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

Complēt™ LCF PES formulation delivered lightweighting for an aerospace seat component through metal replacement (replacing aluminum) Complēt™ long carbon fiber (LCF) composites replaced aluminum to reduce weight and enable design freedom for a wheelchair OEM

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Metal-to-Polymer Conversion for Electrical Applications: LubriOne™ PEEK Solutions for electrical power tool applications offer innovative options for replacing metal that also help customers to improve performance, reduce production cost and simplify product maintenance. Food-Safe TPE: Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) enables consumer products manufacturers to replace a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) silicone material with a softer, child-friendly TPE material, while maintaining strict compliance with food contact regulations in Japan and China. This material portfolio also delivers excellent flame, chemical, and UV light resistance, making it a cost-effective replacement for various engineered polymers and metal in applications such as laundry consoles, circuit board housings, medical equipment, and LED lighting.

Avient introduces new high-impact Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations, developed to replace die-cast or machined metals in premium weighted applications while offering superior design freedom, manufacturing efficiency, and sustainability. The innovative hybrid product technology is developed to replace die-cast or machined metals to deliver both the look and weighted feel of metal in premium brand high-impact applications. 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

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