https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Nymax Motorcycle Trunk Application Snapshot.pdf
TRANSPORTATION OEM A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E T R U N K L I D & B A S E • Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues • Black with an easy-to-paint surface • UV resistant • Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative material with excellent balance of physical properties and durability • Achieved comparable performance while improving paintability • Quickly provided samples and offered on-site application development and technical support at molding trials Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS EQUIPMENT OEM D I S C G O L F D I S C S • Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that offered consistent supply and comparable performance • Colorable and able to support product differentiation using special effects • Grippy but not tacky • Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights • Professional Disc Golf Association approval • Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features • Delivered a durable material with good flow characteristics for simple and economical production • Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good UV resistance • Offered a breadth of material and specialty services to enable product line expansion using metallic effects, polymer additives, and additional material formulations Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Fiber Line Vectran Application Snapshot.pdf
SATELLITE OEM B R A I D E D T E T H E R • Needs a small diameter strength member with specific tensile and geometric requirements that current product was not achieving • Requires a solution that is also black and UV resistant, as existing aramid yarns are not available in color (coating is not acceptable for the application due to off-gassing complications) • Withstands extreme, prolonged thermal cycling • Acts as a critical component for safe re-entry into earth’s atmosphere at the end of the satellite’s life cycle
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Complet LFT - Moisture Resistant Nylon - Snowmobile Running Board case study.pdf
SNOWMOBILE OEM R U N N I N G B O A R D • Strength and stiffness comparable to incumbent aluminum • Impact resistance at cold temperatures • Fatigue resistance • Extended mechanical performance, even with exposure to water (melted snow) • Good cosmetic finish with UV resistance • Tailored a formulation that maintained performance despite routine moisture exposure and met customer aesthetic standards to eliminate the need for decoration • Guided metal-to-composite conversion and design to redirect weld lines to non-critical structural areas, allowing complex geometric cutouts without post-operation requirements • Enabled cost reduction through assembly step simplification Complēt Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Nylons KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION RESIST MOISTURE + METAL CONVERSION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Maxxam REC Outdoor Plug Socket Case Study_A4.pdf
As a visible outdoor part, the material needed good UV resistance, scratch resistance, impact resistance, and a matte finish. The Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin formulations met the required technical specifications, including good UV resistance, scratch resistance, impact resistance, and with a matte finish, making them suitable for use in the cubyko leaf waterproof outdoor socket.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR & PCR sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations • Can be recycled at end of life • Provides good stiffness, durability, impact resistance and UV stability • Enables customized performance characteristics depending on application need MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Maxxam REC Polyolefins are suitable for use across many industries and applications where traditional polyolefin materials are used, including: • Transportation - HVAC systems, engine guards, battery housings, flame retardant applications • Industrial - Structural parts, furniture • Consumer - Household appliances, personal care items, packaging, office supplies, food contact applications • Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons, junction boxes SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR and/or PCR sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint • Can be recycled at end of life PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam REC RS5200-5029 C BLACK X2 Maxxam REC MX5200-5036 HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5037 Maxxam REC MX5200-5038 Maxxam REC MX5200-5039 Filler/ Reinforcement – Unfilled Unfilled 20% Mineral 40% Mineral 30% Glass Fiber Recycled Content – 95% PCR 97% PIR 75% PIR 55% PIR 65% PIR Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.93 0.95 1.09 1.28 1.15 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) MPa 1250 950 1500 2150 4250 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) MPa 25 175 10 15 50 Tensile Strain Break (ISO 527-2) % >20 >80 >30 17 4.5 Charpy Notched (ISO 179) kJ/m 3 8 5 4 11 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam REC RS5200-5026 RS NHFR BLACK 70 Maxxam REC FR H8 V2 BLACK RG 70 Maxxam REC L6 GF/30 H BLACK T RG 70 Maxxam REC MX5200-5027 RS HS BLACK RG Maxxam REC MX5200-5028 RS HS BLACK RG Maxxam REC C10 H-UV AS EP RG BLACK 70 Filler/ Reinforcement – 30% Glass Fiber Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 30% Glass Fiber 40% Talcum Unfilled Recycled Content – 37% PIR 90% PIR 55% PIR 35% PIR 50% PIR 25% PIR Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.42 0.950 1.13 1.15 1.23 1.03 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) MPa 8250 1300 6100 6400 – 700 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) MPa 71.0 30.0 70.0 70.0 28.0 15.0 Notched Izod (ISO 180) kJ/m – 4.0 10 5.8 2.7 No Break Flame Rating @ 1.6mm thickness (UL 94) – V-0 V-2 HB HB HB HB TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-petpolyester.pdf
Key Features • Good chemical resistance • Hydrophobic • Good abrasion resistance • Good tensile strength Disadvantages • Flammable • Dissolves in strong alkalis • Susceptible to creep FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR PET POLYESTER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® PET POLYESTER PRODUCTS • Swellcoat® Binder Yarn • Swellcoat® Buffer Thread • Swellcoat® Filler Yarn • Ripcords • Round Sling Core Yarn Abrasion Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Flame (Acid) (Alkali) (Organic Solvent) P P P X P O P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 9.3 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.38 Elongation @ Break % 14.6 Tensile Modulus g/d 120 Moisture Regain* % 0.4 Creep** % 1.0 – 12.0 Shrinkage*** % 8.0 – 15.0 Melt Point °C 256 Decomposition Temp. They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Tight tolerances, minimal warp SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites with polyketone (PK) POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, running boards, brackets, component housings STRENGTH High strength- to-weight ratio, comparable to metal SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tubular door frames, accessory motor mounts, tailgate locking systems MANUFACTURING EASE Injection moldable, design freedom, insert molding, part consolidation SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells, seat base components, tubular door frames, accessory linkages IMPACT RESISTANCE Durable in rugged environments and uses SOLUTION: Maximum toughness long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Side steps, bed steps, roof racks, brackets, bed extenders, tie downs CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary coatings SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Underbody skid plate components, fuel doors, fasteners SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation with high strength, lightweighting for fuel economy SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, fender flares, rail covers, tail light protectors LIGHTWEIGHTING 30–40% weight reduction when switching from metal SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Motor mounts, seating components, accessory mounts EXTREME PERFORMANCE High and low temperature performance, maintained properties with UV exposure, moisture performance SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tail light protectors, fender flairs, guards, underbody components SURFACE AESTHETICS Color matches, fiber-rich or glossy surfaces, carbon fiber appearance SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars, side steps, bed steps, bike mounting brackets, cargo carriers NEXT-GEN UPGRADES Transform your aftermarket parts with efficient, lightweight long fiber thermoplastic solutions that redefine performance with strength, toughness, and design freedom. With the numerous benefits, including extreme performance, high impact resistance, high strength, UV performance, and more, designers can create components that meet their unique requirements while also contributing to a more sustainable future.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-fiberglass.pdf
Abrasion Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Flame Chemical (Acid) Chemical (Alkali) Chemical (Organic Solvent) X X O P P P P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 6.7 – 9.4 Specific Gravity Ratio 2.48 Elongation @ Break % 5.5 Tensile Modulus g/d 140 – 170 Moisture Regain* % They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.