PA6-LCF30 is a high strength polyamide 6 composite reinforced with 30% long carbon fiber, offering excellent stiffness, impact resistance, and dimensional stability. Ideal for demanding structural and semi-structural applications in automotive and industrial environments, it delivers superior fatigue resistance, thermal endurance, and wear performance.
Heat-resistant PA6-LCF30 for lightly loaded gears
- Model number: PA6-LCF-BCA3
- Matrix Resin: Nylon6 (Polyamide6) (PA6)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PA6-LCF30 is a high performance polyamide 6 (PA6) composite reinforced with 30% long carbon fiber (LCF), delivering exceptional strength, stiffness, and impact resistance. The high long fiber content ensures efficient load transfer and superior fatigue resistance, making it ideal for demanding structural and semi structural applications in harsh mechanical environments.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 145 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 220 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 13 kJ/m²
PA6-LCF30 offers a superior balance of high rigidity and impact durability, especially under dynamic loading, vibration, and thermal stress.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PA6-LCF30 maintains outstanding mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures and in chemically aggressive environments.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 145°C
Long Term Service Temperature: Up to 130°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, greases, fuels, and weak acids; moderate to alkalis; not compatible with strong acids or oxidizers
Its high temperature resilience supports long term structural performance in automotive engine bays and industrial environments.
Wear Resistance and Processing
The 30% long carbon fiber reinforcement enhances wear resistance, dimensional accuracy, and fatigue strength in high load or high friction environments.
Wear Resistance: Very high, suitable for continuous friction and structural stress
Processing Methods: Injection molding (with specialized LCF dosing systems), compression molding
Processing Notes: Use low shear machinery to preserve fiber length; hardened tooling recommended for abrasive filler content
Environmental Adaptability
PA6-LCF30 offers excellent moisture resistance and dimensional control, even in high humidity or temperature cycling conditions.
Water Absorption: Much lower than standard PA6
Dimensional Stability: Excellent maintains precision under thermal and environmental variation
Applications
PA6-LCF30 is built for robust engineering applications that demand a combination of high strength, thermal endurance, and environmental stability. Target sectors include:
Automotive:
Structural under hood brackets and mountings
Lightweight reinforcements with high fatigue tolerance
Chassis and drivetrain carriers
Industrial:
Load bearing machine frames
Robotic arms and linkages
High stress housings and guides
Summary Table for PA6-LCF30
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 30% (Long Carbon Fiber) |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 145 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 220 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 13 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temp. | Approx. 145°C |
| Long Term Service Temp. | Up to 130°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent, except strong acids/oxidizers |
| Water Absorption | Lower than standard PA6 |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, compression molding |
| Wear Resistance | Very high – ideal for continuous loading |
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Strength Comparsion PA6 and PA6-CF
PA6-CF, reinforced with carbon fiber, exhibits significantly higher strength and stiffness compared to unfilled PA6. While standard PA6 offers good toughness and moderate mechanical properties, the addition of carbon fiber enhances tensile and flexural strength, improving load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability. PA6-CF also has lower creep and reduced thermal expansion, making it more suitable for high performance applications where strength and rigidity are critical. However, PA6 retains better elongation and impact resistance, making it more flexible and less brittle under sudden loads.
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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.
