TIER 1 SUPPLIER S T E E R I N G C O L U M N B R A C K E T & L E V E R • Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative • Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever • Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal deflection allowance • High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal • Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal to composite conversion • Provided structural design & fiber orientation consultations along with CAE analysis to predict performance met requirements • Shortened manufacturing lead time by supplying injection molded material solution Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Nymax™ PIR post-industrial recycled nylon formulations: This portfolio features standard and custom-formulated nylon 66 and nylon 6 grades.

NYLON RED-F NYLON GREEN-F NYLON BROWN-F

461B NEUTRAL BEIGE - GF NYLON 202B BLACK - GF NYLON TOYOTA 145B LIGHT BLACK - GF NYLON

NYLON RED V2 BLUE NYLON V2 GREEN NYLON V2

TH COYOTE BROWN NYLON TH DK BROWN NYLON TH GRAY NYLON

TAN IR NYLON 2 TAN IR NYLON LT VER TAN IR NYLON DK VER

Learn more about moisture resistant nylon long fiber reinforced composites The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys Background of old nylon overmolding compared to new polyamide technology

Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys

Available in a wide range of stock and standard colors, Omnicolor colorants are suitable for use with over 25 different polymers, including PVC, nylon and ABS. OMNICOLOR™ MULTIPURPOSE COLORANTS Polyethylene 1% Polypropylene 1% GP Polystyrene 1% HI Polystyrene 1–2% Acrylics (Opaque) 1% PBT Polyester 1% PET Polyester 1% Polyurethane 1–2% Polyamide (Nylon) 1% Acetal 1% SAN 1% ABS 1–3% PVC 1–3% Polycarbonate 1% Thermoplastic 1–3% Alloys & Blends 1–3% EVA 1% Filled Polymers 1–3% RECOMMENDED ADDITION RATES CONCENTRATE SELECTION Omnicolor colorants are generally selected because of their versatility where a wide range of polymers are processed and their availability for sale in small quantities. They will withstand the drying temperatures of most polymers that require drying before processing, such as ABS and nylon.