PA612-CF60 is a high performance composite material with 60% carbon fiber reinforcement, offering exceptional stiffness, strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. With a tensile strength of ≥ 350 MPa and a heat deflection temperature of up to 290°C, it excels in extreme mechanical loads, high friction environments, and harsh thermal or chemical conditions. Ideal for automotive, industrial, and consumer goods applications, PA612-CF60 provides outstanding durability and impact resistance in demanding environments.
Carbon fiber composite sheet PA612-CF60
- Model number: PA612-CF-BCA6
- Matrix Resin: Polyhexamethylene dodecanamide (PA612)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PA612-CF60 is engineered for exceptional mechanical performance with 60% carbon fiber reinforcement. This high level of fiber content significantly enhances stiffness, strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability compared to unreinforced PA612. It also improves stress resistance and impact strength, making it ideal for applications that require extremely high mechanical loads and superior performance.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 350 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 490 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 1.5 kJ/m²
With 60% carbon fiber, PA612-CF60 offers an extraordinary combination of strength, durability, and impact resistance, making it perfect for the most demanding high performance applications.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PA612-CF60 maintains the excellent thermal and chemical stability of pure PA612, with significant enhancements due to the high carbon fiber content. It performs reliably in very high temperature environments and offers exceptional resistance to a broad range of chemicals.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 290°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 290°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and many chemicals.
PA612-CF60 excels in applications that require top tier thermal and chemical resistance, particularly in harsh environments.
Wear Resistance and Processing
PA612-CF60 offers outstanding wear resistance, especially in extreme friction and high stress environments. The 60% carbon fiber content significantly boosts durability, while still allowing good processability with standard thermoplastic methods.
Wear Resistance: Exceptional in high friction conditions, far superior to unreinforced PA612.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended).
Its unparalleled wear resistance and mechanical strength make PA612-CF60 ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Environmental Adaptability
PA612-CF60 exhibits extremely low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability, ensuring consistent performance in environments with fluctuating temperatures and humidity. The high carbon fiber content further enhances its environmental stability over unreinforced PA612.
Water Absorption: Negligible
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under environmental changes.
PA612-CF60 offers reliable performance in both indoor and outdoor applications, even in extreme conditions.
Applications
PA612-CF60 is designed for ultra high duty applications requiring exceptional mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability:
Automotive: High stress structural components, brackets, housings, reinforcements, and critical load bearing parts in extreme environments.
Industrial Manufacturing: Heavy duty parts such as enclosures, fixtures, and structural supports in extreme wear and high load conditions.
Electronics: Protective housings, covers, and components for devices requiring extreme impact resistance and thermal stability.
Consumer Goods: High performance power tool housings, appliance components, and sports equipment requiring superior durability.
Summary Table for PA612-CF60
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 60% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 350 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 490 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 1.5 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | Approx. 290°C |
| Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 290°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Negligible |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended) |
| Wear Resistance | Outstanding in high friction conditions |
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Strength between PA612 and PA612-CF
PA612 is a strong, chemically resistant nylon with good wear properties, but its mechanical strength is moderate. PA612-CF is the carbon fiber reinforced version, offering significantly higher tensile and flexural strength, improved stiffness, and better wear resistance, making it ideal for high-performance applications.
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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.
