https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Advanced Composites in Building _ Construction Application Guide.pdf
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, &
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™
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
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MATERIAL
SOLUTION DESCRIPTION KEY CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIAL
APPLICATIONS
Hammerhead™ FR
Flame Retardant
Industry-first flame retardant
thermoplastic composite panels
that meet ASTM E84 Class A
standards for flame spread and
smoke developed and passed
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
• 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
• 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
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
* UL Level 3 panel was fire tested as part of a wall system with steel studs and drywall facesheet
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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/2022-08/Pipe wrap translation - Application Snapshot.pdf
REINFORCED
THERMOPLASTIC PIPE
F O R O I L + G A S
• Reinforcement for HDPE pipe to meet the performance of
traditional steel pipe for oil and gas applications
• Temperature performance up to 65˚C with operating
pressure up to 1500 psi
• Spoolable, lightweight material to simplify transport and
installation
• Provided material compatibility with HDPE
and added reinforcement to meet burst
strength requirements
• Customized tape thickness to meet specific
processing needs
• Ensured supply chain reliability with fast
delivery and quality control in North America
• Flexible, reinforced plastic solution enabled
spoolable pipe and reduced weight
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
Reinforced Polyethylene Tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/Complet - Piranha Propeller - Application Snapshot.pdf
PIRANHA
M A R I N E P R O P E L L E R
• Similar mechanical properties to aluminum and stainless
steel
• Improved impact resistance, durability, and vibration
damping properties
• Injection moldable
• Enabled up to 20% more impact resistance compared to standard
long fiber reinforced materials, including the incumbent material
• Improved durability and vibration damping allowing the blades to
flex and absorb energy from minor impacts
• Facilitated an interchangeable blade system providing a cost-
effective solution for repairs and tuning of propulsion thrust to meet
a boat’s intended use, for either speed or transporting loads
• Enhanced design flexibility allowing for the innovative blade design
to provide 400% more reverse thrust than standard propellers and
twice as much as competing metal propellers
Complēt™ MT Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Nylon 6
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-create-impactful-plastic-aesthetics-new-products?rtype[]=1164
It is an annual trend forecasting tool that focuses on the color and effects of plastics used in packaging, consumer products, automotive applications, and synthetic fibers.
Finally, specific textures and shapes are rendered onto plastic and fiber illustrations to further stimulate inspiration and imagination.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/avient-design/engineering
Learn more about enhanced modeling and design technology capabilities to more accurately predict long fiber reinforced thermoplastic performance in structural metal replacement applications
Structural + Fiber Reinforced Formulations
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-create-impactful-plastic-aesthetics-new-products
It is an annual trend forecasting tool that focuses on the color and effects of plastics used in packaging, consumer products, automotive applications, and synthetic fibers.
Finally, specific textures and shapes are rendered onto plastic and fiber illustrations to further stimulate inspiration and imagination.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=12
Learn more about enhanced modeling and design technology capabilities to more accurately predict long fiber reinforced thermoplastic performance in structural metal replacement applications
Fiber-Line Vectran braided satellite tether designed to pull satellite down at end-of-life and burn upon re-entry
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=36
Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Design Guide
Download this guide to learn how to design ribs, bosses, and other features that stand the test of time, better ways to process LFT materials, what to do to minimize part defects and more about Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4657
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