PEI-CF50 is a high performance thermoplastic reinforced with 50% carbon fiber, offering exceptional stiffness, strength, and wear resistance. With outstanding thermal and chemical resistance, it excels in extreme, high-stress environments. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial applications, PEI-CF50 provides excellent durability while remaining processable via injection molding and extrusion.
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic PEI-CF50
- Model number: PEI-CF-BCA5
- Matrix Resin: Polyethyleneimine (PEI）
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PEI-CF50 is engineered for ultimate mechanical performance, providing exceptional stiffness and strength, even surpassing the 50% carbon fiber version. It is perfect for applications subjected to the highest mechanical loads.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 210 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 370 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 6.5 kJ/m²
The 50% carbon fiber reinforcement greatly enhances resistance to deformation, making PEI CF50 ideal for the most extreme, high stress environments.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PEI-CF50 retains the excellent thermal and chemical resistance properties of pure PEI, with minimal impact from the higher carbon fiber content. This material excels in environments exposed to extreme temperatures and aggressive chemicals.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 300°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 300°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and a broad range of chemicals.
PEI-CF50 performs reliably in the most demanding high temperature and chemically aggressive conditions.
Wear Resistance and Processing
With 50% carbon fiber content, PEI CF50 offers superior wear resistance, making it ideal for applications exposed to extreme friction, wear, or abrasive conditions. Despite its high carbon fiber content, it remains highly processable using standard thermoplastic processing methods.
Wear Resistance: Exceptional under extreme friction and stress.
Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding and extrusion at temperatures similar to pure PEI.
This material combines long lasting durability with ease of processing, making it well suited for the most demanding industrial applications.
Environmental Adaptability
PEI CF50 shows minimal moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability, even in fluctuating environmental conditions.
Water Absorption: Extremely low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, even under temperature and humidity fluctuations.
This ensures consistent performance in challenging environments.
Applications
PEI CF50 is designed for extreme duty, high performance applications that demand top tier mechanical strength, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. Typical applications include:
Automotive: High performance components exposed to extreme mechanical loads, vibrations, and high temperatures.
Industrial Manufacturing: Critical components such as bearings, bushings, and electrical parts under severe wear and stress.
Aerospace: Ultra strong, lightweight components for aircraft requiring excellent dimensional stability and high temperature performance.
Electronics: Housings, connectors, and enclosures exposed to significant mechanical stress and thermal cycling.
Medical Devices: Biocompatible components requiring superior chemical resistance, high stability under sterilization, and exceptional mechanical performance.
Summary Table for PEI-CF50
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 50% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 210 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 370 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 6.5 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | Approx. 300°C |
| Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 300°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Extremely low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion |
| Wear Resistance | Exceptional under extreme friction and stress |
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Strength between PEI and PEI-CF
PEI offers strong mechanical properties, excellent thermal stability, and chemical resistance for moderate duty applications. PEI-CF, with added carbon fiber, significantly enhances stiffness, wear resistance, and mechanical strength, making it ideal for high performance environments that require superior strength and durability under stress.
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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.
