https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-wire-cable
Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications
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.
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/aerospace/aerospace-rail-walls-liners-flooring
Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-acquisition-plasticomp
comprehensive approach to design, service and innovation in thermoplastics and composites will enable us to forge even further ahead with our LFT technology, and I'm excited that our teams have joined together in collaboration for the future."
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/pet-polyester-fiber
History
PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer in the polyester family.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx
The addition of fabric to a thermoplastic part can help to increase its appeal, partly because the fabric softens the look and feel of the surface.
https://www.avient.com/idea/less-wear-more-wow
Beyond improved surface appearance, protection from friction, and reduced wear, these polymers also offer the design freedom and part consolidation potential of thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/idea/advanced-composites-ballistic-protection
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels and ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Panels
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents for Injection Molding Technical Bulletin.pdf
Key factors contributing to the fine cell
structure are the particle size of the blowing agent,
the dispersing capability of the molding machine,
the decomposition rate of the foaming agent, the
melt viscosity and the molecular structure of the
thermoplastic resin itself.
ADDITION LEVELS OF FOAMING AGENTS
Both the foaming agent and the thermoplastic resins
are metered into the injection molding machine.
Compared to conventional thermoplastic foam
injection molding (TFIM) without mold expansion,
CBE creates a lower-density foam with an increased
stiffness-to-weight ratio.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT - Axial Fan Blade - NA case study snapshot.pdf
INDUSTRIAL FAN
MANUFACTURER
A X I A L F A N B L A D E
• Replace aluminium alloy
• Reduce thickness and weight of fan blade
• Withstand 920 Pa of static pressure, high relative humidity
(90-95%), and max temperature of 104ºF
• Redesigned the 1600mm blade utilizing 3D modeling and
mold flow analysis services from Avient Design
• Simulated mechanical load to determine which new
design would provide optimal performance
• Increased strength using a carbon fiber grade, enabling
injection-moldable parts and streamlined production
• Reduced blade thickness to 35% of the original and
blade weight from 7.71 lbs to 1.76 lbs (77% decrease)
• Improved overall efficiency of fan with a thinner, lighter
blade that cuts through the air
Complēt Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Slide 1: Industrial fan manufacturer