https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=5
Nylon Alternatives for Powersports Applications
Orange Nylon Colorants for High-Voltage EV Connectors (Chinese)
Orange Nylon Colorants for High-Voltage EV Connectors (English)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=15
Learn more about moisture resistant nylon long fiber reinforced composites
Webinar: Polyketone, a next generation sustainable nylon alternative
Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations
Dimensional stability comparable to nylon
Eco-conscious alternative to nylons
Nylon Alternatives for Powersports Applications
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/virtual-reality-application-bulletin.pdf
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
VIRTUAL REALITY
APPLICATION BULLETIN
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Metallic and Custom Effects,
FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored Resins
WEARABLE COMFORT
Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort,
Soft Touch, Heat Reduction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs),
Silicone, Nylon (PA)
FUNCTIONALITY
Impact Resistance,
Dimensional Stability, Strength
SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/
Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate,
Styrenics
BETTER EXPERIENCES.
DURABILITY
Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester,
Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics,
Nylon (PA), Silicone
SURFACE
PROTECTION
Performance Enhancing
Additives
SOLUTION: Antimicrobial
Additives, Scratch and Mar
Additives
ERGONOMICS
Soft Touch, Easy to Grip
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic
Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone
TOUGHNESS
Impact Strength, Chemical
Resistance
SOLUTION: PC/Polyester
Blends, Copolyester
WEAR
PERFORMANCE
Wear-Resistance
SOLUTION: Polyester (PET),
Nylon (PA),
Acetal (POM)
DISCOVER.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/2023 OHP Off Road Application Bulletin.pdf
DURABILITY
High Impact Strength, Weatherability
SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA,
Nylon Engineered Formulations
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive
Formulations
EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Chemical & Fire Resistance,
High Temperature Performance
SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Metal Replacement
SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods,
Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long
Fiber Reinforced Composites
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization,
Custom Color, Low Friction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated
Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs
STRENGTH & STABILITY
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar
Resistance, UV Stable
Additives, Anti-Static
Additives
STRUCTURAL
PERFORMANCE
Corrosion Resistance,
Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates,
Chemical Foaming Additives
METAL REPLACEMENT
Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durability
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs)
A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS
STYLE & GRIT
To all thrill seekers, fans and
enthusiasts, your brand says,
“Bring it!”
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=8
Super Tough Nylon Formulations Added to Avient’s Recycled Content Portfolio
Avient launches new Nymax™ REC recycled content super tough nylon grades with 76-78% PIR content at NPE 2024.
Avient Corporation highlights sustainable innovations at NPE 2024, including Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations, Versaflex™ HC BIO BT218 TPEs,
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-edgetek-screwdriver-handle.pdf
P R E M I U M TO O L
B R A N D
S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E
• High impact resistance
• High tensile strength
• Aesthetic surface
• Good processability
• Customized a nylon 6 based formulation,
with an emphasis on the impact properties
and processability, yet delivering the
desired aesthetic surface
• Met the customer’s aggressive timeline
and helped troubleshoot application needs
to determine the best material solution
Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/industries/industrial
A series of high performing and eco-conscious alternatives to nylon and acetal
A series of high performing and eco-conscious alternatives to nylon and acetal
More
Could polyketone be the next-generation nylon alternative?
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/powersports
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations
Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Nylons
Nylon Alternatives for Powersports Applications
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Nymax Motorcycle Trunk Application Snapshot.pdf
TRANSPORTATION
OEM
A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E
T R U N K L I D & B A S E
• Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass
fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues
• Black with an easy-to-paint surface
• UV resistant
• Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative
material with excellent balance of physical
properties and durability
• Achieved comparable performance while
improving paintability
• Quickly provided samples and offered on-site
application development and technical
support at molding trials
Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced
Nylon 6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?