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Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 1084 lbs 492 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 2375 lbs 1077 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. G LA SS /E P O XY T AB M AT ER IA L N O T AB BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 420 lbs 191 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 370 lbs 168 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 332 lbs 151 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 984 lbs 446 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 1298 lbs 589 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 lbs 227 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 839 lbs 381 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 lbs 524 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 lbs 694 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 lbs 667 kg Mixed Conditions ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STRENGTH STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 psi 15.73 MPa 184 psi 1.27 MPa Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 psi 15.24 MPa 78 psi 0.54 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi 14.97 MPa 262 psi 1.81 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 psi 14.49 MPa 138 psi 0.95 MPa Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 psi 14.11 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 psi 13.56 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 psi 13.15 MPa 61 psi 0.42 MPa Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi 13.00 MPa 432 psi 2.98 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi 12.91 MPa 281 psi 1.94 MPa Substrate  2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 psi 12.27 MPa 127 psi 0.88 MPa Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 psi 11.83 MPa 190 psi 1.31 MPa Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 psi 10.58 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive 2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon Containment 1610 psi 11.10 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 AccraLock 724 psi 4.99 MPa 58 psi 0.40 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 psi 4.98 MPa 44 psi 0.30 MPa Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi 3.50 MPa 81 psi 0.56 MPa Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi 2.35 MPa 198 psi 1.37 MPa Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED  2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Through-Bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout strength Requires pilot hole Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use—no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient.

Fiber reinforced polymer composites are exceptional alternatives to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic, and metal, enabling designers to create lighter weight structural components for increased lifetime performance, and improved fuel efficiency. POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Tapes, Laminates & Panels Polystrand™ high performance composite tapes and laminates are made by combining thermoplastic polymers and continuous fibers to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. Standard and custom shapes and sizes are available with a variety of matrix resins including polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy, and reinforcements including, fiberglass mat/roving (MR-GFRP) or unidirectional (U-GFRP) fiberglass, or high-performance unidirectional carbon fiber.

Caption: Avient highlights polymer formulations that increase the durability of healthcare products and bio-based polymer solutions that improve the sustainability of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. These solutions include chemically-resistant polymer formulations and pre-tested polymer colorants and functional additives.   The bio-based content of the polymers varies between 70 and 100% depending on the polymer.

Discover the advantages of using engineered polymers in EV battery applications. So, how can engineered polymers enhance EV battery design and performance?   Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches New Bio-Filled Polymer Grades at Fakuma 2021 The new reSound™ NF bio-filled grades are based on polymers such as polypropylene (PP) with 15 to 20 percent bio-based filler. The new bio-filled polymer from Avient has enabled us to reduce the carbon footprint of a range of our products by reducing the consumption of petroleum-based polymers.

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A compounding extruder connected to the impregnation die functions as a melt pump feeding molten thermoplastic polymer into the process.  Instead of simply coating fiber tows with polymer – inside PlastiComp’s impregnation die individual filaments in the fiber tows are spread apart so each is encapsulated with thermoplastic polymer.  This fiber to polymer bond is key to obtaining optimum performance and having a true composite material. 

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches New Bio-Based Polymer Solutions for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications During Pharmapack Europe 2022 Avient Corporation today announced the expansion of its bio-based polymer solutions for medical and pharmaceutical applications The new color and additive concentrates and tailored ready-to-use formulations are made with bio-based polycarbonate, ABS, or styrenic polymers.