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OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/lubrione-for-conveyor-belt-gears-application-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent wear resistance
• Reduced friction, heat build-up, noise
and vibration
• Improved processability and surface finish
on parts
• Lower power requirements and
low maintenance
• Design flexibility
• Reduced weight
APPLICATION BULLETIN
SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE
LubriOne™ Portfolio
PA66, PA6 and Polyketone
formulations with
10%–30% glass fiber
reinforcement available
Lubricants & Performance
Lubricant Color Performance
LubriOne NN PTFE Natural
Shears and creates a PTFE film transferred
to the matting surface.
Aramid
Fibers
Yellowish
Softer and less abrasive than
carbon or glass fiber, commonly used for
reduction in the wear of the mating surface,
especially softer materials.
Carbon
Fibers
Grey
Softer and less abrasive than carbon or
glass fiber, commonly used for reduction
in the wear of the matting surface,
especially softer materials.
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Glass fiber formulations provide enhanced surface aesthetics free of visible fiber
Long Glass Fiber (LGF) Strength Retention
Long Glass Fiber Formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Additives and Colorants for Stadium and Arena Seats Application Bulletin.pdf
UV STABILIZER/COLOR COMBINATIONS
• Combines color and UV stabilization for use
in PP and PA
• Ingredients screened with accelerated
weather testing*
• Excellent weather resistance properties
(against chalking, embrittlement)
• Long-term colorfastness and light stability
UV STABILIZER/FLAME RETARDANT/
COLOR COMBINATIONS
• Combines low halogen flame retardants,
UV stabilizers and color for use in PP and PA
• Ingredients screened with accelerated
weather testing*
• Excellent weather resistance properties
(against chalking, embrittlement)
• Compliant with local fire standards (e.g.:
AFNOR M 2 in France, DIN 4102 B 2–B 1 in
Germany, UNI 8457–9174 C 1 in Italy, BKZ 5.2
in Switzerland, BS 5852.1990 CRIB 3–5 in UK)**
• Standard portfolio available for PP injection
molded applications
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* Laboratory weathering testing may not be determinative of all conditions of use;
the end user must determine suitability of a product for its intended use
** Contact us for more information on regulatory compliance
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STANDARD COLOR PORTFOLIO FOR INJECTION MOLDED PP SEATS
Colors may vary from actual color shown.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Cesa Fiber Additives Hydrophobic for PP Nonvoven Medical - Case Study_0520.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Fiber Additives Hydrophobic for PP Nonwovens Product Bulletin.pdf
Slide 1: Medical textile manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/OnForce LFT - Street Light Arm - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
S T R E E T L I G H T A R M
• Limit corrosion
• Replace metal insert, maintaining strength
• Black color
• UV resistance, as used for an outdoor application
• Electrical isolation
• Utilized simulation services from Avient Design to
optimize the product’s design for performance
and processability
• Achieved required ageing test with the support
from R&D and ADTS
• Replaced the need to use a metal insert, reducing
part weight, cost and simplifying the production
process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + UV RESISTANCE
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Lighting manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/bergamid-house-of-sports-gun-case-study-one-pager-1020.pdf
U TG ® H U N T I N G &
S H O OT I N G S P O RT S
G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G
• Good dimension stability with low warpage at different
temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C)
• Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure
• Provided durable and impact-resistant glass
fiber reinforced formulation with excellent
surface finish and good dimensional stability
for smooth operation
• Passed all temperature durability and drop tests
to confirm use in outdoor environments
• Collaborated with customer via technology
services to accelerate product development
Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/OnForce LFT-Truck Foot Pedal-Case study Snapshot.pdf
Heavy Truck manufacturer
HEAVY TRUCK
MANUFACTURER
E X T E R I O R S T E P P E D A L
• Offer pre-color support to achieve an approved silver color
formulation
• Provide a metallic look with good weather resistance and
wear performance for the exterior part
• Shorten development time to gain durability approval
• Offered color options that met desired metal
color and texture, which was different from
an ordinary plastic feel
• Achieved excellent wear performance and
weather resistance, qualifying it to replace
metal
• Provided support in achieving durability
approval, resulting in significant time and
cost savings
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/onforce-long-glass-fiber-reinforced-polypropylene-composites
Slide 1: Heavy Truck manufacturer