https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/composite-furniture-springs-application-bulletin2020.pdf
Make the switch to Avient’s thermoset composite springs,
made with our proprietary resin/fiber reinforcement
technologies, to gain value in a variety
of furniture spring applications:
• Superior overall performance
• Long term corrosion resistance
• High fatigue strength
• Deep deflection
• Excellent inter-laminar shear strength
• Creep resistance
• Minimal work hardening
• Consistent, repeatable cycles for a lifetime
of use
With extensive experience in composite spring
technology, a wide range of rectangular sizes, and rapid,
customized product development capabilities, we can
help you create durable, reliable and cost-effective
furniture for indoor or outdoor use.
THICKNESS
(in)* RESIN
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
(x10^3 psi)
FLEXURAL
MODULUS
(x10^6 psi)
STRAIN
(%)
FIBER
CONTENT
(wt%)
MIN Vinyl Ester 115 4.0 3.3 68
AVG Vinyl Ester 124 4.6 3.2 71
MIN Epoxy 138 5.1 2.3 65
AVG Epoxy 153 5.5 2.3 67
Avient’s composite springs are manufactured using a continuous pultrusion process.
Resin impregnated,
continuous glass fibers are drawn through a curing die of a specific cross section, yielding consistent quality,
dimensions and mechanical properties to provide more consistent spring rates than alternate materials.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment
From customizable colorants, additives, and engineered resins to formulations that are proven to support sustainability efforts, we’re ready to assist you in creating housings, enclosures, and device components that can meet the healthcare needs of tomorrow, today.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/drug-delivery-systems
Avient’s portfolio of healthcare colorants includes standard and customized color solutions for a variety of polymers, from polyolefins, PC, PEBA, ABS, and styrenics to high temperature polysulfone resins.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=0&industry=0&product_family=1688&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=1
Performance data and information on Complēt REC long fiber reinforced composites incorporating recycled resin
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/planet/waste
Avient’s global operations participate in Operation Clean Sweep, whose overarching goal is to ensure that every plastic resin handling operation achieves zero loss of pellet, flake, and powder.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3533
PET RESIN
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5230
0003236 GY STD K-RESINE MASTERBATCH
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2030
WHITE K-RESIN
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2587
K-RESIN TRANS BLUE
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2987
HDPE BASO4 S17-WH Resin