https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023 Paddlesports Application Graphic.pdf
STRENGTH & FLEX
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
DURABILITY
Density, Stiffness, Strength
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements, Chemical Resistance
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance,
UV Stable Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch, Slip Resistance
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Lightweighting, Buoyancy
SOLUTION: Continuous Filament
Winding Technology
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
Waterproof Seals
& Closures
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
DYNAMIC COMFORT
Durability, Customization,
Shock Absorption
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
COLOR RESILIENCE
Excellent Adhesion
to Substrates,
Weatherability
SOLUTION: Plastisol
Textile Inks
FUNCTIONALITY
High Stiffness, Structural Integrity, Metal
Replacement
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite
Tapes & Laminates
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Colors, Patterns
& Tones
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, Specialty Additives
RESILIENCE
Weatherability, Longevity
SOLUTION: Specialty
Engineered Polymer
Formulations
For more on material solutions for outdoor equipment,
visit avient.com/outdoor.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/short-long-fiber-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/short-long-fiber-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/short-long-fiber-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/short-long-fiber-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-scratch-mar-resistance-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-continuous-filament-wound-tubes-poles
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-continuous-filament-wound-tubes-poles
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/screen-printing-inks
https://www.avient.com/products/screen-printing-inks
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/structural-fiber-reinforced-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/structural-fiber-reinforced-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations
https://www.avient.com/outdoor
https://www.avient.com/outdoor
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5870
Geon(TM) V1837 BROWN PVC
Geon(TM) V1837 GREEN FLUID BED PVC
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5655
Geon(TM) V1841 DARK GREEN FLUID BED PVC
Geon(TM) V1841 BROWN FLUID BED PVC
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-performance-enhancing-processes/pultrusion-composite-fiber-rods
Common resins include MDPE, HDPE, PVDF, PVC and Nylon.
https://www.avient.com/idea/considering-house-plastisol-production
Supply chain security: The supply for PVC dispersion resin can be volatile and, when supply gets tight, smaller plastisol producers are often affected the most.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-pre-certified-biocompatible-healthcare-portfolio
These expanded offerings add medical-grade LDPE, nylon, PEBA, PS and PVC to the globally available palette of specialty healthcare colorants, and are pre-certified to meet or exceed biocompatibility requirements for ISO 10993 and/or USP Class VI protocols.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-new-water-based-digital-hybrid-printing-solution-accelerated-cure-time
MagnaPrint Hybrid Fusion Vibrant White is an exciting, PVC-free addition to the MagnaColours portfolio, offering a curing time that is half as long as the leading competitor’s water-based ink,” said Jake Ojeda, Global Marketing Director and Americas Sales Director, Color, Additives, and Inks at Avient.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-introduces-excelite-im-chemical-foaming-additives-injection-molding
As a complement to PolyOne’s liquid Excelite CFA portfolio for extrusion, new Excelite IM CFAs are engineered for a wide range of injection molded polymers, including olefins, PVC, polystyrene, PC/ABS, and high-heat materials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-zylonr-pbo.pdf
Key Features
• Excellent strength & modulus properties
• Good flame resistance
• Excellent thermal stability
• Excellent resistance to creep
• Good chemical resistance
Disadvantages
• Very poor UV resistance
• Poor compressive strength
• Strength loss in exposure to strong acids
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
ZYLON® PBO
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® ZYLON® PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
Abrasion
Resistance
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Resistance
Flame
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
(Acid)
Chemical
Resistance
(Alkali)
Chemical
Resistance
(Organic Solvent)
O X X P O O P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 42.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.54
Elongation @ Break % 3.5
Tensile Modulus g/d 1200
Moisture Regain* % 2.0
Creep** % 0
Shrinkage*** %
Chemical Resistance to Alkali: Strong alkalis will attack at high temperature or concentration.
Chemical Resistance toOrganic Solvent: Strength loss in NaOCl.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Bergamid-Racing Wheel-Application snapshot_0429.pdf
Bergamid-Racing Wheel-Application snapshot_0429
C O N S U M E R
E L E C T RO N I C S B R A N D
G E A R O F R A C I N G W H E E L
• Achieve high strength and abrasion resistance
• Deliver smooth, quiet functionality and minimize backlash
for improved control
• Delivered glass fiber reinforced nylon
formulation to meet the requirements for high
strength and abrasion resistance
• Offered local service and support, which
helped to accelerate production
• Provided stable supply despite the nylon
shortage issues in the market
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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