PA66-CF60: Ultimate Rigidity Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 66
PA66-CF60 is the pinnacle of high performance polyamide 66 (PA66) composites, reinforced with an ultra high 60% carbon fiber content. It offers unmatched strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability within the PA66 family, making it the material of choice for the most demanding structural and lightweighting applications. While the extremely high filler content poses challenges in processing, PA66-CF60 remains compatible with specialized injection molding and extrusion setups, enabling the production of ultra rigid, precision components.
Key Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength: ≥ 180 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 280 MPa
Notched Impact Strength: ≥ 14 kJ/m²
The 60% carbon fiber reinforcement yields exceptional load bearing capability, ideal for metal replacement in components subjected to continuous mechanical stress, vibration, or fatigue.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 160°C
Long Term Service Temperature: Up to 145°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, greases, fuels, and weak acids; moderate resistance to alkalis; not recommended for use with strong oxidizers or concentrated acids
PA66-CF60 maintains structural performance in elevated temperatures and chemically aggressive settings.
Wear Resistance and Processing
Wear Resistance: Maximum in the PA66-CF product range
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (with hardened tooling)
Processing Notes: Requires reinforced processing equipment due to high abrasiveness. Mold design must accommodate limited flowability and ensure fiber alignment for peak performance.
Environmental Adaptability
Water Absorption: Extremely low due to dense fiber network
Dimensional Stability: Exceptional, with minimal warping or expansion under thermal and humidity fluctuations
Ideal for maintaining tight tolerances and precision fits in critical assemblies.
Typical Applications
PA66-CF60 is engineered for structural components where maximum stiffness, mechanical strength, and thermal resilience are required. Target applications include:
Automotive: Structural frame elements, motor and transmission carriers, high load brackets
Industrial Equipment: Load transmitting parts in robotics, heavy duty housings, machine tool spindles
Aerospace & Defense: High modulus, vibration damping lightweight structures
Mechanical Components: Precision wear parts, high strength gears, fatigue resistant supports
Sustainability and Design Flexibility
PA66-CF60 sets a new benchmark in polymer based lightweighting. Its extreme stiffness to weight ratio enables metal substitution in advanced assemblies, cutting down mass while maintaining performance. This leads to energy savings, lower emissions, and longer service life supporting sustainability objectives across multiple industries.
PA66-CF60 Performance Overview
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