https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/OnForce LFT - Street Light Arm - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
S T R E E T L I G H T A R M
• Limit corrosion
• Replace metal insert, maintaining strength
• Black color
• UV resistance, as used for an outdoor application
• Electrical isolation
• Utilized simulation services from Avient Design to
optimize the product’s design for performance
and processability
• Achieved required ageing test with the support
from R&D and ADTS
• Replaced the need to use a metal insert, reducing
part weight, cost and simplifying the production
process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + UV RESISTANCE
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Lighting manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/rtd-teas-and-juices
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
Advanced Mobility Composite Structures
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_elastomers_for_overmolding_applications.pdf
In addition,
various rigid thermoplastics can have reinforcements and/or additives, such as fillers and fibers or color
masterbatches, which not only can alter the resultant properties of the substrate, but also the surface chemistry.
Furthermore, the material has outstanding
adhesion to Ultramid B3G6 (glass reinforced polyamide 6) as demonstrated in Figure 10 and 11.
Jiren Gu and Krishna Venkataswamy, “Block Copolymer Compositions for Overmolding any TPE,US patent
filed , March 2004
Figure1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/OnForce LFT-Truck Foot Pedal-Case study Snapshot.pdf
Heavy Truck manufacturer
HEAVY TRUCK
MANUFACTURER
E X T E R I O R S T E P P E D A L
• Offer pre-color support to achieve an approved silver color
formulation
• Provide a metallic look with good weather resistance and
wear performance for the exterior part
• Shorten development time to gain durability approval
• Offered color options that met desired metal
color and texture, which was different from
an ordinary plastic feel
• Achieved excellent wear performance and
weather resistance, qualifying it to replace
metal
• Provided support in achieving durability
approval, resulting in significant time and
cost savings
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/onforce-long-glass-fiber-reinforced-polypropylene-composites
Slide 1: Heavy Truck manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/news/two-new-polymer-solutions-avient-launching-battery-show-supporting-sustainability-battery-and-electric-vehicle-applications
Also announced are two new Edgetek™ PKE non-halogen flame retardant (NHFR) formulations made with polyketone, which can have a lower carbon footprint compared to polyamide 6 reinforced materials, and are pre-colored in orange for high-voltage connectors in electric vehicles.
Avient continues to develop innovative engineered materials to help customers achieve their sustainability goals,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials/personal-products
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
Advanced Mobility Composite Structures
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/bettcher-case-study-1.pdf
METAL REPLACEMENT
COMBINES METAL’S
STRENGTH WITH
PLASTIC’S LIGHT WEIGHT
CASE STUDY: COMPLĒT™ LONG GLASS FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE
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Spurred by the need for high strength and low
weight, Avient quickly identified a Complēt™ long
glass fiber nylon composite as a best-fit solution.
Complēt long fiber composite not only met structural
performance (strength), toughness and corrosion resistance
requirements, it reduced part weight by nearly 40%.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=42
Advanced Composites Explained
Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced Polyolefins Selection Guide
Injection molded thermoplastic parts challenges and OnCap™ additives solutions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-automotive-aftermarket-side-step-application-snapshot-1.pdf
A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
AVIENT SOLUTION
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