%29.pdf
ARCHERY OEM
C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P
• UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics
• Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of
torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to
ensure bow accuracy and precision
• Reliability of supply while also offering comparable
performance to incumbent materials
Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation &
Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Metallic Effect Sulfone case study.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation
CONSUMER &
AEROSPACE MOLDERS
M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E
S O L U T I O N
• Metallic appearance
• FDA-food contact compliance*
• Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical
disinfection cycles
• Easy processing to meet flexible design requests
• Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions
• Created a variety of food contact-approved,
brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver,
and bronze for optimal aesthetics
• Ensured excellent mechanical performance after
repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical
cleaning cycles
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options
Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason®
high-performance polymers in metallic colors
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-bt218-biopharmaceutical-tubing-case-study.pdf
MEDICAL TUBING
EXTRUDER
B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L
T U B I N G
• Low leachables & extractables
• Great tensile performance and kink resistance
• Good thermal weldability
• Excellent clarity and medical blue tint
• ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free
(ADF)
• Supplied drop-in material replacement to
overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE
• Offered a lower extractable profile than
comparable materials in the market
• Enabled easy material transition without changes
in tooling or thermal welding machine settings
• Formulated solution with proprietary additives to
provide clarity and prevent yellowing after
sterilization
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Avient Quality Policy - Dec 18 2023%5B83%5D.pdf
We listen - To customers’ needs to deliver unique, innovative
solutions
• We do it right - The first time to provide defect-free materials
• We deliver - A consistent product on time
Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
drives our actions and decision-making – all with the goal of making Avient
the preferred provider of specialized materials, services, and solutions to
customers around the world.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Maxxam_ Polyolefin Formulations- Coaxial Signal Cable Jacket - case study snapshot.pdf
AUTO DATA CABLE
MANUFACTURER
C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E
J A C K E T
• Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil
• Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods
• Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of
transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around
102.8pf/m
• Provided excellent performance with low
dielectric constant to make the jacket layer
of signal cables have low capacitance loss
• Offered a solution by combining physical
and chemical foaming products in the
foaming layer to reduce the dielectric
constant further
• Maintained exceptional mechanical
properties under high temperatures
Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?