PA612-CF20 is a high performance material with 20% carbon fiber reinforcement, offering exceptional stiffness, strength, and wear resistance. It has a tensile strength of ≥150 MPa and flexural strength of ≥220 MPa, making it ideal for high-duty applications. It excels in high-temperature and chemical environments with low water absorption and excellent dimensional stability. PA612-CF20 is perfect for automotive, industrial, electronics, and consumer goods applications requiring superior mechanical strength and durability.
Carbon fiber filled nylon PA612-CF20
- Model number: PA612-CF-BCA2
- Matrix Resin: Polyhexamethylene dodecanamide (PA612)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PA612-CF20 is engineered to offer exceptional mechanical performance with 20% carbon fiber reinforcement. The higher carbon fiber content significantly improves stiffness, strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability compared to unreinforced PA612. This enhanced performance makes it suitable for applications that demand high mechanical loads and exceptional stress resistance while maintaining excellent impact strength.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 150 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 220 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 3.5 kJ/m²
With 20% carbon fiber, PA612-CF20 offers an excellent combination of strength, durability, and impact resistance, ideal for high duty performance applications.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PA612-CF20 retains the inherent thermal and chemical stability of pure PA612, with further improvements thanks to the carbon fiber reinforcement. It performs reliably in moderately high temperature environments and is highly resistant to chemicals.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 190°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 190°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and a wide range of chemicals.
PA612 CF20 is highly effective in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications that require superior thermal and chemical resistance.
Wear Resistance and Processing
PA612-CF20 provides outstanding wear resistance, particularly in high friction and high stress environments. The 20% carbon fiber content greatly enhances the material’s durability, while still being processable with standard thermoplastic techniques.
Wear Resistance: Significantly enhanced under high friction conditions compared to unreinforced PA612.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended).
Its exceptional wear resistance and high mechanical strength make PA612 CF20 a perfect choice for demanding industrial applications.
Environmental Adaptability
PA612-CF20 has low moisture absorption and superior dimensional stability, ensuring consistent performance in environments with fluctuating temperatures and humidity. The increased carbon fiber content improves environmental stability over unreinforced PA612.
Water Absorption: Very low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under environmental changes.
PA612-CF20 ensures reliable performance in both indoor and outdoor environments, even under harsh conditions.
Applications
PA612-CF20 is ideal for high duty applications requiring superior mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability:
Automotive: Structural components, brackets, housings, and reinforcements in high load and high temperature environments.
Industrial Manufacturing: Heavy duty parts such as enclosures, fixtures, and structural supports in extreme wear and load conditions.
Electronics: Protective housings, covers, and components for devices needing high impact resistance and thermal stability.
Consumer Goods: High performance power tool housings, appliance components, and sports equipment that require advanced durability.
Summary Table for PA612-CF20
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 20% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 150 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 220 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 3.5 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | Approx. 190°C |
| Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 190°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Very low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended) |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent 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.
