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Advanced Mobility Advanced Driver Assist Systems Side Panels, Buttons, Knobs, Bumpers, Control Panels

Advanced Composites Explained Off-Road Vehicle Hood Panel Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - Infographic

Advanced Composites Explained Off-Road Vehicle Hood Panel Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - Infographic

Advances happen quickly – sometimes before you even have time to catch up. Here, Citroën developed air filled panels that repel dents and dings while adding a customized design element – fulfilling two key consumer desires. For example, consider the Airbump® plastic impact panels on the doors and bumpers of the Citroën C4 Cactus.

The new Gravi-Tech grade not only advances material science but also contributes to social good,” said Matt Mitchell, Director of Global Marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. The higher density avoids 2-step processes for metal inserts in high-value packaging. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

Our diverse range of advanced polymers and long fiber reinforced composites gives you the freedom to innovate, create high-strength components that eliminate unnecessary weight, and unleash fresh designs that offer superior performance while remaining economically viable to produce. APPLICATION BULLETIN DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Tight tolerances, minimal warp SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites with polyketone (PK) POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, running boards, brackets, component housings STRENGTH High strength- to-weight ratio, comparable to metal SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tubular door frames, accessory motor mounts, tailgate locking systems MANUFACTURING EASE Injection moldable, design freedom, insert molding, part consolidation SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells, seat base components, tubular door frames, accessory linkages IMPACT RESISTANCE Durable in rugged environments and uses SOLUTION: Maximum toughness long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Side steps, bed steps, roof racks, brackets, bed extenders, tie downs CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary coatings SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Underbody skid plate components, fuel doors, fasteners SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation with high strength, lightweighting for fuel economy SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, fender flares, rail covers, tail light protectors LIGHTWEIGHTING 30–40% weight reduction when switching from metal SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Motor mounts, seating components, accessory mounts EXTREME PERFORMANCE High and low temperature performance, maintained properties with UV exposure, moisture performance SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tail light protectors, fender flairs, guards, underbody components SURFACE AESTHETICS Color matches, fiber-rich or glossy surfaces, carbon fiber appearance SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars, side steps, bed steps, bike mounting brackets, cargo carriers NEXT-GEN UPGRADES Transform your aftermarket parts with efficient, lightweight long fiber thermoplastic solutions that redefine performance with strength, toughness, and design freedom.

OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOOTING SPORTS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES FIREARMS Stocks, Frames, Receivers, & Barrels • Wood grain • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Anti-counterfeiting additive • Ceramic/carbon fiber composites Handguards, Forearms, Picatinny Rails, Holsters, & Magazine • Specialty color, pre-colored material • Wood grain • Warp reduction • Weight reduction • Anti-counterfeiting additive Recoil Pads • Vibration damping • Ultra soft Grips • Overmolding-compatible polymers • Vibration damping ARCHERY Limbs & Risers • Laser marking • Carbon/glass composite billets, bars, & laminates Stabilizers & Accessories • Ultra soft • Carbon/glass composite bars, rods, & tubes PROJECTILES Bullets • Lead replacement engineered formulations • Density-modified formulations • Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent Shotgun Shells, Wads, & Buffers • Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors • Performance improving additives Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch • Pre-colored materials • Carbon/glass composite rods & tubes SAFETY Ballistic Panels • Composite ballistic resistant panels SHOOTING SPORTS Your customers want a product that will help them hit the mark every time.

Insert molding at three barrel temperatures was employed. INSERT MOLDING Insert molding data is reported in Table 3 and Figures 4 through 9. Page 5 of 11 Tabel 3: Inserting molding comparison.