https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/maxxam-polyolefin-formulations
Maxxam™ formulations are based on polypropylene and polyethylene resins and can be filled and reinforced to satisfy the required performance characteristic.
They can be blended with glass, minerals, impact modifiers, colorants and stabilizer systems, providing customized solutions to meet specific application needs.
High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals
https://www.avient.com/content/what-lft
Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) or Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) or Long Fiber Composite is a fiber reinforced injection moldable thermoplastic material.
Long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are formulated to provide superior physical properties for structural applications.
Explore the unique capabilities of specialty long fiber reinforced composites.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Shooting Sports Selection Guide.pdf
OUTDOOR
HIGH PERFORMANCE
SHOOTING SPORTS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS COLORANTS ADDITIVES ADVANCED COMPOSITES
FIREARMS
Stocks, Frames,
Receivers, & Barrels
• Structurally reinforced polymers
• Long fiber reinforced polymers
• Metal replacement engineered formulations
• Specialty color, pre-colored materials
• Specialty formulations for dye sublimation
• Soft touch
• Wood grain
• Camouflage
• IR masking
• Pre-colored materials
• Glow in the dark/phosphorescent
• Warp reduction
• Weight reduction
• Process optimization
• Laser marking
• Anti-counterfeiting additive
• Ceramic/carbon fiber composites
Handguards, Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Holsters,
& Magazine
• Structurally reinforced polymers
• Long fiber reinforced polymers
• Metal replacement engineered formulations
• Specialty color, pre-colored material
• Specialty formulations for dye sublimation
• Vibration damping
• Soft touch
• Wood grain
• Camouflage
• IR masking
• Pre-colored materials
• Glow in the dark/phosphorescent
• Warp reduction
• Weight reduction
• Process optimization
• Laser marking
• Anti-counterfeiting additive
Recoil Pads
• Vibration damping
• Ultra soft
• Camouflage
• IR masking
• Pre-colored materials
• Glow in the dark/phosphorescent
• Process optimization
• Laser marking
Grips
• Structurally reinforced polymers
• Specialty color, pre-colored materials
• Overmolding-compatible polymers
• Specialty formulations for dye sublimation
• Vibration damping
• Soft touch
• Camouflage
• IR masking
• Pre-colored materials
• Glow in the dark/phosphorescent
• Process optimization
• Laser marking
ARCHERY
Limbs & Risers
• Structurally reinforced polymers
• Long fiber reinforced polymers
• Metal replacement engineered formulations
• Specialty color, pre-colored materials
• Specialty formulations for dye sublimation
• Soft touch
• Camouflage
• IR masking
• Pre-colored materials
• Laser marking
• Carbon/glass composite
billets, bars, & laminates
Stabilizers &
Accessories
• Structurally reinforced polymers
• Metal replacement engineered formulations
• Specialty formulations for dye sublimation
• Vibration damping
• Ultra soft
• Carbon/glass composite
bars, rods, & tubes
PROJECTILES
Bullets
• Lead replacement engineered formulations
• Structurally reinforced polymers
• Density-modified formulations
• Thermoplastic urethanes • Ballistic tip fluorescent
Shotgun Shells,
Wads, & Buffers
• Polyethylene • Biodegradable custom colors
• Performance improving
additives
Arrows • Structurally reinforced polymers • Soft touch
• Pre-colored materials
• Glow in the dark/phosphorescent
• Carbon/glass composite
rods & tubes
SAFETY
Ballistic Panels
• Composite ballistic
resistant panels
SHOOTING
SPORTS
Your customers want a product
that will help them hit the mark
every time.
BENEFITS
• Structural
reinforcement
• Weight reduction
• Metal replacement
• Vibration damping
• Soft touch
• Customization &
performance
improvement
• Thermal
management
• Lead replacement
• Biodegradable
custom colors
• Carbon/glass
composites
• Ballistic resistance
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Carbon Fiber Composites Infographic.pdf
Carbon fibers combined with vinyl ester or epoxy resin
create a composite material that, like all composites,
has higher performance properties than the individual
materials alone.
FIBER + RESIN = COMPOSITE
Carbon fiber
is formed by
bonding carbon
atoms together
to form a long
chain.
STRONG,
LIGHTWEIGHT
ALTERNATIVE TO METAL
CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES
Thomas Edison used
carbon fiber as light bulb
filament in the late 1800s.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-resound-tpe-portfolio-new-grade-formulated-fda-reviewed-post-consumer-recycled-material
This new reSound REC TPE is a 65 Shore A hardness and contains 25 percent PCR content from recycled polypropylene (PP).
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
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=39
Gordon Glass™ Distributor List
Gordon Glass™ Authorized Distributors
Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-s-two-award-finalists-sustainability-technologies-packaging-showcased-prse-2024
This technology addresses challenges associated with recycling incompatible polymers like polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) by forming a homogenous polymer mixture, increasing mechanical properties, and bridging the gap between virgin and recycled polymers.
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
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-extends-recycled-tpe-portfolio-grades-containing-60-recycled-content-supporting-global-customers
They are easily colorable, suitable for injection molding and overmolding onto polypropylene (PP) substrates, and available globally.
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
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-low-shrinkage-alternative-abs-luxury-packaging-market
While polypropylene (PP) is widely accepted in the packaging industry, it has higher shrinkage rates than ABS, making it challenging to use as a direct replacement for existing molds.
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