THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE THERMOPLASTICS REDUCE WEIGHT IN VEHICLE LIGHT HEAT SINKS THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE THERMOPLASTICS REDUCE WEIGHT AND DISSIPATE HEAT © 2023, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 Interested in learning more about thermally conductive thermoplastics? This combined with the design freedom, weight reduction, and cost advantages of thermoplastics, opens up the possibility to use them for metal replacement. As a result, Elausa replaced Zamak with Therma-Tech thermoplastics, significantly reducing part weight from 38g to 9g.

A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S M A N U FAC T U R E R S I D E S T E P • High strength • Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage • Pleasing cosmetic finish • Strong flexural modulus • Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the strength of the incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling • Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation • Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom • Modeled performance of long glass fiber design with advanced testing capabilities (FEA, moldflow, burnoff) Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. AVIENT SOLUTION https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S M A N U FAC T U R E R S I D E S T E P • High strength • Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage • Pleasing cosmetic finish • Strong flexural modulus • Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the strength of the incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling • Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation • Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom • Modeled performance of long glass fiber design with advanced testing capabilities (FEA, moldflow, burnoff) Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. AVIENT SOLUTION https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Tapes, Laminates & Panels Polystrand™ high performance composite tapes and laminates are made by combining thermoplastic polymers and continuous fibers to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. The material is recyclable and can be incorporated back into traditional thermoplastic products and processes. Polystrand composite panels are made with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets thermally bonded or adhered to traditional core materials such as honeycomb, foam, aluminum, and nonwovens as reinforcement.

Fiber-Line™ Specialty Engineered Thermoplastic Tapes PRODUCT BULLETIN Fiber-Line™ Specialty Engineered Thermoplastic Tapes are composite formulations composed of a wide range of fibers that are uniquely engineered to enhance fiber and composite tape performance— such as twisting and coating—and subsequently custom manufactured into a tape cured with a thermoplastic resin. Engineered fiber thermoplastic composite tapes provide excellent strength-to- weight performance and creep resistance suitable for demanding applications. This manufacturing process enhances the thermoplastic tape’s mechanical and thermal performance for specific application needs.

REDUCED WEIGHT 40–50% weight reduction when switching from metal, portability SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber thermoplastics STRENGTH IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS High strength-to-weight ratio, high and low temperature performance SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary operations, slow moisture uptake SOLUTION: Moisture resistant long fiber reinforced nylons ELECTRIFYING STRENGTH Ignite a passion for exploration and push the boundaries of durability with long fiber thermoplastic technology for bikes, engineered to excel in extreme challenges! BATTERY RANGE EXTENSION Lightweighting SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced polyketone (PK) thermoplastics © 2023, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-rec-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-rec-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations

Formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins, these solutions offer densities similar to traditional metals while also providing design and processing flexibility because it can be extruded, molded, calendered or thermoformed into the final desired shape. Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals

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CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES REDUCE WEIGHT, ADD STRENGTH TO INDUSTRY-FIRST SNOWBOARD BINDINGS Discover how Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics can add lightweight strength and durability to your application. THE SOLUTION When approached with a thermoplastic composite technology that offered the freedom to add torsional flex without compromising on strength and power, the product innovators at Rome were seriously stoked. And, unlike thermosets, thermoplastic materials are able to be easily thermoformed to the exact shape required before inserting into the injection mold.

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