https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Polystrand aPET Thermoplastic Composites for Cargo Trailers Application Snapshot.pdf
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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?
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Military-Grade Protection
Grid & Protection
Protecting Our Soldiers
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We continuously strive for energy efficiency and global climate protection.
Protecting Our Planet
Protecting our Planet
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DSM Protective Materials
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND
SWIMMING POOL
C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L
• Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment
• UV resistance for durability over years of use
• Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping
costs and simplify installation
• Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand
solution provides excellent UV, creep, and
corrosion resistance
• Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal
• Rolled product enabled standard shipping
vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL
delivery
Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite
laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M
LEADING PACKAGING
FILM SUPPLIER
• Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up
• Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency
• More sustainable manufacturing process
• Regulatory compliance
HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid
AVIENT SOLUTION
• Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity
with low let down ratio
• Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and
die build up
• Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for
longer production runs, reduced energy consumption
and less waste
WHY AVIENT
K E Y RE Q U I RE M E N T S
P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
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Protect Against UV Degredation
Protects from UV degradation to increase products useful service life
Enhance product protection and extend shelf life.
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The reexamination certificate serves as a testament to the ingenuity of our cut-resistant yarn technology and the robustness of its patent protection.
We look forward to leveraging this development to further enhance our offerings and deliver exceptional protective solutions to our customers.”
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
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Protect, Preserve, Extend
Mid-range light protection solution
Added protection for dairy packaging.
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Protective Materials
Protective Materials
Improving safety for those that protect us—law enforcement, first responders, and military service personnel.