Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics Use Case #1: Aftermarket Sidestep Use Case #2: Aftermarket Motor Mount

Long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFTs) provide alternatives to and benefits over traditional materials used in aftermarket parts, offering designers fresh options with high strength, low density, resistance to moisture absorption, excellent design freedom, and the ability to eliminate secondary processing.  Using LFT not only allows for new product innovation, but often drives reductions in system costs and increases in manufacturing efficiencies. Read more about how automotive aftermarket parts are making the switch from metal to plastic by using long fiber thermoplastics

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CESA™ Release Additives Lubrication PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE CESA RELEASE – STANDARD OFFERINGS POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE Polyolefin PEA0820046 CESA Release PEA0820046 0.5–2.5% Polypropylene PPA0820053 CESA Release PPA0820053 0.5–2% Polyamide ABA0820031 CESA Release ABA0820031 1–3% Polyester NGA0820008 CESA Release NGA0820008 1–2% Polycarbonate NCA0820014 CESA Release NCA0820014 1–2% Styrenic SLA0820008 CESA Release SLA0820008 1–5% TPU RUA0820025 CESA Release 20025 0.5–2% CESA Release additives can be used in combination with other CESA masterbatches, and formulations can be customized for most applications. Some formulations are specific for use in U.S. and Canada. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

Common examples are polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA), polyketone (PK), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). There are a number of polymers available to use as is or to be used to develop specialty materials. For fiber reinforced plastics, it will analyze the fiber for orientation and length.

AS9100 Certication DEKRA CERTIFICATE Certificate Number: 131789.01 The Aerospace Quality Management System and implementation of: Fiber-Line, LLC With Central Functions At: 3050 Campus Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 United States The certification has been performed in accordance with the requirements of AS9104/1:2012, including its implementation, and meets the requirements of the standard: AS9100D (Based on and including ISO 9001:2015) Scope: The value added design and development of synthetic fiber products for use in public and private sectors.

Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) or Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) or Long Fiber Composite is a fiber reinforced injection moldable thermoplastic material. They are frequently used to replace metal for applications in which light weighting, improved impact strength, elastic modulus, and material strength are required.   Long vs Short Fiber

Cesa™ Fiber Additives for heat preservation are the formulated additives to enhance the heat preservation performance of textiles with synthetic fibers according to the test standard GB/T 30127- 2013. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Offers reheating property for synthetic fibers with specialty formulations • Provides a temperature increase of up to 12°C when exposed to a light source for 10 minutes • Good spinnability • Lower impact on the color APPLICATIONS Cesa Fiber Additives are intended for use in: • Clothing: hoodie, sweater, jacket, ski clothing, thermal underwear, etc You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

Many textile manufacturers are brushing their fibers to create a softer surface.  Common use of a smoothing screen to “iron-out” and lay down the fibers in the fabrics are used in many print shops today.  Use any screen that has been coated and exposed with no open area. 

Uses include lightweight adventure gear for outdoor recreation, sustainable office furniture for LEED-certified buildings, and next-generation vehicles that go further using less energy resources.   Long Fiber Pultrusion Manufacturing Process Avient Long Fiber Technology