https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/entry-door-1-page-case-study.pdf
Entry door 1-page case study
EXTERIOR DOORS
R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L
Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide:
• Corrosion resistance
• Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris
• Structural performance to meet regional wind load
requirements
• Improved resistance to corrosion and
moisture degradation
• Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs.
unreinforced metal
• Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet
metal while maintaining structural
performance
Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber
reinforced composite laminate thermally
bonded to steel door skin
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/AquaMix-_Fact_Sheet__72831-B_%25281%2529.pdf
Main use in adhesives.
Used in hot melt adhesives and high
pressure sensitive adhesives.
Used in hot melt adhesives and high
pressure sensitive adhesives.
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/advanced-mobility/electric-vehicles-infrastructure
Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
User Interfaces
Learn about Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT)
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/news/advanced-edgetek-chemically-resistant-materials-avient-protect-against-‘new-normal’-disinfection
The new Edgetek™ ET8900 CR series formulations feature outstanding chemical and crack resistance to common consumer disinfectants versus conventional alternative polymers such as PC/ABS, PC/PET, and PC/PBT.
Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/OnForce -Swimming pool cleaner connector-Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/onforce-long-glass-fiber-reinforced-polypropylene-composites
Slide 1: Swimming pool cleaner oem
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Firearms Product Selection Guide.pdf
ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS - FEATURES & CHARACTERISTICS
Resin Nymax™ Formulations Characteristics Applications
PA6 GF 600 A 14 Natural 14% Glass Reinforced
Stocks, Frames,
Receivers,
Handguards,
Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Grips
PA6 GF 600 A 33 Natural 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA6 NM6000-0026 HI BK 33% Glass Reinforced, Toughened
PA6 GF 600 A 60 UV Black 60% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA6 GF 600 A 33 Black 28 V 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized, UV
PA6 1010 A Black 13 Super Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA6 1010 A Natural Super Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA6 NM6000-0027 ST Black Super Toughened
PA6 NM6000-00013 HS UV Black 50% GF, High Flow PA6
PA66 NM6600-0018 HI HS 14 Nat 14% Glass Reinforced, Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 GF 1200 A 33 HS Black 22 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 GF 1200 A 33 HS Natural 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM6600-0019 HI HS 33 Nat 33% Glass Reinforced, Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM6600-0020 HI HS 43 Nat 43% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 1200 A L Natural Unreinforced
PA66 1200 A ZIP 22 Natural Unreinforced
PA66 NM6600-0021 ST Black Super Toughened
PA66 NM 1200 MT HS Black Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM 1200 MT HS Natural Toughened, Heat Stabilized
Specialty Products Color Characteristics Applications
Edgetek™ ET6200-0031 Black Black 20% Glass Reinforced PA12
Stocks, Frames, Receivers, Handguards, Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Bolt Carriers, Grips
Gravi-Tech™ X GT 33991-05A-01-3 Copper 3sg, PA6, Copper
Gravi-Tech™ X GT-30197-001-P4 Gray 4sg, PA610, Tungston
Gravi-Tech™ GT 6400-0001 GRV 5.0 Black 5sg, PA610, Tungston
Thermoplastic Elastomers Durometer OM Substrate Color Characteristics Applications
OnFlex™ AF 7210 25-90A PP Black/Natural General Purpose with UV Stabilizer
Grips,
Recoil Pads,
Gun Straps
Dynaflex™ G7900 30-90A PP Black/Natural General Purpose
Versaflex™ XP 2850 50A PP Natural Wet Grip Technology
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40 40A PP Black/Natural Vibration Damping
Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 40A PA Black/Natural Vibration Damping
Versaflex™ OM6059-9 60A PA Black High Flow
Versaflex™ OM6258 60A PA Black/Natural Enhanced Bond
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites
Gordon Glass™: Powering the Archery Industry
Long Fiber Thermoplastics
Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/microbial-susceptibility-of-various-polymers-and-evaluation.pdf
In this
study, a variety of plastic substrates (30 unique polymer compounds), including
poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-co-styrene), poly(butylene terephthalate),
poly(etherimide), various thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), poly(carbonates), and
poly(amides), were screened for susceptibility to microbial attack using American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) G21 (fungi susceptibility), Japanese
Industrial Standard (JIS) Z2801, and modified ASTM E1428-15a (bacterial suscep-
tibility) test standards.
Furthermore, zinc-based antimicrobials tend to
FIGURE 1 Representative images for American Society for Testing and Materials E1428-15a testing wherein (A) demonstrates bacterial
growth on a polymer substrate prewash and comparative images exhibiting varying levels of pink stainant caused by bacterial growth and
secondary metabolites for substrates including column (B) a thermoplastic elastomer blend, (C) poly(etherimide), and (D) poly(butylene
terephthalate).
Control samples (top row) are shown for comparison to samples post-incubation and washing (bottom row)
TABLE 1 Summary of ASTM G21 results for initial
susceptibility screening of untreated resins/compounds
Fungal growth Resin/compound
4 = Heavy growth (61%–
100% coverage, fail)
TPE, 6 formulations
3 = Moderate growth
(31%–60% coverage,
fail)
Poly(urethane), 2 formulations
2 = Light growth (11%–
30% coverage, fail)
Nylon-6,10, PBT, poly(amide)
elastomer, ABS, 3 formulations,
reinforced Nylon, 2 formulations
1 = Trace growth (
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/thermoset-composites-tri-fold-product-selection-guide.pdf
PRODUCT MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION COLOR
MAX
THICKNESS
MAX
WIDTH
IN (CM)
FLEXURAL
MODULUS
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
GLASS
GC-70-UL Glass/Epoxy Any 0.1
17.75
5.8
210
(1448) 70
GC-66-ULW Glass/Epoxy,
90° Weft Any 0.1
17.75
4.5
(31.03)
130
(896) 66
GC-70-ULS Glass/Epoxy,
1080 Woven Scrim Any 0.1
17.75
5.8
210
(1448) 70
GC-70-ULZ Glass/Epoxy Natural 0.04
(1.0)
8.75
6.8
(46.89)
245
(1689) 70
GC-70-ULC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.04
(1.0)
8.0
(20.3)
19.9
(137.21)
300
(2069) 70
BARSTOCK
All barstock composites are machined to size with a surface finish prepared to fit customer requirements.
These
continuous fiber-reinforced polymer composites are
ideal in applications where high stiffness and light weight
performance are critical.
TENSILE
TENSILE
FLEXURAL
FLEXURAL
COMPRESSIVE
DENSITY
lb/in3
(g/cm3)
GLASS
%
ASTM
Standard
ASTM
D3916/D638
ASTM
D3916/D638
ASTM
D4476/D790
ASTM
D4476/D790
ASTM
D695
ASTM
D792
ASTM
D2584
Glass Fiber
110-150
(750-1000)
5.5-7.0
(38-48)
100-130
(700-900)
5.5-6.5
(38-45)
60-110
(415-750)
.068-.073
(1.9-2.0) 65-75
Carbon Fiber
405
(2800)
24
(165)
180
(1200)
21
(145)
(1000)
0.058
(1.6) 75
Multiaxial
Glass
45-60
(310-415)
2.6-3.5
(18-24)
65
(450)
2.1-2.7
(15-19)
40
(275)
0.066
(1.8) 45-55
STANDARD SIZES
CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WOUND PROFILES
This table represents examples of common continuous filament wound profile sizes.