Because composites combine resins with different types of fiber reinforcement, and can be manufactured using a variety of processes, the possibilities are nearly endless. It is a continuous molding process where fibers are saturated with a liquid polymer, then carefully pulled through a heated die to form the parts. If you’ve heard terms like “pultruded carbon fiber,” this simply means that a carbon fiber composite has been made through the process of pultrusion. 

Carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) – primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide – that can be emitted into the atmosphere from various processes in the value chain (Nature Conservancy). This entails placing purge or polymer scraps back into production or using them to provide electricity, which typically helps offset any carbon emissions that can occur during the manufacturing process. A product carbon footprint is the calculation of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere as a result of various processes in the value chain. 

By committing to Operation Clean Sweep, Avient is dedicated to achieving zero pellet, flake and powder loss in our manufacturing process.

Purayath later joined Applied Materials, as the technology leader for its new Selective Removal Products business, and most recently served as Vice President, Process Technology for SunRise Memory.

Our long fiber products are produced using a pultrusion process in which continuous tows of fiber are pulled through an impregnation die (to introduce polymer and additive solutions) and then chopped to length (typically 12mm) in a pelletizer.  

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Beyond weight reduction, Hammerhead panels can accelerate installation and labor productivity because they replace the typical wood, hand lay-up and vacuum assisted process with a consolidated, ready-to-install panel.

The long fiber formulations are easy to process and provide more design freedom through injection molding without compromising on dimensional stability of the component during use.

In addition to the low CoF, these new formulations have a low melt viscosity, making them easy to process.

They provide excellent resistance to heat, oil, creep, and abrasion for durability – which can help reduce the risk and rate of material degradation over time – plus high extrusion speeds and ambient curing for additional processing advantages and efficiencies.