OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria Learn about long fiber technology and why it’s replacing metal. Metal Replacement with Long Fiber Thermoplastics Webinar

OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50% Craftech Non-Metallic Fasteners

First-generation Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations were developed to mimic the luxurious look, weight, and feel of die-cast or machined metals by using select metallic fillers and thermoplastic resin. Formulated using engineered thermoplastic resins and select metallic fillers, they offer densities similar to traditional metals while providing design and processing flexibility. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint 

Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer

AUTOMOTIVE OEM H E A T S H I E L D C O M P O N E N T F O R L E D H E A D L A M P • The material needed to solve a hot spot issue • A PA based grade • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Improved the parts long-term outdoor performance • Improved processability compared to high temperature plastics, reducing tooling costs • Reduced part weight by 37% than the previous metal part, providing the customer with a more economical solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER E N G I N E B R A C K E T • Exceptional structural properties with extremely high stiffness and strength across a broad temperature range (-40 to 160°F) • Excellent creep resistance and fatigue endurance • Lower weight with no reduction in performance • Reduced weight by 40% with zero fatigue failures during extensive field testing • Provided technical support to optimize design for metal-to-composite conversion • Delivered composite solution with similar system cost and more robust performance than failure prone aluminum version Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ELECTRONICS BRAND P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T • Ensures quality sound performance • Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility • Impact protection within a set temperature range • Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g • Reduced scrap and improved product manufacturability, compared to metal, with an injection molded formulation • Met strict testing requirements, including achieving desired impact protection performance at the specific temperature range and target weight • Maintained depth of base sound Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PIRANHA M A R I N E P R O P E L L E R • Similar mechanical properties to aluminum and stainless steel • Improved impact resistance, durability, and vibration damping properties • Injection moldable • Enabled up to 20% more impact resistance compared to standard long fiber reinforced materials, including the incumbent material • Improved durability and vibration damping allowing the blades to flex and absorb energy from minor impacts • Facilitated an interchangeable blade system providing a cost- effective solution for repairs and tuning of propulsion thrust to meet a boat’s intended use, for either speed or transporting loads • Enhanced design flexibility allowing for the innovative blade design to provide 400% more reverse thrust than standard propellers and twice as much as competing metal propellers Complēt™ MT Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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