PA12-CF50 (Polyamide 12 Carbon Fiber Composite) is a high-performance thermoplastic composite material, reinforced with 50% carbon fiber in a polyamide 12 matrix. This advanced material offers superior mechanical properties, enhanced thermal stability, low moisture absorption, and excellent chemical resistance. PA12-CF50 is ideal for demanding applications in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, where high strength, stiffness, and durability are critical in extreme environments. The significant carbon fiber content greatly improves the material’s overall performance, making it suitable for high-load and high-heat applications.
Carbon Fiber Content: 50%
The 50% carbon fiber reinforcement delivers exceptional structural strength and stiffness while maintaining a lightweight nature. This makes PA12-CF50 ideal for applications requiring both strength and weight reduction.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 180 MPa
PA12-CF50 exhibits superior tensile strength, allowing it to handle high mechanical loads with minimal deformation, ideal for parts subjected to high stress.
Flexural Strength: ≥ 300 MPa
The high flexural strength ensures that PA12-CF50 retains its shape and performance even under significant bending stresses, making it perfect for components that endure dynamic forces.
Impact Strength: ≥ 30 kJ/m²
With enhanced impact resistance, PA12-CF50 can withstand extreme shocks and impacts, ensuring long-term durability in rugged environments.
Heat Deflection Temperature: Approximately 220°C
PA12-CF50 maintains its mechanical integrity even at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for high-heat environments such as engine compartments and industrial machinery.
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 120°C
This material demonstrates reliable performance across a wide temperature range, providing long-term stability and functionality in diverse environments.
PA12-CF50 offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including oils, fuels, lubricants, and solvents, making it suitable for harsh industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications. Its low moisture absorption ensures dimensional stability in humid environments, making it a reliable material for long-term use.
PA12-CF50 can be processed efficiently using injection molding, extrusion, and 3D printing methods. Its excellent flow properties ensure consistent part quality, even in complex geometries. This makes PA12-CF50 ideal for producing high-precision components.
Low Water Absorption: Reduced moisture uptake ensures dimensional stability and performance in humid or wet conditions.
Excellent Wear Resistance: PA12-CF50 is designed to perform in high-wear applications, offering superior durability over time.
Automotive Industry: Used for structural components, brackets, housings, and other parts that require high strength, stiffness, and thermal stability.
Aerospace: Ideal for lightweight, high-performance components such as brackets, housings, and functional parts exposed to high stresses and temperatures.
Industrial Manufacturing: Suitable for gears, bearings, bushings, and other components that require excellent wear resistance and durability.
Consumer Goods: Ideal for tools, sporting equipment, and other products where high strength and low weight are essential.
Characteristic | Value/Description |
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Carbon Fiber Content | 50% |
Tensile Strength | ≥ 180 MPa |
Flexural Strength | ≥ 300 MPa |
Impact Strength | ≥ 30 kJ/m² |
Heat Deflection Temperature | Approximately 220°C |
Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 120°C |
Chemical Resistance | Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, and solvents |
Water Absorption | Low |
Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion, 3D printing |
PA12-CF composites exhibit significantly enhanced thermal stability compared to standard PA12 due to the incorporation of carbon fiber. As the carbon fiber content increases, the material's ability to withstand elevated temperatures improves, allowing it to maintain mechanical properties in high-temperature environments. This enhanced heat deflection temperature makes PA12-CF suitable for applications that require reliable performance under thermal stress. The superior thermal stability ensures that components made from PA12-CF can operate effectively in demanding conditions, thereby expanding their usability across various industries, including automotive and aerospace. The combination of lightweight characteristics and improved heat resistance positions PA12-CF as an excellent choice for applications that prioritize both strength and thermal performance.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.