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Thermoplastic Composite Tapes & Laminates

Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates

Strength & Versatility

High strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins combine to create Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates that can help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance in a variety of applications.
Available in rolls of unidirectional tape, as well as X-Ply™ 0˚/90˚ and other multi-ply laminates, Polystrand materials can be post-formed and co-molded with mixed materials in thermoforming and injection molding processes to achieve part designs and cycle times that meet the most demanding performance targets. And because they are thermoplastic, these CFRTP materials are more easily recycled compared to thermoset materials.

The property table below represents a sample of tape material properties. Please see the resource tab for additional product information.

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Highlights

  • Up to 120" slit-to-width laminate material (125" raw edge material)
  • Thickness from 0.010" tape to 0.375" multi-ply laminates
  • 58% to 80% fiber by weight
  • PP, PE, PETG, aPET and PA6
  • Available with customized cosmetic films and scrims
  • Available in sheet form or rolls up to 10,000 pounds
  • Formulations available to meet ASTM E84 Class A and Class B flame/smoke rating

Resources

Video: Improving Impact Resistance

See how thermoplastic composite tapes and laminates boost performance of traditional materials

Whitepaper: CFRTP Advantages & Applications

Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites

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Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell

Bring your project to life by injection and compression overmolding with thermoplastic composite materials

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Technical Data Sheets

Browse our library of product data sheets containing technical descriptions and details.

Typical Properties - Unidirectional Fiberglass Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape
Resources
Product Name Resin Fiber Content Areal Weight Nominal Thickness Flexural Modulus Flexural Strength Tensile Modulus Tensile Strength
wt % gsm mm GPa MPa GPa MPa
6337 PP 63 500 0.38 24.6 402 27.6 765
6531 PP 65 251 0.15 27.7 505 33.8 965
6536 PP 65 350 0.23 27.9 494 31.0 903
6538 PP 65 670 0.48 24.4 324 29.4 689
7034B PP-Black 70 347 0.23 30.3 569 34.5 765
6020 PE 60 405 0.30 24.8 372 26.2 752
6621 PE 66 474 0.30 27.6 379 32.5 869
5848 aPET 58 392 0.22 27.6 738 34.2 1034
5843 PETG 58 402 0.20 25.4 621 30.3 945
5860B PA6-Black 58 389 0.25 25.0 717 27.4 745
NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Above Ground Swimming Pool Composite Sidewall Case Study (Snapshot) Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate solution replaced metal and provided excellent corrosion resistance  View
Advanced Composites Automotive Overview Application Overview Composite solutions for lightweighting, reinforcing, and replacing metal in automotive applications View
Advanced Composites for Automotive Applications Video Polystrand™, Glasforms™, and Gordon Composites™ are exceptional alternatives to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic, and metal for automotive applications. View
Advanced Composites Overview Product/Service Overview Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes View
Advanced Composites Webinar Video Take a closer look at the benefits of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites.  View
Avient Thermoplastic Composite Tape Portfolio Video Our comprehensive portfolio consists of Polystrand™ and Fiber-Line™ branded tapes, made using unique processes and materials to customize performance properties to meet specific application requirements such as tensile and flexural strength, impact performance, creep resistance, and chemical and UV resistance. View
Case Study – Rome Snowboard Binding Case Study Discover how injection overmolded Polystrand™ CFRTP adds strength and flexibility to this ultra-lightweight and ultra-cool binding View
CFRTP Advantages & Applications White Paper Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites View
Composite Overmolding Part Optimization White Paper Optimizing Part Design with Thermoplastic Composite Injection Overmolding: How localized reinforcement can reduce weight and improve performance View
Composites Overmolding Overview Processing & Design Guides Overview of thermoplastic composite overmolding process & applications View
Compression Molding CFRTP - Video Video Heat. Form. Cool. Learn how to compression mold with Polystrand CFRTP View
Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries Video Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. View
Exterior Door Reinforce Composite Case Study (Snapshot) Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin View
Garage Door Composite Panel Application Overview Application Overview Application overview for composite panels and laminates used in garage door panels View
Overmolding with Thermoplastic Composites Webinar Discover how to combine strength, performance and design flexibility through innovative materials and processes in this free on-demand webinar View
Polystrand aPET Cargo Trailer Case Study (Snapshot) Polystrand™ aPET thermoplastic composite tri-ply laminate solution replaced metal and provided an impact resistant and corrosion-proof composite material to prevent dents and rust. View
Polystrand Processing & Design Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to processing Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites View
Polystrand Reinforcement: Impact Resistance - Video Video See how thermoplastic composite tapes and laminates boost performance of traditional materials View
Polystrand Unidirectional Composite Tape - Video Video Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24" View
Polystrand™ Materials and Applications - Video Video Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites - lightweight, strong and versatile.  View
Polystrand™ Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide Polystrand™ material properties, capabilites, product nomenclature and lamination lay-up configurations View
Polystrand™ R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Learn more about key characteristics, applications and technical properties for Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates View
Processing & Design Guide: Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composites Processing & Design Guides Recommendations & key considerations for processing and part design with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics View
Program Bulletin – Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell Product/Service Overview Bring your project to life with composite materials and injection and compression overmolding in our thermoplastic composite innovation cell View
Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe for Oil & Gas Case Study (Snapshot) Provided material compatibility with HDPE and added reinforcement to meet burst strength requirements View
Revolve™ Tripod - Case Study Case Study Learn more on Avient's collaboration with Rolatube for new tripod featuring Polystrand composites View
Running Shoe Insoles Case Study FlexSpring insoles take advantage of unidirectional, continuous fiberglass and thermoplastics to enable next-level performance for the everyday runner. View
Smart Materials™ Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - eBook eBook Take a comprehensive look at composite materials to help you identify the best solution for your needs View
Structural Decking Case Study (Snapshot) Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape provides reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking View
Thermoplastic Tapes Product/Service Overview Overview of key features and key applications for thermoplastic tapes View

Product Selection Guide

Polystrand™ material properties, capabilities, and lamination configurations