I. Introduction to TPU LCF50 composite material

1. Composition:

– The TPU LCF50 composite material is mainly composed of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and long carbon fiber (LCF) with a content of 50%. TPU endows the material with elasticity, wear resistance, and chemical resistance, while long carbon fiber brings high strength and stiffness.

2. Synthesis method:

– The infiltration synthesis method is adopted. Firstly, the long carbon fiber is pretreated to make its surface have good wettability. Then, the treated long carbon fiber is placed in liquid TPU. Under certain temperature and pressure conditions, TPU fully infiltrates the long carbon fiber to form a uniform composite material system. Finally, after subsequent treatments such as curing, the TPU LCF50 composite material is obtained.

3. Performance characteristics:

– High strength: The strengthening effect of long carbon fiber makes the material have excellent strength and can withstand large external forces.
– High stiffness: It is not easy to deform and provides stable structural support for products.
– Excellent wear resistance: It can maintain good performance in long-term use and friction.
– Good chemical resistance: It has good tolerance to various chemical substances.
– Lightweight: Compared with traditional materials, it is lighter in weight and easy to carry and operate.
– Good processing performance: It can be molded by various processing methods to meet different design requirements.
– Recyclability: In line with environmental protection concepts and reducing resource waste.

4. Application fields:

– Suitable for various sports equipment, such as the inner liner materials of basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, etc., to enhance the elasticity and durability of the balls; it can also be used for bicycle frames, skateboards, etc., to improve the performance and quality of products.

II. Application case

In a fierce basketball game, the players are fighting hard, and the basketball is passed rapidly on the court. The inner liner of this game ball uses the TPU LCF50 composite material produced by Carbon (Xiamen) New Material.

This basketball inner liner fully utilizes the high strength and high elasticity characteristics of the TPU LCF50 composite material. In the intense game, the basketball is frequently impacted and squeezed, but the inner liner can still maintain a stable shape and good elasticity, ensuring the stable performance of the basketball. At the same time, the excellent wear resistance makes the basketball not easy to wear during long-term use and prolongs the service life of the basketball.

Due to the lightweight characteristics of the material, this basketball has a moderate weight and is convenient for players to better control and dribble. Compared with traditional inner liner materials, the elasticity of this basketball is increased by about 20%, making shooting and passing more accurate and powerful.

Carbon (Xiamen) New Material strictly controls the process parameters of infiltration synthesis when producing this basketball inner liner to ensure the quality and performance of the material. The design of the basketball also fully considers the user experience of players. The outer skin uses high-quality anti-slip materials to further improve the controllability of the basketball.

The emergence of this TPU LCF50 composite material basketball brings a new experience to basketball lovers and injects new vitality into the development of the sports equipment industry.

The properties of different carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite raw materials will vary due to factors such as different matrix resins, carbon fiber content and types, and production processes. The advantages of specific composites still need to be accurately evaluated through comparison tests with specific other carbon fiber reinforced plastics according to actual application needs. In addition, thermoplastic composites produced by different manufacturers may have different emphases and variations in performance. If more accurate and detailed information is needed, it is recommended to refer to the product manuals and technical data sheets of relevant manufacturers or contact us directly.

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