MXD6-CF5 is a high performance polyamide composite reinforced with 5% carbon fiber, offering enhanced strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and wear resistance. It features excellent thermal stability (HDT ~250°C), low moisture absorption, and superior chemical resistance, making it ideal for automotive, industrial, and electronics applications. Easily processable via injection molding and extrusion, it provides a lightweight, durable solution for demanding environments.
Carbon fiber thermoplastic materials MXD6-CF5
- Model number: MXD6-CF-BCA05
- Matrix Resin: Meta Xylylene Diamine Polyamide 6 (MXD6)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
MXD6-CF5 is a high performance polyamide based composite material reinforced with 5% carbon fiber, offering enhanced stiffness, strength, and wear resistance compared to unreinforced MXD6. The addition of carbon fiber provides improved dimensional stability and mechanical durability, making it suitable for structural and high performance applications.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 110 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 160 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 8.0 kJ/m²
With 5% carbon fiber reinforcement, MXD6-CF5 provides a balanced combination of mechanical strength, impact resistance, and processability, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
MXD6-CF5 retains the excellent thermal stability and chemical resistance of MXD6 while benefiting from the improved heat resistance of carbon fiber reinforcement.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 250°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 250°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and various industrial chemicals
MXD6-CF5 ensures long term reliability in high temperature and chemically aggressive environments.
Wear Resistance and Processing
The 5% carbon fiber content significantly enhances wear resistance, making MXD6-CF5 ideal for applications involving high mechanical stress and friction. The material is well suited for precision molding and high performance engineering components.
Wear Resistance: Excellent in moderate wear and friction conditions
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (standard tooling recommended)
MXD6-CF5 maintains good processability, allowing for ease of manufacturing using conventional processing techniques.
Environmental Adaptability
MXD6-CF5 offers low moisture absorption and exceptional dimensional stability, ensuring consistent performance in varied environmental conditions.
Water Absorption: Low, reducing swelling and degradation in humid environments
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under changing conditions
Applications
MXD6-CF5 is an advanced carbon fiber reinforced polyamide designed for applications requiring a high strength to weight ratio, excellent dimensional stability, and superior chemical resistance. With its low moisture absorption and enhanced wear resistance, it is well suited for demanding environments where long term durability and mechanical reliability are essential.
Automotive
MXD6-CF5 is widely used in the automotive industry, where lightweight, high strength materials are critical for improving fuel efficiency and performance. Its heat resistance and dimensional stability make it ideal for:
Structural components that require high mechanical strength and rigidity
Brackets and supports exposed to high stress and varying temperatures
Lightweight reinforcements to replace metal parts for weight reduction
Under the hood components, such as housings and connectors, that must withstand high heat and chemical exposure
Summary Table for MXD6-CF5
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 5% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 110 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 160 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 8.0 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temp. | Approx. 250°C |
| Long Term Service Temp. | Up to 250°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion (standard tooling recommended) |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent in moderate wear conditions |
With 5% carbon fiber reinforcement, MXD6-CF5 provides enhanced rigidity, wear resistance, and thermal stability while maintaining excellent processability, making it a reliable choice for high performance engineering applications.
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Strength between MXD6 and MXD6-CF
MXD6 offers a balanced combination of mechanical performance, dimensional stability, and processability, with higher tensile and flexural strength compared to standard engineering thermoplastics. Its low moisture absorption enhances stability in varying environments, while carbon fiber-reinforced variants provide even greater stiffness and wear resistance. MXD6 serves as a versatile material, ideal for applications requiring high strength and durability without excessive rigidity.
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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.
