“This groundbreaking innovation is poised to enhance the safety and mobility of law enforcement and military personnel. By its increased strength and lighter weight, the next-gen Dyneema material allows body armor manufacturers to design soft armor vests that can be 10% to 20% lighter than previous top-of-line protective solutions without sacrificing ballistic stopping power,” Avient says.
In addition, Avient showcased a broad range of advanced material solutions the company has developed for the shooting sports category:
* Composite Heat Release technology: A new, patent-pending composite material innovation that can help manufacturers reduce weight and add stiffness to firearm barrels. The proprietary carbon fiber and ceramic composite technology is developed to expedite heat transfer from the barrel bore to improve overall performance.
* ThermoBallistic thermoplastic composite panels: These compression molded panels made with e-glass and thermoplastic resin systems offer a cost-competitive alternative to ballistic-resistant materials made with other fibers or thermoset resins. ThermoBallistic panels provide structural bullet-resistant reinforcement to meet UL 752 Level 3 ballistic rating for interior and exterior architectural surfaces and components at a lighter weight than traditional panel materials.
* Gravi-Tech density modified formulation: Gravi-Tech materials combine the touch, feel, and look of steel with the flex of polymer as found in the SIG Sauer TXG grip module for the P320. This development improved the overall speed-to-market of the product and enabled Sig Sauer to launch their first-of-its-kind tungsten-infused grip module.
