https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Shooting Sports Selection Guide.pdf
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.
BENEFITS
• Structural
reinforcement
• Weight reduction
• Metal replacement
• Vibration damping
• Soft touch
• Customization &
performance
improvement
• Thermal
management
• Lead replacement
• Biodegradable
custom colors
• Carbon/glass
composites
• Ballistic resistance
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/NOVEL_THERMOPLASTIC_ELASTOMERS_FOR_UNIVERSAL_OVERMOLDING_ON_DISSIMILAR_THERMOPLASTICS.pdf
Thermoplastics are used in various applications, including PP, PS, ABS, copolyester,
SAN, PC etc..
For example, a TPE that can bond to PC does not bond to PP, vice versa.
The failure mode is cohesive on
PP and adhesive on all other substrates.
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Prèstige satinée – a collection of satin glass effect for PET and rPET
Dark NIRvana – a range of dark, intense hues for high-end packaging in virgin and PCR HDPE, PP, PET, featuring NIR detectable colorants
Snow white and the seven speckles - discrete, white/off-white/pearlescent speckles for injection molded PE, PP, ABS, and SAN
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/composite-ballistic-protection/thermoballistic-thermoplastic-panels
ThermoBallistic™ thermoplastic panels are thermally formed with layers of 0°/90° unidirectional E-glass fiber reinforcements with polyolefin-based resin systems.
Glass Content
Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-advanced-composites-debuts-unparalleled-lightweight-structural-technology-portfolio-camx-2016
The resulting portfolio includes a diverse range of thermoplastic and thermoset continuous-fiber carbon and glass reinforced materials that offer exceptional strength-to-weight ratios as well as unmatched flexibility.
Thermoset offerings include:
• Carbon and glass fiber continuous forming processes including pultrusion, filament winding and pull winding for rods, tubes and profiles
• Continuous Resin Transfer Molded (CRTM™) sandwich panels
• Bar stock, laminates and hybrid composite springs
About PolyOne Advanced Composites
Created in 2016, this platform within PolyOne Specialty Engineered Materials consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Glass™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded businesses.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=30
Trilliant™ Surgical X-Ray Glasses
Trilliant XR replaces lead in protective medical glasses
Custom formulated and pre-colored Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced ETPU composite offered corrosion resistance while matching the structural capabilities of metal fasteners
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech BIO Bio-Based Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Customized density offering a wide range of
specific gravities (1.5–11 gm/cm3)
• Formulated with partially bio-based resin from
renewable plant sources
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very
rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance that can be adapted
depending on base resin as required
• Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics and
cool touch
• Design flexibility and processing ease
• Food contact compliance available
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Applications in packaging and consumer goods in
which a more sustainable solution is preferred:
• Cosmetic caps and closures
• Perfume caps
• Spirit bottle caps
• Luxury boxes
• Handles and knobs
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with partially bio-based resin
from renewable plant sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint compared to
fossil feedstock alternatives
• Simplifies manufacturing and lowers cost
versus metal
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5077
FD Natural
Gravi-Tech BIO
RS5200-5001
RS FD Natural
Gravi-Tech BIO
RS5200-5001 RS
FD Natural X1
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5003
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5004
Gravi-Tech BIO
GT5200-5002
Base Resin Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP
Recycled Content/Filler g/cm Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic
Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.90 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0
AVAILABLE GRADES
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Glasforms Dowel Bar Application Overview.pdf
Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) dowel bars
offer advantages over traditional steel or epoxy-
coated steel bars:
• Electromagnetic transparency: ideal for high-
speed toll roads to prevent interference
• Corrosion resistance: the GFRP material
will not rust or corrode in salt or alkaline
environments
• Light weight: less than one-third the weight
of steel
• Does not bond to concrete: eliminates
the need for sleeves or grease to allow for
expansion and contraction
Glasforms™ composite dowel bars are tested and
approved to meet the following requirements:
• ASTM 1356 Glass Transition Temperature
• ASTM D570 Water Absorption
• ASTM 2344 Short Beam Strength
• ASTM 7617 Transverse Shear Strength
Glasforms™ Composite Dowel Bars
for Concrete Pavement Construction
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
WHY GLASFORMS
PULTRUDED COMPOSITES?
Matrix Resin Fiber Reinforcement Fiber Content, by Weight (%)
Epoxy E-CR or E-Glass >70%
MATERIAL
TECHNICAL DATA
Property Test Procedure
Rod Diameter
1.25 in (31.75 mm) 1.50 in (38.10 mm)
Glass Transition Temp (Tg) ASTM 1356 100°C Minimum 100°C Minimum
Water Absorption 24 hours
at 50°C (122°F) ASTM D570 0.03% 0.03%
Short Beam Strength (ILSS) ASTM 2344 8,400 psi
(58 MPa)
9,200 psi
(64 MPa)
Transverse Shear Strength ASTM 7617 23,400 psi
(160 MPa)
24,640 psi
(170 MPa)
Traceability Lot number shall be clearly marked on each package/shipment.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-hammerhead-fr-flame-retardant-composite-panels-avient-featured-jec-world-2025
Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Laminates & Barstock: continuous glass and carbon fiber barstock, laminates, and composite springs
Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
Fiber-Line™ Engineered Performance Enhancing Fiber Processes: including Coating, Twisting, and customized Braiding aramid, glass, carbon, HMPE, and LCP fibers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Incorporates a minimum of 95% post-consumer
recycled PET resin and 58% glass fiber
• Available in unidirectional tape, 2-layer X-ply™
and 3-layer tri-ply laminates
• Excellent bondability to other materials via
thermal lamination or adhesives
• Impact and corrosion resistant
• Improved carbon footprint vs. traditional
polyester-based composite tape
APPLICATIONS
Recycled content unidirectional tapes and
laminates are well-suited for applications that
benefit from the light weight, high strength,
and impact resistance of continuous glass fiber
reinforced rPET including:
• Commercial vehicles
• Trailers
• Structural automotive applications
• Consumer electronics and accessories
• Outdoor sporting equipment and
adventure gear
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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KEY
CHARACTERISTICS
GRADE
NAME
AREAL
WEIGHT
lb/ft2
NOMINAL
THICKNESS
in
TENSILE
MODULUS
ksi
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
ksi
COMMENTS
> 95% PCR*
recycled
PET resin,
58% glass fiber
Polystrand™ R
5840B 0.0903 0.09 4400 ~80
Equivalent to
standard PETG,
APET; Black
* Resin source is 100% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) content, but overall recycled content may vary based on color, additives, etc.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with
58% glass fiber reinforcement
CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production
Polystrand R 5840B made
with rPET has a lower carbon
footprint than traditional
polyester-based products;
44% lower than PETG and
31% lower than APET.
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