https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=43
Find out more about glass and carbon fibers and their role in improving stiffness, learn about mineral fillers and their effect on dimensional stability, and explore the many metallic filler options and their benefits
OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Product Selection Guide
Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Design Guide
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-snowmobile-engine-bracket.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
E N G I N E B R A C K E T
• Exceptional structural properties with extremely high
stiffness and strength across a broad temperature range
(-40 to 160°F)
• Excellent creep resistance and fatigue endurance
• Lower weight with no reduction in performance
• Reduced weight by 40% with zero fatigue
failures during extensive field testing
• Provided technical support to optimize
design for metal-to-composite conversion
• Delivered composite solution with similar
system cost and more robust performance
than failure prone aluminum version
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Off-road vehicle manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Complet PKE Product Bulletin.pdf
Complēt™ PKE Formulations
Complēt™ PKE formulations are long glass fiber
reinforced polyketone solutions for structural
applications using metal today.
Helping to improve sustainability over the end-
product lifecycle, Complēt PKE formulations offer
a reduced carbon footprint as a result of the base
resin.
Producing polyketone results in 61% less
carbon dioxide (CO2) than PA66 and 46% less
than PA6.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components
For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies.
However, long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technology addresses these concerns, bridging the gap between short-fiber reinforced formulations and over-engineered materials.
LFTs still offer the ease of injection molding, like short-fiber polymers, but the fiber length and type (glass, carbon, etc.) are key factors in the strength, stiffness, and durability of plastics.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?rtype[]=1164
For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies.
However, long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technology addresses these concerns, bridging the gap between short-fiber reinforced formulations and over-engineered materials.
LFTs still offer the ease of injection molding, like short-fiber polymers, but the fiber length and type (glass, carbon, etc.) are key factors in the strength, stiffness, and durability of plastics.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?sust[]=1165
For stiffness or strength requirements, consider leveraging long fiber thermoplastics technologies.
However, long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technology addresses these concerns, bridging the gap between short-fiber reinforced formulations and over-engineered materials.
LFTs still offer the ease of injection molding, like short-fiber polymers, but the fiber length and type (glass, carbon, etc.) are key factors in the strength, stiffness, and durability of plastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/SEM Solutions for E-Batteries Infographic_v2.pdf
BATTERY JUNCTION BOX
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically
Conductive Formulations
Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations
• Integrated EMI/RFI shielding
• Easier to process vs metals
MODULE CONNECTOR
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
• Good stiffness and mechanical strength
EV CONNECTOR
Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Non-halogenated flame retardant performance
• Colorable (RAL Orange)
• Reduced carbon footprint vs PA6 and PA66
COOLING SYSTEM
Therma-Tech™ Thermally
• Tensile strength
• Chemical resistance
BATTERY FRAME
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
• Non-halogenated flame retardant
HOUSING TRAY
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically
Conductive Formulations
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastics
• Design integration & freedom
• Structural performance
• EMI shielding
BATTERY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations
Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations
• Integrated EMI/RFI shielding
• Easier to process vs metals
BATTERY HOUSING/COVER
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics
• Metal replacement
• Lightweighting
• Structural performance
• Design integration & freedom
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
• Localized biaxial reinforcement
• Impact performance
• Overmolding compatibility
• Integrated assembly point stiffening
ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR EV BATTERIES
CELL MODULE
Therma-Tech™ Thermally
Conductive Formulations
• Good stiffness and
mechanical strength
UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
• Superior impact performance
• Significantly lighter than steel
• Simplified integration with housing
• Corrosion resistance
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/chemical-corrosion-resistant-formulations/edgetek-pke-polyketone-formulations
Replace Nylon, Reduce Carbon Footprint
Reduced carbon footprint over PA66 and PA6
Eco-conscious Long-Fiber Formulations: Complēt™ PKE
https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
All are semi-crystalline materials that contain an abundance of carbon and oxygen.
This is due to the low carbon footprint of the monomers, which is similar to that of traditional polyolefins.
The charts above compare 30% short glass-fiber filled samples and show a noticeable difference in the moisture uptake behavior of PK versus to PA6 & PA66.
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Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
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