https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Polystrand aPET Thermoplastic Composites for Cargo Trailers Application Snapshot.pdf
Name of topic
CARGO TRAILER
MANUFACTURER
T R A I L E R W A L L S & F L O O R
• Replace metal sheet skin and framing on current trailer
design
• Reduce trailer weight and labor costs
• Provide a reliable supply chain and quality control system
• Provided an impact resistant and corrosion-
proof composite material to prevent dents
and rust
• Reduced labor costs by delivering a
customized three-layer composite with a
polymer film to replace sheet metal and
metal framing
• Ensured supply chain reliability with fast
delivery and quality control located in North
America
Polystrand™ APET Thermoplastic Composite
Tri-ply Laminate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/industries/industrial/agriculture-construction/ag-construction-structural-components
Design flexibility with Polystrand™ thermoplastic structural composites
Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites
https://www.avient.com/news/new-compl-t-pke-materials-offer-additional-sustainable-alternatives-polyamides
Caption: Complēt™ PKE long fiber reinforced engineered thermoplastics
CLEVELAND – December 12, 2022 – Avient Corporation today announced an expansion to its range of polyketone (PK) based materials with new Complēt™ PKE long fiber reinforced engineered thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/news/ibex-2023-avient-featuring-innovative-materials-boatbuilders-offering-lightweighting-and-production-efficiency
With more than 50% weight savings compared to plywood, these continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite sandwich panels offer boat manufacturers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional marine construction materials.
Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/advanced-mobility/advanced-mobility-composite-structures
Polystrand™ thermoplastic structural composites give you the chance to flex your creative muscle
Continuous fiber- reinforced thermoplastic composites
https://www.avient.com/news/featured-ibex-hammerhead-marine-composite-panels-avient-remove-weight-streamline-production
With a weight savings of more than 50% compared to plywood, these continuous-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite sandwich panels offer boat manufacturers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional marine construction materials.
Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/gravi-tech-lead-replacement-formulations
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals
Lead Replacement Thermoplastics: Trilliant™ XR
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/surround
Surround™ is an electrically conductive, long fiber thermoplastic material formulated specifically to work in critical electronic applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), medical devices, and wire and cable and electrical connectors.
The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-perfect-thermal-management-led-lighting-applications?sust[]=1165
Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.
With thermoplastic parts, there is rarely a need for secondary processing steps such as coating, welding, drilling or painting.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-perfect-thermal-management-led-lighting-applications?ind[]=6601
Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.
With thermoplastic parts, there is rarely a need for secondary processing steps such as coating, welding, drilling or painting.