Circular Composites: Pioneering innovative approaches to making composites more circular, thereby reducing environmental impact and promoting resource efficiency throughout the product life cycle   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 Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility    

Advanced Composites Explained Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Design Guide Talc-Filled Polypropylene for Underhood Automotive HVAC Uses 

Originally developed for protection from mortar fire, fiber-reinforced composite panels offer superior ballistic resistance at less than 25% of the weight of a comparable steel panel. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GlasArmor™ thermoset panels are constructed from layers of 0°/90° woven E-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary resin system. ThermoBallistic™ thermoplastic panels are thermally formed with layers of 0°/90° unidirectional E-glass fiber reinforcements with polyolefin-based resin systems and are available for protection to UL 752 level 3.

They can also be customized and injection molded or overmolded to polypropylene (PP), making them useful for a range of interior applications. 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   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility  

The new reSound™ NF bio-filled grades are based on polymers such as polypropylene (PP) with 15 to 20 percent bio-based filler. 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 Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials. This leading-edge product offering of high performance alternatives to typical fiber reinforced composites and traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal serves applications requiring high strength- to-weight ratios, stiffness, and dimensional stability. To learn more about Avient advanced composite solutions, call +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com/composites Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

The foaming simulation is carried out under confidentiality and is currently available for components made from polypropylene (PP), talcum filled PP, and glass fiber filled PP, with a minimum part thickness of 2mm. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Provides a mold-filling study • Helps maximize part weight reduction • Predicts mechanical properties • Enables the calculation of necessary clamping force • Reduces physical trials • Optimizes tool design and production processes KEY APPLICATIONS • Components made from polypropylene (PP), talcum filled, and glass fiber filled PP with a minimum part thickness of 2mm • Automotive structural parts e.g., door panels, dashboard carriers • Consumer goods e.g., interior fridge parts, transport boxes and composters, vacuum cleaner base panels PRODUCT BULLETIN Sustainability Spotlight 1 Moldflow® is a registered trademark of Autodesk® * Avient Foaming Prediction Service will provide general information based on available inputs.

GLASFORMS™ ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Composite Materials for Power Transmission and Distribution Products APPLICATION & PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE KEY CHARACTERISTICS Extend the service life of electrical transmission and distribution products with Glasforms composite technologies. The formula: extensive electrical industry experience combined with pioneering composite technology expertise. Performance advantages: • Non-conductive: formulations engineered to optimize composite dielectric properties • Lightweight: up to 80% lighter than porcelain, reducing installation time and cost • High strength: high tensile, compressive, flexural and inter-laminar shear strength to support various design configurations and line loads • Flexible: deflect and return to original shape for load dampening to minimize damages and outages • Durable and shatter resistant vs. ceramic and glass, and UV and corrosion resistant for long service life INSULATORS AND ARRESTERS OVERHEAD SWITCH RODS CROSSARMS AND BRACES COMPOSITE POLES GUY INSULATORS Electrical Transmission & Distribution Applications COMPONENT DESCRIPTION SIZES Insulators for transmission and distribution Suspension insulators Epoxy/corrosion resistant glass rods .625" to 1.25" diameter Line post and station post insulators Epoxy/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 4.74" diameter Arresters Cage type Polyester or vinyl ester/glass fiber rods .125" to .50" diameter Custom tubular Polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy/ glass fiber custom shapes 2.0" to 6.0" envelope size Pole line construction Conductor standoff and equipment support arms Polyester/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 2.00" diameter Guy strain insulators Polyester/glass fiber rods 0.50" to .812" diameter Cross arms Tangent and deadend, support braces Polyester/glass fiber rectangular tubes 3.62" x 4.62" and 4.0" x 6.0" rectangular Utility poles Composite poles Polyester/glass fiber hollow custom tubes 10" to 14" diameter, typical lengths 40' to 110' Pole line construction, cross arms, rods, and utility poles feature an integral fabric surfacing veil for long-term weather resistance and retention of properties.

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Complēt™ long fiber-reinforced structural composites replace aluminum in light aircraft seats and spacers, resulting in a 40 percent weight reduction. Glasforms™ CRTM™ composite panels replace steel doors on railcar auto carriers, saving up to 300 lb. per railcar. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation