https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rethinking-materials-automotive-aftermarket-parts
Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics
Long fiber thermoplastics (LFT), also known as long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), are revolutionizing the industry by replacing metal and other underperforming polymers.
Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die-cast aluminum part
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-xlpe-cross-linkable-polyethylene-formulations
Syncure XLPE is versatile enough to produce solid, coextruded or foam profiles, films or injection molded parts.
Extruder information and processing guidelines for Syncure™ XLPE including temperature, flame at die tip, line speed, screw cooling and purge compound (English language version)
Extruder information and processing guidelines for Syncure™ XLPE including temperature, flame at die tip, line speed, screw cooling and purge compound (Spanish language version)
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/benefits-long-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites
In conjunction with proper component design, long fiber composites can provide the same level of mechanical performance as common die cast metals (ie: magnesium, zamak, and aluminum).
Thermoplastics are viscoelastic materials.
Rigid thermoplastic structures are overmoldable with softer thermoplastic elastomers to improve ergonomics or add additional impact protection.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/microbial-susceptibility-of-various-polymers-and-evaluation.pdf
Tensile bars were die-cut (type
IV) from plaques and tested at 20 in.
Capillary viscosity was mea-
sured at 200�C using a Dynisco™ 7000 series capillary
rheometer (Dynisco Instruments LLC, Franklin, Massa-
chusetts) with a 15:1 L/D, 120� die geometry; a Bagley
correction was applied.
Clarity and yellowness remains
an industry challenge for thermoplastics with bulk-
imbedded antimicrobial additives.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=36
Versaflex™ PF Solutions for Surface Protection Films (Spanish)
OnCap™ Additives for Film Processing - Process Capabilities Bulletin
Thermoplastic films processing challenges and OnCap™ additives solutions
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=36
Versaflex™ PF Solutions for Surface Protection Films (Spanish)
OnCap™ Additives for Film Processing - Process Capabilities Bulletin
Thermoplastic films processing challenges and OnCap™ additives solutions
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainable-solutions-portfolio
Versaflex™ Low Adhesive Build-up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer
Versaflex™ PF Tack Layer For Surface Protective Films
Cesa™ Anti-Fog Plus Additives for Multilayer Films
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=4
Newly Expanded Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for Surface Protective Films with Ultra-High Adhesion Series Available from Avient
Avient Announces Expansion of Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for surface protective films with new ultra-high adhesion series
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Avient Launches New Recycled-Content Thermoplastic Elastomers and Metallic Effect Sulfone Solutions at Fakuma 2024
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=30
Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Composites
OnColor™ Bio Colorants Mulch Films (French)
Custom Thermoplastic Elastomer provides UV resistance and processability for automotive outside rear-view mirror gasket
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=30
Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Composites
OnColor™ Bio Colorants Mulch Films (French)
Custom Thermoplastic Elastomer provides UV resistance and processability for automotive outside rear-view mirror gasket
