Adding a comfortable grip to these products is one way to provide this kind of valuable differentiation in any competitive space. SURFACE FEEL: TPEs can be customized to provide surface feels ranging from grippy or tacky to smooth and silky. 2.

Weight Reduction • LFT has lower density vs. metal, but still meets structural performance requirements • Lightweighting helps meet sustainability goals related to lower fuel consumption and extended vehicle range Design Flexibility • Injection molding allows for complex geometries and part consolidation • Advanced modeling and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools for long fiber composites help validate and optimize part design APPLICATION BULLETIN COMPARING PRODUCTION COST DRIVERS Cast Metal Stamped Metal Long Fiber Composite Material typically used Aluminum Steel Various base resins based on environmental conditions Casting X Stamping X Injection Molding X Machining X Not typically needed as LFT is a one-step process Drilling X Welding X Surface Treatments X X po st -p ro ce ss pr oc es s MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS Characteristic Long Fiber Composite Aluminum Steel Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.03–1.71 2.76 7.8–7.9 Specific Strength (Strength-to-Weight ratio) Excellent Good Poor Stiffness Fair Good Excellent Toughness/Fatigue Excellent Fair Fair Creep Good Excellent Excellent Corrosion Resistance Excellent Good Poor Temperature Range Performance Good Excellent Excellent Cycle Time Excellent Good Poor Design Freedom (i.e., complex geometry, part consolidation) Excellent Fair Fair Raw Material Cost Poor Good Fair Total Production Cost Good Fair Fair pr od uc ti on pe rf or m an ce Avient offers a range of customizable long fiber reinforced structural material solutions and design support for your metal-to-plastic conversion projects Complēt™ long glass, long carbon, and hybrid fiber solutions available in a wide array of engineering polymer matrices, including PA66, PA6, ETPU, PPA, PPS, PES, PEI, PK, and PEEK • OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylenes • Full suite of design and engineering services that include structural design and fiber orientation consultations and modeling, CAE analysis, prototyping, and more STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO OF LFT VS METALS m eg ap as ca l gram /cubic centim eter 250 200 150 100 50 0 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Zam ak 3 Stainless Steel 304 Titanium #2 plēt LCF40-PP plēt LGF60-TPU OnForce LGF50-PP Alum inum A380 M agnesium AZ91D plēt LCF50-PA66 plēt LGF60-PA66 plēt LCF50-TPU Specific Strength Density Metal Long Glass Fiber Long Carbon Fiber 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

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This static build-up can cause the resulting parts, film, or sheet to cling to one another or stick to the mold or tool. Contact one of our experts to learn more about how we can help you incorporate antistatic additives, or find more information in the resources below. 

For automotive interior component makers, economies of scale often dictate the bulk purchase of one type of antistatic compound. Consult with one of our experts or view our Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives.

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Connect with One of Our Composites Engineers Contact us to connect with one of our composites engineers, or explore GlasForms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles here.

Connect with One of Our Composites Engineers Contact us to connect with one of our composites engineers, or explore GlasForms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles here.

Connect with One of Our Composites Engineers Contact us to connect with one of our composites engineers, or explore GlasForms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles here.

For automotive interior component makers, economies of scale often dictate the bulk purchase of one type of antistatic compound. Consult with one of our experts or view our Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives.