Evaluating the Replacement of Aluminum with Long Fiber Composites Key Factors for Making an Informed Decision As costs and competition increase, many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are exploring ways to maintain profit margins. This processing method can also streamline manufacturing steps, reduce shipping costs, and increase productivity rates. Our product development engineers use an integrated approach that considers component and tooling design, material performance, and manufacturing processes to maximize the benefits of a material change and quicken your time to market.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN ColorMatrix™ Joule™ RHB Fast Reheat Dispersions Handling and Usage ColorMatrix™ Joule™ dispersion fast reheat products are intended for use in PET (bottle polymer) production processes in the manufacturing of CSD 0.82IV reheat polymers and are used successfully throughout the world on all types of PET production technologies. The product is not stabilized during the manufacturing process and over time will separate so on receipt an initial re-homogenation process must be followed. At manufacturing the product has been milled and dispersed.

© 2019, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 LED LIGHT MANUFACTURER H E A T E X C H A N G E R F O R A N E L E C T R O N I C C I R C U I T B O A R D • Looking to replace aluminum • Reduce corrosion • Light weighting • Eliminated the effects of corrosion • Provided a lightweight alternative to aluminium • Redesigned the part for easier processing and further weight reduction • Enabled the customer to take a new, innovative product in to the market Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY & LIGHT WEIGHTING AVIENT SOLUTION LEARN MORE © 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma Led light manufacturer

POWER TOOL MANUFACTURER P I S T O N R I N G A N D C O N N E C T I N G R O D F O R P O W E R T O O L • Exceptional mechanical properties • Good wear and abrasion resistance • High purity and light weight • Worked directly with the manufacturer from design to molding to better understand and satisfy key requirements • Improved strength, stiffness and stability with one-stop technology service to best meet customer’s needs • Provided lightweighting solution to help customer achieve its sustainability goal Edgetek™ PK PEEK Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER H I G H F L A M E R E T A R D A N T S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a thickness of 350µm • Low shrinkage • Water, UV and chemical resistance • Low CoF • Reduced cable weight by decreasing the jacket thickness from 550µm to 350µm • Provided required CPR classification at a reduced thickness allowing installation in homes and buildings in between walls and floors • Increased cable lifetime due to improved chemical and UV resistance • Enabled fast cable processing ECCOH™ 5702 SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations Cable Manufacturer

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER S U R G I C A L X - R A Y G L A S S E S • Replace lead while providing uniform shielding performance • Radiation shielding up to 140KeV • Improve glasses design • Compliance with Radiation Protection Regulation: Adult eye exposure must be below 20 mSv per calendar year • Conducted extensive testing to ensure comparable and uniform shielding performance • Improved geometric flexibility • Lowered shielding component costs 30-50% by eliminating machining and assembly steps (associated with lead) • Reduced weight of the glasses and enabled a more ergonomic design • Eliminated disposal concerns associated with lead Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/trilliant Medical equipment manufacturer

T I G H T B U F F E R I N G E L - F I L L E D L O O S E T U B E F O R A E R I A L C A B L E S GLOBAL CABLE MANUFACTURER • Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C • High gel resistance • Low shrinkage • Stripability for easy installation • Good flame retardancy • Developed a formulation with good thermal behaviour and low shrinkage • Enabled a greater range of operating temperatures giving the customer the flexibility of using the same cable design in a range of different climates • Provided superior gel resistance increasing life time of the cable • Utilized simulation service to optimize customer tooling and extrusion output ECCOH™ 5806 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations Global cable manufacturer

CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature between -40°C to 70°C • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca-, s1, d1, a1 • Low water absorption • Clamp resistance • Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance • Improved thermal behaviour giving the customer the flexibility to use the same cable design in a wide range of climates • Enabled superior mechanical performance and water absorption over previous solutions providing versatility and outdoor use • Provided material in black color specifically used in drop cables ECCOH™ 5981 BK UV Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations Cable manufacturer

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R T H I N F T T H C A B L E S • FTTH jacket material for cables installed in premises where no duct and little space is available • Superior crush resistance for small diameter cables • UV and chemical resistance including solvents, oil, acid and bases • Utilized formulation expertise to provide a solution with the desired combination of performance characteristics • Provided superior UV and chemical resistance, increasing cable lifetime • Reduced attenuation loss due to better crush resistance • Enabled the required flexibility and reduced cable weight ECCOH™ 5970 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations European cable manufacturer

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S • Low shrinkage for connectorization • Easy to strip for efficient installation • Good kink resistance • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Provided an alternative solution, with improved performance, compared to PA12 and PBT materials on the market • Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for easier installation • Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire performance • Increased processing speeds, reducing overall manufacturing cost ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?