Mechanical Properties
ABS-LCF30 is engineered for superior mechanical performance with 30% low carbon fiber reinforcement. This increased carbon fiber content significantly enhances stiffness, strength, and wear resistance compared to both unreinforced ABS and lower carbon fiber composites, making it suitable for applications subjected to higher mechanical loads and extreme stress conditions.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 120 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 180 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 5.0 kJ/m²
With 30% low carbon fiber content, ABS-LCF30 delivers exceptional mechanical properties, offering a strong balance of strength, durability, and impact resistance for demanding, high performance applications.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
ABS-LCF30 retains the thermal and chemical stability of pure ABS, with notable improvements due to the higher carbon fiber content. It performs reliably in high temperature environments and moderate to high chemical exposure.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 125°C
Long Term Service Temperature: Up to 125°C
Chemical Resistance: Good resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and many common chemicals
ABS-LCF30 performs effectively in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications that face moderate to high thermal and chemical demands.
Wear Resistance and Processing
ABS-LCF30 offers superior wear resistance, especially in high friction environments. The increased carbon fiber content enhances durability while maintaining good processability with standard thermoplastic methods, though tooling wear may be slightly higher due to the abrasive nature of carbon fibers.
Wear Resistance: Greatly improved under high friction conditions compared to unreinforced ABS
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended for prolonged use)
Its excellent wear resistance and mechanical strength make ABS-LCF30 ideal for heavy duty industrial components where durability and mechanical stress are critical factors.
Environmental Adaptability
ABS-LCF30 features very low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability, ensuring reliable performance in environments with fluctuating temperatures and humidity. It provides better environmental stability than both unreinforced ABS and ABS with lower carbon fiber content.
Water Absorption: Very low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under environmental changes
ABS-LCF30 offers reliable performance in diverse indoor and outdoor conditions, making it suitable for applications exposed to challenging environments.
Applications
ABS-LCF30 is designed for demanding applications requiring superior mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability.
Automotive: Structural components, engine covers, brackets, and housings exposed to elevated mechanical stress and temperatures.
Industrial Manufacturing: Heavy duty parts such as enclosures, fixtures, gears, and support brackets in high wear environments.
Electronics: Protective housings and covers for devices requiring enhanced impact resistance and thermal stability.
Consumer Goods: High performance components such as power tool casings, appliance parts, and durable sports equipment.
Summary Table for ABS-LCF30
Characteristic |
Value/Description |
Carbon Fiber Content |
30% |
Tensile Strength |
≥ 120 MPa |
Flexural Strength |
≥ 180 MPa |
Impact Strength |
≥ 5.0 kJ/m² |
Heat Deflection Temp. |
Approx. 125°C |
Long-Term Service Temp. |
Up to 125°C |
Chemical Resistance |
Good |
Water Absorption |
Very low |
Processing Methods |
Injection molding, extrusion |
Wear Resistance |
Greatly improved under high friction conditions |
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