https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Adventure Camping_Case Study Snapshot_v3.pdf
ADVENTURE CAMPER
MANUFACTURER
W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S
• Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material,
and thickness to meet performance requirements
• Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to
wood and aluminum
• UV, chemical, and moisture resistant
• Custom formulated the panel construction to meet
lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements
• Avient engineering team provided on-going
material sampling and technical support
throughout the development cycle
• Ensured the face sheet structure provided a
smooth surface finish and good adherence to
paint or aluminum fixtures
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite
Sandwich Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-automotive-aftermarket-side-step-application-snapshot-1.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Garage Door Panel_Case Study Snapshot_July2024_v1.pdf
GARAGE DOOR OEM
G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S
• Replace incumbent material with structural composite
panel meeting UV and thermal requirements
• Lightweight & impact resistant
• Ability to withstand weather conditions
• Simplify the manufacturing process
• Custom-formulated panels with UV stable
laminates and core that met thermal requirements
• Provided panels with high durability, impact
resistance, and weatherability
• Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing
process for OEM with panels cut-to-size
in-house
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY & CUSTOMIZATION
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/barrier-and-scavenger-additives/colormatrix-amosorb-4020l
Overview and key benefits for shelf life extender oxygen scavenging additive
Overview and key benefits for shelf life extender oxygen scavenging additive (Chinese language version)
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/laser-marking-additives/colorant-chromatics-uv-laser-marking-technology
Product description, key characteristics and markets/applications (Chinese language version)
Product description, key characteristics and markets / applications
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-raise-heat-stability-modifier-apet-packaging
Overview of markets and applications, key characteristics and key benefits of Cesa Raise Heat Stability Modifier for APET Packaging
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-needs-and-challenges-photovoltaic-cable?ind[]=21509
This includes standards for flame retardant performance to IEC 60332-1, another key characteristic to consider.
Avient has a portfolio of cross-linkable formulations for photovoltaic cable, ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions (ECCOH XL 8148), that achieve the key characteristics listed above.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-needs-and-challenges-photovoltaic-cable?pname[]=10755
This includes standards for flame retardant performance to IEC 60332-1, another key characteristic to consider.
Avient has a portfolio of cross-linkable formulations for photovoltaic cable, ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions (ECCOH XL 8148), that achieve the key characteristics listed above.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/avoid-these-three-mistakes-get-most-color
Key misconceptions and common practices that keep processors from maximizing their color operations
End-use applications are key to determining whether to use liquid or solid colorants, with the focus on the coloring method that will produce the highest quality finished parts.