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C A R G O T R A I L E R
M A N U FA C T U R E R
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/sites/default/files/2022-08/Pipe wrap translation - Application Snapshot.pdf
R E I N F O RC E D
T H E R M O P L A S T I C P I P E
F O R O I L + G A S
• Reinforcement for HDPE pipe to meet the performance of
traditional steel pipe for oil and gas applications
• Temperature performance up to 65˚C with operating
pressure up to 1500 psi
• Spoolable, lightweight material to simplify transport and
installation
• Provided material compatibility with HDPE
and added reinforcement to meet burst
strength requirements
• Customized tape thickness to meet specific
processing needs
• Ensured supply chain reliability with fast
delivery and quality control in North America
• Flexible, reinforced plastic solution enabled
spoolable pipe and reduced weight
Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber
Reinforced Polyethylene Tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
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Avient Launches Long Fiber Composites Based on Nylon Reclaimed from End-of-Life Fishing Nets
Reclaimed end-of-life fishing nets avoid plastic ocean waste, and are the basis of Complēt R nylon 6 long fiber composites.
CLEVELAND – February 28, 2022 – Avient today announced the commercial availability of Complēt™ R long fiber-reinforced composites, which incorporate post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets.
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Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels provided lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements for camper
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels provided on-site technical support and customization for modular wall construction
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
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Thermoplastic Elastomers
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
https://www.avient.com/idea/rise-above-four-common-lightweighting-mistakes
reSound™ NF Natural Fiber Reinforced Formulations
OnForce™ LFT Long Fiber Reinforced Composites
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Non-PFAS, Flame-Retardant Formulations Expand Avient’s Complēt™ Long Fiber Polyketone Portfolio
Avient adds non-PFAS flame-retardant formulations to its Complēt™ PKE long fiber reinforced portfolio
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Newly Expanded Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for Surface Protective Films with Ultra-High Adhesion Series Available from Avient
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=41
Advanced Composites Explained
High Performance Clear Thermoplastics Elastomer - White Paper
Optimize stiffness, strength, and toughness to obtain structural performance with lightweight long fiber reinforced thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/carbon-fiber
Traditionally, carbon fiber tows were used in thermoset composite applications but are being incorporated into thermoplastics more and more.
Composition
The majority of production carbon fibers are made from the precursor polyacrylonitrile (PAN).
Fiber-Line™ Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
POLYSTRAND™
THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot
Withstands harsh conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable
Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format
Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process
Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite
Panels are engineered to provide
simplified installation, long-lasting
components, and overall cost reduction.
Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made
from continuous glass-fiber reinforced
thermoplastic face sheets and polyester
foam cores.
To learn more about our advanced composite solutions,
contact Avient at 1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com.