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Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites
Long fiber composite materials
Carbonateds
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Improved Adhesion in Pultruded Composite Materials and Test Methods for Evaluation
• Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Application Development and Implementation: Case Study Review
• Overmolding with Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Selective Reinforcement
• Test Sample Preparation of Pultruded Unidirectional Carbon Parts – Issues in Machining Practice and Alternatives
The Avient advanced composites portfolio includes Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics, Gordon Composites™ thermoset barstock and laminates, and Glasforms™ thermoset pultrusions.
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Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
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This technology works well in aerospace applications, including optical fiber or data transmission cables.
Fiber-Line™ High Performance Fiber can add strength, reduce cable weight or diameter, and replace metal in the most demanding wire and cable applications.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
The benefits
of using long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites
in these automotive applications to achieve these
objectives are well documented.
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.
Our long fiber composites offer an
excellent opportunity for automotive aftermarket
designers to enhance their components’
performance, aesthetics, and sustainability.
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Controlled dispersion and high-quality carbon black materials enable you to achieve optimal performance for high-temperature extrusion and molding processes.
High-quality carbon black materials
Engineered with short fiber reinforcements to provide precise levels of electrical conductivity
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Textile _ Fabric OnColor REC Snapshot.pdf
FIBER
MANUFACTURER
T E X T I L E S & F A B R I C S
• Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation to align
with ISO 14067:2018 and to help in meeting sustainability
goals
• Procure feedstock from renewable resources
• Maintain comparative performance to conventional carbon
black
• Achieve color stability under xenon arc and TUV testing
• Offer solutions for rPET, PP, PE, PBT, and PA6 where a
desire for environmentally responsible products exists
• Offered sustainable platform approach supported by
extensive fiber expertise
• Helped meet sustainability targets while attaining all
design and engineering goals
• Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by
TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067
requirements
• Provided effective alternative to virgin carbon black
• Achieved reductions in CO2e emissions vs.
conventional technology, moving toward carbon-
negative
OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/lubrione-for-conveyor-belt-gears-application-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent wear resistance
• Reduced friction, heat build-up, noise
and vibration
• Improved processability and surface finish
on parts
• Lower power requirements and
low maintenance
• Design flexibility
• Reduced weight
APPLICATION BULLETIN
SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE
LubriOne™ Portfolio
PA66, PA6 and Polyketone
formulations with
10%–30% glass fiber
reinforcement available
Lubricants & Performance
Lubricant Color Performance
LubriOne NN PTFE Natural Shears and creates a PTFE film transferred
to the matting surface.
Aramid
Fibers Yellowish
Softer and less abrasive than
carbon or glass fiber, commonly used for
reduction in the wear of the mating surface,
especially softer materials.
Carbon
Fibers Grey
Softer and less abrasive than carbon or
glass fiber, commonly used for reduction
in the wear of the matting surface,
especially softer materials.
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12% CAGR
RECYCLED PLASTICS DEMAND GROWING DOUBLE DIGITS
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Sources: McKinsey, Standard & Poor’s 2022
• Recycled plastics demand is expected to
grow at a 12% CAGR through 2030
• Demand is constrained by availability of
recycled content and will need investments
in both mechanical and chemical processes
• As recycled content becomes more
available, it is expected to make up 30% of
all plastics demand by 2040
Recycled
Virgin
Growing Demand for Recycled Content
3% CAGR
MAKING CARBON EMISSIONS COMMITMENTS
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100% renewable
energy consumption
50% reduction in
product carbon
footprint by 2030
Reduce absolute
emissions by 25%
before 2030, net zero
Net zero carbon
emissions by 2050
Achieve carbon neutrality
globally by 2050
Achieve net zero
greenhouse gas emissions
across enterprise
Reduce carbon
emissions by 75%
by 2030
Achieve net zero
emissions by 2040
Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 0.5M tons by
2025; net zero by 2050
Reach net zero
greenhouse gas
emissions by 2040
Achieve zero emissions
across global operations
by 2040
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STAKEHOLDERS’ GROWING INFLUENCE
Source: Deloitte 2022
Regulators
& government
77%
Board members
& management
Consumers & clients
NGOs
72%
Shareholders
& investors
71%
Competitors
& peers
Employees
Percent of Companies Feeling Pressure From…
Lenders
GOVERNMENT INFLUENCE CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
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Reduction in carbon emissions per unit
of GDP from China by 2030
LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT MATERIALS
25X
Increase in offshore wind energy
capacity in the E.U. by 2030
INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
Fuel efficiency increase in
2026 model year vehicles to
achieve 49 MPG
90%
Replacement of fossil-based
plastics with bio-based polymers
(Biden Administration)
LIGHTWEIGHTING SOLUTIONS BIOPOLYMERS
$42B
Investment in U.S. infrastructure
requiring 100% of fiber optic cable to
be U.S.
sourced (BEAD)
FIBER OPTIC SOLUTIONS
Sources: European Commission: Energy; People’s Republic of China National Development
and Reform Commission; U.S.
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Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type
39%
29%
37%
16%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Brand 1
Brand 2
Brand 3
Brand 4
Brand 5
Brand 6
Brand 7
Brand 8
Brand 9
Brand 10
Progress through 2022
Gap to reach 2025 targets
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022
12% CAGR Recycled
Virgin
Plastics3% CAGR
RENEW – TAKEAWAY
Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
Other
Applications
45%
2022
Source: McKinsey
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Reduce
Chris Pederson
Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials
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REDUCE
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• Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative
materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption
• Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels -
Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize
alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption)
• Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their
suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint
• Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce
dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting
Solutions to reduce weight
and energy consumption
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Lightweight Dashboards
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
• Reduces part weight
• No impact on performance
• Highly cost effective
20%
LESS MATERIAL
2022 Revenue: $46M
Body + Trim
SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement
• Reduces emission of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs)
REDUCES VOCs
Protective Film
Versaflex™ Protective Film
• Protects new cars from damage during shipping
• High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives
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LED Lighting Components
ThermaTech™ Thermally
Conductive Formulations
• Reduces weight vs. aluminum
• Removes heat – extends LED life
• Will not corrode
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
2022 Revenue: $3M
REDUCES FUEL
CONSUMPTION
Running Boards, Side Steps
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
• High strength-to-weight
• Replaces steel/aluminum
• Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance
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Battery Frame
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
• Critical stiffness and rigidity
• Chemical and thermal performance
• Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
Design for Lightweighting
Avient Design Services
• Comprehensive design for
sustainability capabilities
• Materials agnostic
• 10% reduction in weight increases
range by 14%
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
2022 Revenue: $4M
EV Battery Cooling System
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Thermal management
• Chemically resistant
• More efficient and longer life battery
EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE
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EV Connectors
Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant
Formulations
• Provides reduced carbon footprint
alternative to traditional materials (Nylon)
LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure
ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations
• Low smoke, zero halogen
• Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2
requirements
ZERO HALOGEN
2022 Revenue: $2M
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Trailer Flooring
Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes
• Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content
• Improved carbon footprint without
sacrificing performance
95%
RECYCLED PET
Aerodynamic Side Shield
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic
Composite Laminates
• Can be post-formed
• High impact and fatigue resistance
LIGHTER
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Rail Car Doors
Glasforms™ Composite Panels
• Replaces steel
• Will not corrode
• Reduces weight
LIGHT & DURABLE
Air Cargo Nets
Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber
• Extends product life from 3 to 5 years
59%
LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames
Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites
• Replaces steel
• High strength-to-weight ratio
LIGHT & STRONG
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Air Cargo Containers
Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels
• Lighter and stronger than aluminum
95%
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Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets
Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers
• High bite resistance – lowers maintenance
costs and fish loss
• Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption –
allows for larger net sizes
LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER
70%
LIGHTER THAN STEEL
Lifting Slings
Dyneema® Fiber
• Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments
• Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas
Mooring Lines
Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers
• Able to handle heavy loads common to
modern shipping
• Improves handling
• Reduces dock worker injuries
2x
SERVICE LIFE
Marine Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $41M
Solar Power Station UV Solutions
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants
• Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and
outdoor exposure
• Meets critical performance standards
ENERGY SAVINGS (VS.
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Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites.
Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Technologies - Product Bulletin
Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes