I. What’s PPS LCF40?

PPS LCF40 is a thermoplastic composite that is strengthened and modified by incorporating 40% long carbon fibers as filler materials, with polyphenylene sulfide serving as the base substance. 

II. Performance Characteristics

1. Exceptionally high strength: The addition of a large quantity of long carbon fibers notably augments the material’s strength, enabling it to endure massive external forces.
2. Remarkable stiffness: The material possesses extremely high rigidity and is not readily deformed, maintaining a stable configuration.
3. Superior heat resistance: Polyphenylene sulfide inherently has good heat tolerance. Combined with the enhancement of a high proportion of carbon fibers, it can still maintain outstanding performance in high-temperature environments.
4. Robust chemical corrosion resistance: It has strong resistance to various acids, alkalis, organic solvents, and the like.
5. Low shrinkage ratio: The shrinkage rate during the molding process is low, ensuring product dimensional precision.
6. Good abrasion resistance: It can effectively resist friction and wear, prolonging service life.
7. Excellent insulation property: It can play a significant role in the electrical field.
8. Some conductive capability: The presence of carbon fibers gives the material a certain degree of conductivity and can meet specific requirements.

Different carbon fiber reinforced and modified thermoplastic composite raw materials will have differences in performance due to factors such as different matrix resins, carbon fiber content and types, and production processes. If more accurate and detailed information is needed, it is recommended to refer to the technical data sheets of relevant manufacturers or contact us directly.

III. Application Scenarios

The PPS LCF40 composite material is widely employed in fields such as automobiles, electronics, aerospace, and so on. In the automotive domain, it can be used to fabricate engine parts, transmission system components, etc., enhancing the performance and reliability of automobiles. In the electronic field, it can be utilized to produce high-performance electronic packaging materials, mobile phone enclosures, and the like. In the aerospace field, it can be used to manufacture aircraft structural parts, satellite components, etc., meeting the requirements of lightweight and high performance.

IV. Application Case

In the manufacturing of a certain high-end electric bicycle, the PPS LCF40 composite material produced by Carbon (Xiamen) New Material is successfully applied to the frame and battery case components.

The frame of this electric bicycle is made of PPS LCF40 composite material and has the following significant advantages: First of all, extremely high strength and outstanding stiffness ensure that the frame can remain stable under various road conditions and will not deform even when subjected to a large impact force. After strict testing, this frame can withstand a pressure of up to 500 kilograms without obvious damage.

Its outstanding stiffness makes there will not be too much shaking during riding, improving the safety and comfort of riding. Secondly, excellent heat resistance makes the frame of the electric bicycle not affect performance due to heating when in use for a long time or in a high-temperature environment.

Even in hot summer, the temperature of the frame can still be maintained within a relatively safe range after long-term riding. Furthermore, strong chemical corrosion resistance ensures the service life of the frame in different environments. Whether it encounters rain, dust or chemical substances, it can maintain a good state.

The low shrinkage rate makes the dimensional accuracy of the frame very high, and the fit with other components is tighter, improving the assembly quality of the whole vehicle.

Good wear resistance makes the frame not easily worn in daily use and prolongs the service life of the electric bicycle. Excellent insulation performance provides safety guarantees for the electrical system of the electric bicycle and avoids potential safety hazards caused by leakage and other issues.

At the same time, certain conductive performance can also play a role in electrostatic discharge in some special cases and improve the safety of use.

The battery case is made of PPS LCF40% composite material. On the one hand, its high strength and good heat resistance can effectively protect the battery and prevent the battery from being damaged in the event of a collision or a high-temperature environment. After simulation experiments, after being subjected to a certain degree of impact, the battery case can well protect the internal battery and reduce the risk of battery damage.

On the other hand, excellent insulation performance ensures the safe operation of the battery and prevents danger caused by battery leakage. At the same time, the low shrinkage rate makes the battery case fit the battery more closely and improves the stability of the battery.

By adopting the PPS LCF40 composite material produced by Carbon (Xiamen) New Material, this high-end electric bicycle not only has greatly improved performance but also is more fashionable and beautiful in appearance design, and is widely favored by consumers.

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