https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT Automotive Steering Column Bracket.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER S T E E R I N G C O L U M N B R A C K E T & L E V E R • Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative • Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever • Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal deflection allowance • High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal • Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal to composite conversion • Provided structural design & fiber orientation consultations along with CAE analysis to predict performance met requirements • Shortened manufacturing lead time by supplying injection molded material solution Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-technical-bulletin-sept-2020.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN VERSAFLEX™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films Properties Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6741 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering Medium Tack Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5 MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- -- Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94 Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30 G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105 DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21 LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm Stainless Steel after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6 after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3 PMMA2 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8 after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3 Polycarbonate3 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0 after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8 1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF 2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.) 3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films that apply easily, maintain tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and remove completely with little-to-no residue or ghosting.
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Look to us for help in solving your complex challenges with colors—special effects, molded-in metallics, high temperature applications and more. SOLID COLOR MASTERBATCHES • Customizable color solutions for a wide range of industries and uses, including high temperature applications • Special effect colors and finishes, such as metallic, pearlescent or granite • Sustainable choices, such as bio-colorants or super concentrates LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES • Rapid and sustainable color development that adds value and versatility to the production process • Able to combine with a variety of performance additives for multi-functional formulations PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING ADDITIVES • Performance enhancing additives for UV protection, scratch resistance, anti-microbe formation, flame retardance and much more • Processing enhancement additives to improve efficiencies in any type of manufacturing process COLOR AND ADDITIVE COMBINATION MASTERBATCHES • Color and additive combination masterbatches that combine stock or custom colors with functional performance in a single solution • Special formulations are customized and optimized for specific needs, from paint replacement on metal to parts with the appearance of fabric Ready to learn more?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/GlasArmor Ballistic Resistant Panels Case Study.pdf
Metal fencing or concrete walls and barriers would protect against ballistic fire, but are permanent structures that can be difficult to repair or replace in the case of an attack. Level 8 specifies protection against a 7.62 mm rifle using a lead core, full metal jacket 0.308 caliber copper military ball.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Final 2_Avient Semicondcutor Packaging Case Study Snapshot 2024.pdf
S E M I C O N D U C TO R PAC K A G IN G O E M S P E C I A L T Y , S T A T I C D I S S I P A T I V E P A C K A G I N G • Provide protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and environmental variations • Ensure highly specialized, clean manufacturing conditions • Deliver stringent quality control of ionic and metal contamination • Maintain availability of raw materials across a global supply chain • Ability to translate production globally • Protected critical electronics from ESD while providing an environmental barrier • Adhered to strict quality and cleanliness controls from raw material handling through production to help maintain high-purity standards, such as ultra-clean feeders, deionized water, and specific HVAC systems, supporting quality initiatives, including PCS reviews, eCoA, and HA assessments • Exceeded customer expectations for controlling ionic and metal contamination down to parts per billion (PPB) • Offered global capabilities with local support and material supply to meet growing semiconductor industry needs Stat-Tech Static Dissipative Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations
Can be metalized or electroplated to deliver the look and feel of metal Move Over, Metal Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/advanced-composites-overview-brochure_0.pdf
AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES OVERVIEW LOWER ENERGY COSTS Requires less energy during installation and use INCREASE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Customizable solutions for specific application needs REDUCE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE COSTS Lower installation time, as well as warranty and part replacement expenses EXTEND PRODUCT LIFETIME Corrosion, flame, fatigue and UV resistant for improved durability DESIGN STRONG, LIGHTER WEIGHT COMPONENTS Up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum ADVANCED COMPOSITES An exceptional alternative to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal, advanced composite solutions enable designers to: • Design lighter weight structural components for increased lifetime performance and improved fuel efficiency—higher strength-to-weight ratios to exceed the structural performance of traditional materials while significantly reducing weight—up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Extend product lifetime to reduce part replacement and decrease warranty expenses— the corrosion, weather, flame and fatigue resistance of composite solutions improve component durability • Reduce product lifecycle costs—the extended product lifetime, along with the potential for reduced installation time and cost due to the lighter weight of composite solutions, significantly reduces the associated cost over the lifetime of a part • Lower energy costs—by leveraging a higher strength-to-weight ratio, composite solutions allow designers to engineer products that require less energy or power during installation and use • Increase competitive advantage—Avient advanced composite solutions can be customized to provide electrical insulation, thermal insulation, radiopacity, low thermal expansion, flexural memory and load damping, while delivering desired performance and aesthetic specifications TRANSPORTATION Truck floors, liners and aerodynamic components, rail car doors and panels, automotive structural solutions, leaf springs, traffic safety markers and delineators, air cargo unit load devices (ULDs) The Avient advanced composites portfolio offers customized solutions to serve a full range of markets and industries, including: USES & APPLICATIONS ENERGY Wind turbine blade stiffening components, sucker rods, oil & gas production solutions BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Structural blast protection, garage doors, modular construction, temporary shelters, architectural columns, concrete and masonry reinforcements, pipe reinforcement HEALTHCARE External orthopedic fixators, endoscopy wands, prosthetics MARINE Panels for decking, bulkheads, cabinets, doors, transoms, ceilings; reinforcements for stringers; sail battens CONSUMER & RECREATION Archery bow limbs and risers, furniture springs, diving board springs, golf flagpoles, snowsports equipment, sporting stick shafts, paddle shafts, lightweight and extendable mast structures ELECTRICAL & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Utility poles and cross-arms, high voltage transmission & distribution insulator cores, surge arresters, bus bar covers and electrical tool components INDUSTRIAL Pallet stiffeners, pipe reinforcement, conveyor springs, dock shelters PROCESSES & CAPABILITIES Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes. These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials. This leading-edge product offering of high performance alternatives to typical fiber reinforced composites and traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal serves applications requiring high strength- to-weight ratios, stiffness, and dimensional stability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/cai-biopolymers-brochure-2021.pdf
A dedicated selection of aid processes, all following the requirements of Annex A of EN13432, including slip agents, anti-block and metal release additives, can help reduce issues during the film extrusion and harmonize the entire process. Industry Standards ADDITIVE PRODUCT CODE PROCESS BENEFITS Anti Block CC10128310BG PLA Film Improve Separation Slip Agent CC10144939BG PLA Fibers Aids Process/ Stickiness Reduction Slip Agent CC10299977BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction (End Products) Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10272954BG PLA Film Improve Separation/ Opening of the Bags Anti Block/Slip Agent BLA0050104 Injection Improve Overall Process for Ejection Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10178477BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction/ High Transparency Metal Release CC10312144BG Extrusion Coating Good Chill Roll Release Melt Enhancer BLA0025041 PLA Sheet Melt Stabilizer for Thermoform Sheet COLOR PRODUCT CODE MB CARRIER COMMENTS Black CC10253380BG Blend 30% Carbon Black Black CC10085911BG PLA 30% Carbon Black Black CC10324006BG PBAT 40% Carbon Black White BL00050101 PLA 60% TiO2 White CC10245763BG Blend 60% TiO2 + Blue Undertone White CC10194583BG PBAT 70% TiO2 ONCAP™ BIO & CESA™ ADDITIVES – FOR FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATIONS ONCOLOR™ BIO & RENOL™ COLORANTS – FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS See the World in Color The coloration of biodegradable polymers—such as PLA, PHA, PBAT or blends—requires a careful selection of pigments that must comply with strict environmental standards. The pigments and ingredients contained in Avient’s bio colorants have been tested in independent laboratories who assessed the compliancy of those materials according to standard EN 13432 for content of heavy metals, and toxicity to plants.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/EVSE Platform Brochure.pdf
SAFETY Equipment security, fire prevention, user safety, functional performance SOLUTIONS: Flame retardants, anti-static and conductive formulations, antimicrobials, light diffusion technology LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance SOLUTIONS: Scratch and mar resistant additives, impact modifiers, reinforced materials, rheology modifiers, compatibilizers OUTDOOR DURABILITY & WEATHERABILITY UV protection, chemical resistance, wind and impact resistance, color stability, light spectrum management, polymer integrity SOLUTIONS: UV resistant formulations, dimensional stabilizers, antioxidants, IR reflective, scratch and mar resistant solutions, modifiers and compatibilizers SUSTAINABILITY Eco-conscious options, lightweighting, VOC or carbon emissions reduction, reduced energy use SOLUTIONS: Bio-derived colorants and additives, chemical foaming agents, molded-in metallics, post-consumer recycled (PCR) formulations VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, special effects and enhancements SOLUTIONS: Metallic or chrome- look colorants, pearlescents, granite or marble effects, wood grains, glow-in-the-dark technology HEALTH & HYGIENE Protection from mold, mildew, bacteria and unwanted odors SOLUTIONS: Antimicrobial and antifungal technologies, surface energy modification GO-TO-MARKET SUPPORT We have resources beyond our product technologies to help you get to market faster and more effectively Streamlined product development services through Avient Design • Color inspiration and technical guidance from ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers • Risk mitigation through invaluable regulatory compliance support • Accelerated commercialization with UL testing and part validation, and UL- recognized colorants FOCUS AREA APPLICATIONS KEY REQUIREMENTS TECHNOLOGIES Visual Aesthetics • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Interactive touch screens • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Cables • Handles and grips • Closeouts • Informed color choices and customization options • Visual appeal for brand integrity • High- and low- gloss finishes • Consistent physical performance and dimensional stability • Special effect colorants • Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives • Custom and pre-colored formulations • ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers Outdoor Durability & Longevity • Cabinets and enclosures • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Ventilation panels • Closeouts • Cable retractors • Interactive touch screens • Outdoor weathering • Extreme (hot/cold) temperature resistance • Flexibility and ductility • Impact resistance • Chemical resistance • UL-recognized materials • Flame retardant formulations • Impact modifiers • Surface energy modifiers • EMI/RFI shielding solutions • Thermal and electrical management technology Health & Hygiene • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Cables • Sockets • Handles and grips • Plugs and adaptors • Filters • Kiosks • Microbial and fungal efficacy • Safe to touch • Visual clarity • Surface energy modifiers • Antimicrobial and anti- fungal solutions Sustainability • Structural panels • Connectors and electrical components • Thermal modules • Cabinets and enclosures • Handles and grips • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Receptacles • Reduced part weight or materials consumed • Recyclability • VOC reduction • PCR incorporation • Lower carbon footprint • Chemical foaming agents • Molded-in color (MIC) metallics • Laser marking technologies • Eco-conscious raw materials • Bio-derived technologies • Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content • Lower carbon footprint solutions 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/outdoor-industry-overview-brochure.pdf
Lightweighting By replacing metal with lighter weight polymers, you can improve the fuel economy of your vehicle while also uncovering new opportunities for functional design improvements. Polymers offer many more design options than metal, so you can upgrade design geometry to better address your customer’s comfort and ergonomic needs. Help your riders get the most out of their investments AND the ride— consider polymers to replace metal for the win-win.