https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Garage Door Panel_Case Study Snapshot_July2024_v1.pdf
GARAGE DOOR OEM
G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S
• Replace incumbent material with structural composite
panel meeting UV and thermal requirements
• Lightweight & impact resistant
• Ability to withstand weather conditions
• Simplify the manufacturing process
• Custom-formulated panels with UV stable
laminates and core that met thermal requirements
• Provided panels with high durability, impact
resistance, and weatherability
• Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing
process for OEM with panels cut-to-size
in-house
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY & CUSTOMIZATION
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https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-vs-short-fiber
Fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites offer many advantages over metals when it comes to part design.
Since fiber in long fiber composites is continuous throughout the length of each cut pellet, long fiber materials have a higher fiber aspect ratio than short fiber filled plastics.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-its-expanding-portfolio-long-fiber-thermoplastics-chinaplas-2019
Our customers are looking for sustainable thermoplastic composite materials that are tougher, stronger, and lighter to accelerate their products from concept to production,” said Flight Xu, general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Asia for PolyOne.
PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne Showcase Its Expanding Portfolio of Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composite at CHINAPLAS 2019
https://www.avient.com/news-events
Avient Design and Georgia Tech Students Team Up to Innovate with Polystrand™ Composites...
New Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Composite Panels from Avient Featured at JEC World 2025...
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/rethinking-materials-automotive-aftermarket-parts
Using these composites can help OEMs increase product performance, reduce processing steps, and meet the specific needs of the applications and automotive enthusiasts:
Below are two real-world examples to demonstrate the benefits of converting to long fiber composites in very practical terms.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/polyone-2019-annual-report.pdf
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lifestyle programs.
Composites and additives are delivering
today, and we expect they will continue to grow well into the future.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-petpolyester.pdf
Composition
PET is produced in a melt spun and drawing process.
°C TBD
High Tenacity Low Shrink
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-zylonr-pbo.pdf
Composition
Zylon® PBO is a rigid-rod isotropic crystal polymer that is spun by a dry-jet wet
spinning process.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-nomex-meta-aramid.pdf
Composition
Similar to Kevlar®, Nomex® is an aromatic polyamide.
Abrasion
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Flame
(Acid)
(Alkali)
(Organic Solvent)
P O P P P P P
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-novoloid.pdf
Composition
Novaloid, or Phenolic fiber, is a thermoset organic fiber produced from
a phenolic novolac resin.
NOVOLOID FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
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