Continuous fiber reinforced thermoset composites combine high molecular weight resins with glass or carbon fibers. Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are produced by pulling continuous glass rovings through thermoplastic resin to impregnate the fibers and form a unidirectional tape. The graph above shows the result of tensile load applied longitudinally to three laminate samples made with Polystrand™ continuous glass fiber reinforced polypropylene in 2-, 4- and 6-ply configurations, illustrated below.

Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores. TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS BREAK PETG Skins with 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 1084 lbs 492 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation BREAK PETG Skins with 2375 lbs 1077 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L N O T AB BREAK Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 420 lbs 191 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 2 in 370 lbs 168 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) 332 lbs 151 kg 984 lbs 446 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 1298 lbs 589 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 lbs 227 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 839 lbs 381 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 lbs 524 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 lbs 694 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 lbs 667 kg Mixed Conditions ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 LORD 2281 psi 15.73 MPa 184 psi 1.27 MPa Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 ACRALOCK 2211 psi 15.24 MPa 78 psi 0.54 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi 14.97 MPa 262 psi 1.81 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK 2102 psi 14.49 MPa 138 psi 0.95 MPa Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 LORD 2047 psi 14.11 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:1 ACRALOCK 1966 psi 13.56 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotch-Weld 8010 3M 1907 psi 13.15 MPa 61 psi 0.42 MPa Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi 13.00 MPa 432 psi 2.98 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi 12.91 MPa 281 psi 1.94 MPa Substrate  2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:1 ACRALOCK 1779 psi 12.27 MPa 127 psi 0.88 MPa Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 LORD 1716 psi 11.83 MPa 190 psi 1.31 MPa Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 LORD 1535 psi 10.58 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive 2k Methacrylate PolyFuse Icon Containment 1610 psi 11.10 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 ACRALOCK 724 psi 4.99 MPa 58 psi 0.40 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK 722 psi 4.98 MPa 44 psi 0.30 MPa Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi 3.50 MPa 81 psi 0.56 MPa Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi 2.35 MPa 198 psi 1.37 MPa Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED  2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brand names of the adhesives are owned by the respective manufacturers.

ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are thermally formed with e-glass and thermoplastic resin systems, offering a cost-competitive alternative to ballistic-resistant materials made with other fibers or thermoset resins. GlasArmor thermoset panels are constructed from layers of woven e-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary resin system. Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility  

Gordon Glass™ Distributor List Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes Learn about Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores

Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons Made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores, Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are engineered to provide simplified installation, long-lasting components, and overall cost reduction for boat manufacturers. Complēt™ REC Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons Made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores, Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are engineered to provide simplified installation, long-lasting components, and overall cost reduction for boat manufacturers. Complēt™ REC Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

Glasforms™ Improved Adhesion Formulations Glasforms™ thermoset pultruded composites featuring improved adhesion resin formulations provide enhanced adhesive properties that enable exceptional bonding performance for end products. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Improves bonding performance of epoxy adhesives in installation of pultruded parts • Eliminates need for surface preparation with abrasion or removal of peel ply layer prior to application of adhesives • Reduces overall system costs by saving time and labor on secondary processes • Enables replacement of mechanical fasteners with epoxy adhesives for improved fatigue performance and reduced weight • Simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces part complexity PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Infrastructure Reinforcement • Concrete reinforcement • Rebar Industrial • Containers • Support structures Electrical & Energy • Insulator rods with overmolded silicone jacketing • Wind energy applications Transportation • Trailer reinforcement • Support structures FORMULATION LAP SHEAR - ASTM D3167-07 Polyester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,600 PSI Vinyl Ester + Glass, epoxy adhesive 3,800 PSI

Gordon Glass™ Distributor List Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes Learn about Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores

The mass production of glass fibers began in the 1930’s. The liquid is then extruded through bushings and are coated (sized) to help bundle the filaments and prepare the fibers for composite resin interface. E-Glass

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