PA610-CF10 is a high performance thermoplastic reinforced with 10% carbon fiber, offering improved stiffness, strength, and wear resistance compared to unreinforced PA610. It maintains the flexibility and ease of processing typical of PA610, making it ideal for moderate to demanding applications in automotive, industrial manufacturing, electronics, and consumer goods. PA610-CF10 provides a solid balance between durability and processability, with good thermal and chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and moderate wear resistance.
Carbon fiber composite sheet PA610-CF10
- Model number: PA610-CF-BCA1
- Matrix Resin: PA from Hexamethylene diamine and Sebacic acid (PA610)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PA610-CF10 is a high-performance material enhanced with 10% carbon fiber reinforcement. The addition of carbon fiber significantly improves the material’s stiffness, strength, wear resistance, and overall durability, while still preserving the workability and flexibility typical of unreinforced PA610. The 10% carbon fiber content makes this material an ideal choice for applications that require moderate to high mechanical performance without sacrificing ease of processing.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 110 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 160 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 5.0 kJ/m²
With its 10% carbon fiber content, PA610-CF10 provides enhanced performance over unreinforced PA610 while maintaining a balance of processability, making it suitable for a variety of moderate to demanding applications.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PA610-CF10 exhibits improved thermal stability and chemical resistance over pure PA610, thanks to the carbon fiber reinforcement. This material is ideal for moderate temperature applications and offers resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and other common chemicals.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 160°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 160°C
Chemical Resistance: Good resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and a wide range of chemicals
PA610-CF10 is well suited for environments that demand a moderate level of thermal and chemical resistance while maintaining reliability in the long term.
Wear Resistance and Processing
With its 10% carbon fiber content, PA610-CF10 offers improved wear resistance compared to unreinforced PA610, making it a solid choice for applications exposed to light to moderate friction. The addition of carbon fiber increases durability while still allowing the material to be processed using standard thermoplastic processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion.
Wear Resistance: Moderate to good, superior to unreinforced PA610 in light to moderate friction conditions
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (standard tooling recommended)
Although PA610-CF10 is not designed for the most extreme wear environments, it provides a solid solution for applications requiring good wear resistance without the complexity of higher fiber content composites.
Environmental Adaptability
PA610-CF10 offers excellent environmental adaptability, featuring low moisture absorption and good dimensional stability. This material performs reliably under moderate fluctuations in temperature and humidity, making it ideal for use in a wide range of indoor applications.
Water Absorption: Low
Dimensional Stability: Good, with minimal expansion or contraction under environmental changes
PA610-CF10’s stability under varying environmental conditions ensures consistent performance across diverse applications.
Applications
PA610-CF10 is designed for applications requiring a balanced combination of enhanced mechanical strength, wear resistance, and ease of processing. It is particularly suited for moderate to demanding applications across various industries:
Automotive: Moderate duty structural components, brackets, and housings
Industrial Manufacturing: Moderate duty parts, enclosures, and fixtures for environments with light to moderate wear and stress
Electronics: Protective housings and components requiring improved impact resistance
Consumer Goods: Power tool components, appliance parts, and consumer products that require enhanced durability
Summary Table for PA610-CF10
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 10% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 110 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 160 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 5.0 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temp. | Approx. 160°C |
| Long Term Service Temp. | Up to 160°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Good |
| Water Absorption | Low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion (standard tooling) |
| Wear Resistance | Moderate to good in light to moderate friction conditions |
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Strength between PA610 and PA610-CF
Compared to PA610, PA610-CF exhibits significantly higher strength. PA610 typically has a tensile strength ranging from 50-70 MPa and a flexural strength around 80-100 MPa, making it suitable for low-load applications. In contrast, PA610-CF, with 5% carbon fiber reinforcement, boosts its mechanical properties, achieving a tensile strength of 90 MPa, a flexural strength of 130 MPa, and an impact strength of 4.0 kJ/m². These improvements make PA610-CF more suitable for high-load, wear-resistant, and impact-resistant applications in demanding industrial environments.
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What are CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites?
CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites are materials where carbon fibers are incorporated into a thermoplastic matrix. They combine the strength and stiffness of carbon fibers with the processability and recyclability of thermoplastics. For instance, they are used in automotive parts like bumper beams.
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What are the benefits of CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites over traditional composites?
The key benefits include faster production cycles, easier recyclability, and better impact resistance. They also offer design flexibility. An example is in the manufacturing of consumer electronics casings where complex shapes can be achieved more easily.
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How are CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites processed?
Common processing methods include injection molding, extrusion, and compression molding. Injection molding is widely used for mass production. For example, in the production of small components for the medical industry.
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What industries use CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites?
They are utilized in aerospace, automotive, medical, and sports equipment industries. In aerospace, they can be found in interior components. In the medical field, they might be used in prosthetics.
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How does the carbon fiber content affect the properties of the composites?
Higher carbon fiber content generally leads to increased strength and stiffness but may reduce ductility. A moderate content is often balanced for specific applications. For example, a higher content might be preferred in structural parts of a race car.
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What are the challenges in using CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites?
Challenges include higher material costs, complex processing equipment requirements, and ensuring uniform fiber dispersion. Issues with adhesion between the fibers and the matrix can also arise. An example is in achieving consistent quality in large-scale production.
