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/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/OnForce -Swimming pool cleaner connector-Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/onforce-long-glass-fiber-reinforced-polypropylene-composites
Slide 1: Swimming pool cleaner oem
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
These materials utilize long fiber
technology and exhibit enhanced shielding effectiveness versus standard short fiber conductive polymers.
Furthermore, Surround formulations offer improved performance in the areas of creep and fatigue resistance,
dimensional stability, and surface finish when compared to traditional highly-filled, short fiber formulations.
TEMPERATURE
Material Rear
Center
Front
Nozzle
Melt
Mold
Nylon 6,6
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
540–570
530–560
530–560
540–570
540–570
200–300
(90–150)
PBT
510–410
(265–280)
490–540
(255–280)
480–530
480–530
480–530
150–250
(65–120)
PC
14% NiCF
540–570
540–570
530–560
530–560
530–560
150–250
(65–120)
ABS
470–520
460–520
460–520
460–530
(240–275)
460–530
(240–275)
100–200
(40–90)
PP
440–480
(225–250)
440–480
(225–250)
430–470
(220–245)
420–460
(215–240)
420–460
(215–240)
125–175
(50–80)
DRYING
Material Temperature
°F (°C) Time Minimum
Moisture
Maximum
Moisture
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
Nylon 6,6
30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
PBT
14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03%
PC
14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02%
ABS
14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10%
PP
14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30%
Equipment
• Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size
- Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins
• General purpose metering screw is recommended
- Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended
• L/D ratio
- 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering)
• Low compression ratio
- 2:1–3:1
• Deep flights recommended
- Metering zone 3.5 mm
- Feed zone 7.5 mm
• Check ring
- Three-piece, free-flowing check ring
• General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended)
- Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32"
- Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins
• Clamp tonnage:
- 2.5–5 tons/in2
Gates
• Large, free-flow gating recommended
- 0.25" x 0.125" land length
- 0.5" gate depth
Runners
• Full round gate design
• No sharp corners
• Minimum of 0.25" diameter
• Hot runners can be used
PROCESSING
Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length
Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length
Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure
Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure
Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability)
PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity)
• Low shear process
• Low screw speed and screw RPM
• Slow Injection speed
• Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection
- Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location
- Improves mechanical performance near gate location
- Promotes ideal fiber orientation
Resin Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times
≥ Max mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly
Fiber Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times
≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly
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Our performance was supported by strong demand for our Dyneema® fiber technology used
in personal protection applications and raw material deflation.
Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance
and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine
and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled
content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass
and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce
carbon footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable
energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Gravi-Tech REC Recycled Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
They help to reduce product carbon
footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives,
reduce waste, and support the circular economy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Customized density offering a wide range of
specific gravities (1.2–11 gm/cm3)
• Based on recycled resin from PIR and PCR
sources
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very
rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance can be adapted depending
on base resin as required
• Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics, and
cool touch
• Design flexibility and processing ease
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Applications in packaging and consumer goods in
which a more sustainable solution is preferred:
• Cosmetic caps and closures
• Perfume caps
• Spirit bottle caps
• Luxury boxes
• Handles and knobs
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with recycled resin from
post-industrial recycled (PIR) and/or
post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources including
ocean bound plastic waste
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint compared to fossil
feedstock alternatives
• Simplifies manufacturing and lowers costs
versus metal
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech REC-CI
GT5200-5089 PT
Natural
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5075
Black X2
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5078
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5079
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5060
Gravi-Tech REC
GT5200-5057
Base Resin Ocean Bound
rPP rPP rPP rPP rPP rPP
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm >98% PIR+PCR 60% PIR/Mineral >95%
PIR/Mineral
>95%
PIR+PCR/Mineral 30% PIR/Mineral 30% PIR/Mineral
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.9 2.0
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech REC
GT7300-5034 X2 FD
Natural
Gravi-Tech REC
GT7300-5036
Gravi-Tech REC
GT7300-5025
Gravi-Tech REC
GT6000-5032
GT6000-5031
Base Resin ABS rABS/ABS rABS rPA6 rPA6
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm 50% PIR/Mineral 65% PIR/Mineral 10% PIR/Mineral 20% PIR/Mineral 20% PIR/Mineral
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.7 2.8
AVAILABLE GRADES
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This can
include increasing the percentage of post-consumer
recycled content (PCR), reducing the carbon footprint
during production or shipping, or improving package
recyclability.
These may
include:
• Achieve a percentage of all packaging that is
reusable, recyclable or compostable
• Increase the use of post-consumer recycled
(PCR) content, up to 100%
• Use lightweighting or other solutions that will
help reduce your carbon footprint
• Replace petroleum-based materials with
renewable materials such as bio-plastics
Whatever your goals, we can help you achieve them
with customized solutions based on a number of
factors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/bergamid-house-of-sports-gun-case-study-one-pager-1020.pdf
UTG® HUNTING &
SHOOTING SPORTS
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/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/structural-fiber-reinforced-formulations/short-fiber-reinforced-formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S E A T P A N
• Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower
manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with
lightweight composite material
• Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts
and fasteners into a single injection molded
component, lowering costs $100k year
• Saved time and money using FEA validation
to confirm real-world performance before
building tooling
• Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to
test fit and function
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/news/bow-stern-new-hammerhead-marine-composite-panels-polyone-remove-weight-streamline-production
With a weight savings of more than 50% versus plywood, these continuous-fiber reinforced thermoplastic sandwich panels offer boat manufacturers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional marine construction materials.
Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels consist of thermoplastics, continuous glass-fiber face sheets, and foam cores.
https://www.avient.com/news/move-over-metal-polyone-launches-surround-emi/rfi-shielding-formulations
Surround long-fiber material is well suited to housings for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) because of its capability to replace metal in shielding applications.
Integrated, long-fiber EMI/RFI shielding formulations – minimizes system damaging “cross talk” between electronic components