https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/creating-circular-composites-challenges-and-opportunities-polymer-materials-engineers?sust[]=1133
Chemical Recycling: Sometimes referred to as advanced or molecular recycling in the plastics world, chemical recycling of composites involves breaking down the composite’s matrix resin into molecular components by pyrolysis or solvolysis, allowing for the recovery of its fiber reinforcement.
To make composites more circular, explore a variety of fibers and a range of resins.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/changing-regulations-ivdr
An enforced gap analysis of technical documentation may show that current plastic resin grades or masterbatches do not have adequate change control, and there are insufficient change agreements with suppliers
For higher risk IVD, the gap analysis may also reveal that current resin grades or masterbatches don’t have sufficient regulatory assumptions, e.g., they are not verified for elemental impurities (ICH Q3D)
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.
Heat Length =
π
2 * Thickness
Radius = S
B
S
T = 400°F
B S
GL
AS
S/
EP
OX
Y
TA
B
M
AT
ER
IA
L
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core
1 in
1.5 in
2 in
2400
2820
2748
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 665
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 1084
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core 2 in 1055
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 919
L-Bracket Installation
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core 2 in 2375
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 797
U-Channel Installation
N
O
T
AB
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
Mixed Conditions
ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab
testing installations except where noted.
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
(PSI)
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment 1610 98 Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength Requires pilot hole
Cup Washer Spreads
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—no
installation torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments
Sheet Metal or
Wood Screw
Readily available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout
Shoulder Washer Limits
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-ripcords.pdf
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Rip through any material,
including steel armor
• High strength to diameter ratio
• Lubricated for easy ripping
• Colors available for easy identification
• Long continuous lengths per spool
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR RIPCORDS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• PET Polyester
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® WearcoatTM:
Lubricity for fast and easy removal
• FIBER-LINE® BlockcoatTM:
Anti-wick/Non-wick water penetration &
snag resistance
• FIBER-LINE® RepelcoatTM:
Water Repellency
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat® Blocker:
Block Water Migration
• FIBER-LINE® ColorcoatTM:
Color identification for easy tracking
Overview
• FIBER-LINE® has over 25 years of experience in producing ripcords
for the optical fiber cable market.
Product ID
Coating
Base Fiber
Break
Strength
Yield Geometry
Nominal
Diameter
Notes
K1000 1x3 (HT)
FIBER-LINE®
125 LBs
(55 KGs)
3930 FT/LB
(2639 M/KG)
Round/Flat .762 mm
Highly twisted cord
lubricated for easy
under armor ripping
K400 1x3
FIBER-LINE®
65 LBs
(29 KGs)
10989 FT/LB
(7384 M/KG)
Round/Flat .435 mm
Lubricated for fast
& easy ripping
K1500 1x3
FIBER-LINE®
200 LBs
(91 KGs)
2500 FT/LB
(1679 M/KG)
Round/Flat .905 mm
Lubricated for fast
& easy ripping
P3000 (HT)
FIBER-LINE®
Repelcoat™
PET
Polyester
60 LBs
(27 KGs)
3935 FT/LB
(2645 M/KG)
Round .695 mm Water repellency coating
V1420T
FIBER-LINE®
Blockcoat™
VectranTM
90 LBs
(40 KGs)
9010 FT/LB
(6050 M/KG)
Round/Flat .456 mm
Vectran utilized to
eliminate outgassing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Cesa Fiber Additives Stain-resistant Product Bulletin.pdf
They
provide durable and efficient stain release properties
to polyester fibers making it easier to remove stains
with common household cleaners.
APPLICATIONS
Cesa stain-resistant solutions are suitable for
polyester fibers used in automotive textiles, home
and office furnishings, and carpets and rugs.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/packaging-case-study
RejoinTM PCR Masterbatch uses PCR as a carrier resin, effectively allowing a bottle or part to be manufactured with 100% PCR.
Simplify the process to develop color in recycled resin for L’Oréal to achieve global color consistency, while working towards their 2030 objective to have 100% of the plastics used in its packaging be made from recycled or bio-based material.
Avient’s PCR Color Prediction Service helped L’Oréal simplify overall color development with recycled resin.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-shares-customer-success-healthcare-high-temperature-pre-colored-solutions-k-2022
Made from polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin, Transcend Premier Healthcare Colorants, including pre-colored solutions, can withstand up to 1,000 autoclave cycles and high heat sterilization up to 150C.
These resins also maintain dimensional stability while providing chemical resistance against the effects of harsh cleaning agents.
Additional iterations are in development for other high-performance resins, including polyethersulfone (PES) and polysulfone (PSU).
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=26
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offered versatile solution across resins and low LDR
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts
List with examples of polymer additives and colorants that are suitable for PET resins
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=26
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offered versatile solution across resins and low LDR
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts
List with examples of polymer additives and colorants that are suitable for PET resins
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-drives-textile-industry-sustainability-and-innovation-fiber-colorant-technology
ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions combine colorants and specialized melt spinning equipment to provide an adaptive, innovative system for coloring polyester fiber.