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TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS BREAK PETG Skins with 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 1084 lbs 492 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation BREAK PETG Skins with 2375 lbs 1077 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. Reference to them does not indicate any affiliation with or endorsement by them. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient. FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM HONEY COMB Through- bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Highest pullout strengths Requires pilot hole ✓ Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use— no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments ✓ Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout ✓ Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ FASTENER SELECTION Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS BREAK PETG Skins with 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 1084 lbs 492 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation BREAK PETG Skins with 2375 lbs 1077 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L N O T AB BREAK Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 420 lbs 191 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 2 in 370 lbs 168 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) 332 lbs 151 kg 984 lbs 446 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 1298 lbs 589 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 lbs 227 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 839 lbs 381 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 lbs 524 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 lbs 694 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 lbs 667 kg Mixed Conditions ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 psi 15.73 MPa 184 psi 1.27 MPa Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 psi 15.24 MPa 78 psi 0.54 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi 14.97 MPa 262 psi 1.81 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 psi 14.49 MPa 138 psi 0.95 MPa Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 psi 14.11 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 psi 13.56 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 psi 13.15 MPa 61 psi 0.42 MPa Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi 13.00 MPa 432 psi 2.98 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi 12.91 MPa 281 psi 1.94 MPa Substrate  2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 psi 12.27 MPa 127 psi 0.88 MPa Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 psi 11.83 MPa 190 psi 1.31 MPa Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 psi 10.58 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive 2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon Containment 1610 psi 11.10 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 AccraLock 724 psi 4.99 MPa 58 psi 0.40 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 psi 4.98 MPa 44 psi 0.30 MPa Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi 3.50 MPa 81 psi 0.56 MPa Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi 2.35 MPa 198 psi 1.37 MPa Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED  2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Through-Bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout strength Requires pilot hole Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use—no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient.

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The material is recyclable and can be incorporated back into traditional thermoplastic products and processes. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • Exceptional mechanical performance— consistent and repeatable • Deep deflection • Corrosion resistance • High fatigue resistance & tensile strength • Excellent interlaminar shear strength • Lighter weight than steel • High modulus of elasticity • High temperature performance • Low VOCs VALUE SOLUTION • Ideal in applications where high stiffness and light weight performance are critical • Replacement of metal, wood, and other less efficient materials in order to improve overall product performance while reducing weight, cost, and complexity • Part consolidation • Simplified assembly • A good choice for constant cross-section profiles • Laminates available in continuous lengths • Specialty surface treatments available to improve bonding • Full machining capabilities (surface modification, drilling, shaping, waterjet, etc.) • Custom sizes, profiles, tooling design, and prototyping available for specific applications • Hollow profiles USES & APPLICATIONS • Hybrid body in white components • Structural mounting • Stress contoured leaf (elliptical, semi-elliptical, and cantilever) suspension springs For more information on our composite solutions for the automotive industry, please visit www.avient.com/composites or call 1-844-4AVIENT.

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