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Avient Debuts ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels at CAMX 2023
ThermoBallistic™ thermoplastic composite panels
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Hammerhead Application _ Install Guide.pdf
HAMMERHEAD™
MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot Resistance to harsh marine conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels
are made from continuous glass-fiber
reinforced thermoplastic face sheets
and polyester foam cores.
Please contact Avient.
To learn more about our advanced composite solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/advanced-composites-explained?rtype[]=1164
Marine — Structural hull panels, decking, stringers, sail battens, cabinetry, door panels, mast structures, and anchor pins can all be made with polymer composites.
What are composite panels?
Ballistic panels are another type of composite panel.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made
from continuous glass-fiber reinforced
thermoplastic face sheets and polyester
foam cores.
Contact Avient for more information.
To learn more about our advanced composite solutions,
contact Avient at 1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
eBook: Flame Retardant Composite Panels
Avient Thermoplastic Composite Tape Portfolio
Application overview for composite panels and laminates used in garage door panels
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/2020-hammerhead-application-install-guide.pdf
HAMMERHEAD™
MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot
Resistance to harsh marine conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable
Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format
Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process
Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Hammerhead™ Marine Composite
Panels are made from continuous glass-
fiber reinforced thermoplastic face
sheets and polyester foam cores.
MARINE PLYWOOD
Hammerhead™ panels are three times lighter than marine plywood
MOISTURE ABSORPTION % weight change due to water absorption for selected
composites and marine plywood
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CUTTING & DRILLING
Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore,
PTFE coating
Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit
FORMING
Apply localized 400˚F heat at a length proportional to the panel thickness (see equation below)
and bend to shape.
To learn more about Avient’s advanced composite solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/lightweight-strong-and-custom-designed-perform?ind[]=6595
Explore the critical performance advantages of composite sandwich panels
Composite panels can be designed for specific strength, stiffness and weight requirements – learn more in this webinar
Webinar: Critical Performance Advantages of Composite Sandwich Panels
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/lightweight-strong-and-custom-designed-perform?sust[]=1165
Explore the critical performance advantages of composite sandwich panels
Composite panels can be designed for specific strength, stiffness and weight requirements – learn more in this webinar
Webinar: Critical Performance Advantages of Composite Sandwich Panels
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/tough-enough-protect-power-grid
Avient and Southern States worked together to develop a modular design using GlasArmor ballistic panels.
Learn more about Avient’s advanced composite ballistic panel technologies, composite solutions or contact us to connect with one of our experts.
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite Panels
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Avient worked with a progressive customer who designed floating solar panels that float on large bodies of water, and require very demanding weather resistance in harsh environments.
Existing industry solutions failed to protect panels from outdoor exposure and harsh weather conditions.