https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-vectranr-lcp.pdf
Key Features • High strength to weight ratio • Good creep resistance • High abrasion resistance • Excellent flex fatigue properties • Minimal moisture absorption • Excellent chemical resistance Disadvantages • Vectran® suffers from UV degradation, which causes strength loss and discoloration • Hair-like filaments tend to fray FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® VECTRAN® PRODUCTS • Strength Members • Ripcords • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope Abrasion Resistance Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Flame Resistance Chemical Resistance (Acid) Chemical Resistance (Alkali) Chemical Resistance (Organic Solvent) P P X P P P P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.0 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.40 Elongation @ Break % 3.8 Tensile Modulus g/d 600 Moisture Regain* %
They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-technora.pdf
Key Features • High tenacity & modulus • Excellent abrasion & fatigue resistance • Excellent chemical & steam resistance • Very low creep • High thermal stability • Lower moisture regain than other para-aramids Disadvantages • Lower modulus compared to carbon and high modulus para-aramids • Poor UV resistance FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR TECHNORA® • Coating • Twisting • Polymer Jacket Extrusion • Stranding • Overbraiding • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® TECHNORA® PRODUCTS • Ripcords • Strength Members • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn • Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement • Synthetic Wire Rope WHY TECHNORA®?
Abrasion Resistance Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Flame Resistance Chemical Resistance (Acid Chemical Resistance (Alkali) Chemical Resistance (Organic Solvent) Strength Retention (H2O) P X P P P P P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 28 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.39 Elongation @ Break % 4.6 Tensile Modulus g/d 590 Moisture Regain* % 2.0 Creep** % < 1.5 Shrinkage*** % < 0.1 Melt Point °C N/A Decomposition Temp.
They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
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Sitting atop the plastics pyramid, high-temperature formulations provide robust material performance at elevated temperatures in excess of 300°F (150°C).
Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology
UV and Light Blocking Additives
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Transforming Modular & Offsite Construction with Advanced Composites APPLICATION GUIDE Siding & Cladding Impact resistance; thermal expansion reduction; superior strength-to-thickness ratio compared to traditional siding Roofing Systems Impact resistance; flexural strength; thermally insulative; will not contribute to mold or rot Interior Wall, Floor, & Ceiling Panel Systems Improved structural integrity; integrated fire protection; customized dimensions & finishes; thermal insulation; water, pest, & impact resistance Doors Impact resistance; ballistic resistance; high strength-to-weight ratio Exterior Sheathing Continuous insulation; impact, moisture & rot resistance; lightweight construction Garage Doors Impact & corrosion resistance; high flexural strength; customized dimensions & finishes; weatherability; UV stability; weight reduction Flood Barriers Moisture & corrosion resistance; durable; will not contribute to mold growth Composite Decking & Lumber Reinforcements for increased strength; material & weight reduction Cabinetry & Storage Weight reduction; customized dimensions & finishes Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Composite Panels & Laminates Hammerhead™ & Polystrand™ Composite Panels GlasArmor™ & ThermoBallistic™ Ballistic Panels Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes ADVANCED COMPOSITES FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Laminates Storm Shutters Impact & ballistic resistance; superior strength-to-weight ratio Safe/Panic Rooms Ballistic & impact resistance 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
MATERIAL SOLUTION DESCRIPTION KEY CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Composite Panels Industry-first flame retardant thermoplastic composite panels that meet ASTM E84 Class A standards for flame spread and smoke developed and configurations available to meet NFPA 286 corner room burn testing • Excellent flame performance • Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact, and rot resistant • Lightweight structural integrity • Reduce labor cost and time • Interior Wall, Floor & Ceiling Panel Systems • Garage Doors • Interior & Entry Doors • Exterior Sheathing • Siding & Cladding • Kitchen Cabinetry Hammerhead™ and Polystrand™ Composite Panels Thermoplastic composite panels constructed with Polystrand™ continuous fiber laminates thermally bonded to thermoplastic foam or honeycomb cores • Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact, and rot resistant • Lightweight structural integrity • Reduce labor cost and time • Garage Doors • Interior Entry Doors • Interior Wall, Floor & Ceiling Panel Systems • Exterior Sheathing • Siding & Cladding • Kitchen Cabinetry Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates High strength unidirectional (UD) glass fibers combined with thermoplastic resins available in unidirectional tapes or multi-ply laminates • High strength and stiffness • Enables impact resistance • Formulations available to meet ASTM E84 Class A and Class B flame/smoke rating • Composite Deckng • Interior & Entry Doors • Roofing Systems GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels Ballistic protection constructed from layers of 0°/90° woven E-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary thermoset resin system • UL 752 Level 1–3 compliant • Less than 25% the weight of comparable steel panel • 1-hr fire rating per ASTM E119* • Safe/Panic Rooms • Garage Doors • Interior & Entry Doors ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Panels Industry-first thermoplastic ballistic resistant panels thermally formed with layers of 0°/90° UD E-glass fiber reinforcements and polyolefin-based resin systems • UL 752 Level 3 compliant • Extremely lightweight • Moisture, UV, and corrosion resistant • Safe/Panic Rooms • Garage Doors • Interior & Entry Doors * UL Level 3 panel was fire tested as part of a wall system with steel studs and drywall facesheet
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-non-blooming-solution-technical-bulletin.pdf
These new materials integrate excellent aesthetics and functionality, including UV and stain resistance, without sacrificing mechanical properties.
UV Resistance Test - 0.68W/m2 @ 45°C expose 168 hours Anti-abrasion Test - H18 wheel load 1kg @ 500 cycles Surface/Non-blooming - Visual observation Touch Feel - Hand touch Mechanical Properties - Refer to hardness, gravity, tensile strength, elongation, MFI, and flexural modulus, which are tested using ASTM methods Processing - Demold speed & cycle time TEST RESULTS Comprehensively, the Versaflex CE 3130 non-blooming series performed better than competitive materials in balancing functional properties and processing.
Stain Resistance Scratch Resistance Surface Aesthetics Touch Feel Mechanical Properties Processing Non-blooming Anti-UV — TPU — Vulcanized Silicone — Versaflex CE 3130-80N — Versaflex CE 3130-70N
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maintain shine and transparency
UV and Light Blocking Additives
CycleWorks™ Innovation Center For Plastic Recycling
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They require resistance to environmental factors like ultraviolet (UV) exposure, heat, and cleaning chemicals to ensure the device's reliability and longevity.
Chemically resistant thermoplastics with UV-blocking capability and good impact performance for durability.
Functional additives that add performance benefits, such as UV stability and static charge reduction
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/exploring-world-fluoropolymers?ind%5B0%5D=6601
Fluoropolymers are a family of exceptional, high-performance materials that are widely used today – and for good reason, since they are stable plastics that resist degradation under harsh conditions and are inherently flame retardant.
2 Sina Ebnesajjad, “Introduction to Fluoropolymers,” Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook (Elsevier, 2011) pp 49-60.
3 The Fluoropolymers Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Guide to the Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins–Fourth Edition (2005).
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/exploring-world-fluoropolymers?ind%5B0%5D=21506
Fluoropolymers are a family of exceptional, high-performance materials that are widely used today – and for good reason, since they are stable plastics that resist degradation under harsh conditions and are inherently flame retardant.
2 Sina Ebnesajjad, “Introduction to Fluoropolymers,” Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook (Elsevier, 2011) pp 49-60.
3 The Fluoropolymers Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Guide to the Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins–Fourth Edition (2005).
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/exploring-world-fluoropolymers?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
Fluoropolymers are a family of exceptional, high-performance materials that are widely used today – and for good reason, since they are stable plastics that resist degradation under harsh conditions and are inherently flame retardant.
2 Sina Ebnesajjad, “Introduction to Fluoropolymers,” Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook (Elsevier, 2011) pp 49-60.
3 The Fluoropolymers Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Guide to the Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins–Fourth Edition (2005).