https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-sustainable-composite-materials-jec-world-2022
Avient will also feature Complēt™ R long-fiber-reinforced composites for injection molding that incorporate from 50% to 100% post-consumer recycled nylon 6 reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets.
Avient is exhibiting in Hall 6, Booth R32 at JEC World from May 3-5, 2022.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
DIMENSIONAL
STABILITY
Tight tolerances, minimal warp
SOLUTION: Long fiber
reinforced composites with
polyketone (PK)
POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack
structures, running boards,
brackets, component housings
STRENGTH
High strength-
to-weight ratio,
comparable to metal
SOLUTION: Long fiber
POSSIBILITIES:
Tubular door frames,
accessory motor
mounts, tailgate
locking systems
MANUFACTURING EASE
Injection moldable, design freedom,
insert molding, part consolidation
SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced
composites
POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells,
seat base components, tubular door
frames, accessory linkages
IMPACT
RESISTANCE
Durable in rugged
environments and uses
SOLUTION: Maximum
toughness long fiber
POSSIBILITIES: Side steps,
bed steps, roof racks,
brackets, bed extenders,
tie downs
CORROSION
RESISTANCE
Metal replacement,
eliminate secondary
coatings
SOLUTION: Long fiber
POSSIBILITIES: Underbody
skid plate components,
fuel doors, fasteners
SUSTAINABILITY
PIR/PCR content incorporation
with high strength, lightweighting
for fuel economy
SOLUTION: Recycled content
long fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack
structures, fender flares, rail
covers, tail light protectors
LIGHTWEIGHTING
30–40% weight reduction
when switching from metal
SOLUTION: Long carbon
fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Motor
mounts, seating components,
accessory mounts
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
High and low temperature
performance, maintained
properties with UV exposure,
moisture performance
SOLUTION: Long fiber
POSSIBILITIES: Tail
light protectors, fender
flairs, guards, underbody
components
SURFACE AESTHETICS
Color matches, fiber-rich or
glossy surfaces, carbon fiber
appearance
SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant
long fiber reinforced composites
POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars,
side steps, bed steps, bike
mounting brackets, cargo carriers
NEXT-GEN
UPGRADES
Transform your aftermarket parts
with efficient, lightweight long
fiber thermoplastic solutions that
redefine performance with strength,
toughness, and design freedom.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/crtm-panel-product-bulletin-2020.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Avient CRTM panels offer significant benefits
to customers, including:
• Superior strength to weight ratio
• �Unlimited length capability; widths
up to 108"
• �Thermal insulation
• Ultra-low thermal conductivity
• �Customized density, thickness, weight
and color
• �Vibration damping and acoustic insulation
• Chemical and corrosion resistance
• Consistent cross-sections and quality
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Other thicknesses/architectures are available.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
They can be filled and reinforced to satisfy
required performance characteristics and can be
blended with glass, minerals, impact modifiers,
colorants and stabilizer systems.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-joule-tech-bulletin-a4.pdf
As a major supplier of additives and colors
to the plastics industry, ColorMatrix has, in the
course of supporting its customers worldwide,
developed best practice guidelines for its
products which it provides as a free service.