Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics replaced metal and delivered excellent fatigue endurance and moisture resistance Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share

Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics replaced metal and delivered excellent fatigue endurance and moisture resistance Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share

Smarter Materials™ High Performance Thermoplastics: eBook Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins

CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES REDUCE WEIGHT, ADD STRENGTH TO INDUSTRY-FIRST SNOWBOARD BINDINGS Discover how Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics can add lightweight strength and durability to your application. THE SOLUTION When approached with a thermoplastic composite technology that offered the freedom to add torsional flex without compromising on strength and power, the product innovators at Rome were seriously stoked. And, unlike thermosets, thermoplastic materials are able to be easily thermoformed to the exact shape required before inserting into the injection mold.

You may see us use both terms, MSDS and SDS, as GHS becomes more familiar in all of our global market. X04000340311 PRECISION THERMOPLASTICS MSDS X150-242-131-01

KEY CHARACTERISTICS The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech formulations are: • Customized density, offering a wide range of specific gravities from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils and other harsh chemicals Additional features include: • Design flexibility and processing ease • Good impact strength • Elevated heat deflection temperature 6 Gravi-Tech Design Guide 7 CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS Density Modified Formulations Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. These materials have been formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to have densities similar to actual metals, while also providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics. Types of Layout Designs FIGURE 56 - Grid FIGURE 58 - Radial FIGURE 57 - Series FIGURE 59 - Hybrid 48 Gravi-Tech Mold Strength When consulting how strong the mold needs to be, there are two types of pressures it must withstand: injection pressure and clamping pressure.

WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components. THERMOPLASTIC The matrix material of a composite can be a thermoset or a thermoplastic THERMOSET THERMOPLASTIC A thermoset is a cross-linked polymer that cannot be reshaped after it’s formed, cured, and cooled. Advantages High temperature resistance, creep resistance, low viscosity, paintability, and fatigue resistance A thermoplastic is not cross-linked so it can be re-melted and reformed.

LEADING EV MANUFACTURER S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent weather resistance • Nice flexibility and elasticity • Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical stress and friction, helping to prolong the lifespan of the cover • Delivered good resistance to various environmental factors such as UV radiation, moisture, and extreme temperatures • Provided a solution easily processed and molded using standard thermoplastic processing techniques Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Slide 1: Leading EV manufacturer

Cosmetic packaging manufacturer COSMETIC PACKAGING MANUFACTURER L I P G L O S S T U B E T I P • Excellent clarity and high fluidity • FDA thermoplastic elastomer • Overmolds to PE as good sealing performance • Met customer’s design requirements, such as a skin-like feel • Offered transparent appearance • Met FDA 21 compliance • Overmolded onto PE compared with silicone OnFlex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Slide 1: Cosmetic packaging manufacturer

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