https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum
Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76
Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100
Temperature Resistance Good Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating
Secondary Operations Limited Extensive
Design Freedom Extensive Limited
Sound Dampening Good Poor
Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting
Material Cost Per Pound $$ $
Tooling Cost $$ $
Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$
Selecting the right material for your application
should include careful evaluation of the material’s
technical data.