https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Swellcoat Yarns Product Bulletin.pdf
For over 35 years, Avient’s Fiber-Line business has provided science-driven expertise that improves the performance and
functionality of high performance fibers.
Our products add important characteristics, such as
water-blocking, water repellence, adhesion, color, and wear & UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
Fiber-Line LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
Manufacturing Operations
Fiber-Line LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
European Headquarters, Operations,
Sales Office
Fiber-Line International B.V.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-quarterly-dividend-7
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
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-capacity-metal-replacement-technologies
CLEVELAND – In response to growing customer demand for metal replacement, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) is expanding capacity for its OnForce™ LFT long-fiber specialty thermoplastics.
PolyOne’s robust glass- and carbon fiber-filled formulations retain aesthetic appeal in metal replacement and structural applications, while also offering higher stiffness, impact strength and surface finish than short-fiber filled materials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/bergamid-house-of-sports-gun-case-study-one-pager-1020.pdf
UTG® HUNTING &
SHOOTING SPORTS
G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G
• Good dimension stability with low warpage at different
temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C)
• Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure
• Provided durable and impact-resistant glass
fiber reinforced formulation with excellent
surface finish and good dimensional stability
for smooth operation
• Passed all temperature durability and drop tests
to confirm use in outdoor environments
• Collaborated with customer via technology
services to accelerate product development
Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/structural-fiber-reinforced-formulations/short-fiber-reinforced-formulations
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/healthcare-case-study
Trilliant™ HC Glass Filled Polyketone offers a lower carbon footprint alternative to nylon with excellent chemical resistance, high temperature performance, and good wear resistance.
These solutions offer high clarity and bond to a variety of substrates.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6627
PBT G30 FR NATURAL
PA0035 ADHESIVE
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4122
WP111SBD SUPERBOND ADHESIVE
YELLOW PBT 4%
https://www.avient.com/news/circular-solution-dyneema-recognized-milipol-innovation-awards-finalist
By collaborating with key stakeholders throughout the value chain, we’ve been able to establish a recycling solution for Dyneema® without impacting the technology requirements to deliver the world’s strongest fiber™.
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