PPSU-CF10 is a high performance composite material reinforced with 10% carbon fiber, offering enhanced mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability compared to unreinforced PPSU. It is ideal for applications requiring higher durability, chemical resistance, and stability in harsh environments, such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, and electronics. The material is easily processable via injection molding and extrusion.
High performance nylon material PPSU-CF10
- Model number: PPSU-CF-BCA1
- Matrix Resin: Polyphenylene sulfone resins (PPSU)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PPSU-CF10 is a high-performance composite material reinforced with 10% carbon fiber, offering significant improvements in stiffness, strength, and wear resistance compared to unreinforced PPSU. With increased carbon fiber content, PPSU-CF10 delivers enhanced mechanical performance, making it suitable for applications requiring higher reinforcement. This material provides superior durability while still maintaining ease of processing.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 120 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 180 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 6.0 kJ/m²
With its 10% carbon fiber content, PPSU-CF10 offers improved mechanical strength and wear resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications that require moderate to high mechanical performance.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PPSU-CF10 offers excellent thermal stability and chemical resistance, similar to pure PPSU, with the added 10% carbon fiber further enhancing its performance in high temperature and chemically aggressive environments. It remains stable and reliable even when exposed to oils, fuels, solvents, and high temperatures.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 240°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 240°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and a wide range of chemicals
PPSU-CF10 excels in harsh environments requiring excellent heat and chemical resistance, ensuring strong long term performance.
Wear Resistance and Processing
The 10% carbon fiber content of PPSU-CF10 significantly enhances its wear resistance compared to pure PPSU, making it suitable for applications with moderate to high mechanical stress and wear. Despite the higher carbon fiber content, the material remains processable using standard thermoplastic techniques such as injection molding and extrusion.
Wear Resistance: Very good in high wear and friction conditions, providing better durability than pure PPSU.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended)
PPSU-CF10 offers an excellent balance of wear resistance and processability, making it suitable for high wear applications requiring both strength and ease of manufacturing.
Environmental Adaptability
PPSU-CF10 maintains excellent environmental adaptability, with low moisture absorption and strong dimensional stability. It retains its mechanical properties even in fluctuating environmental conditions, ensuring reliable performance in a variety of applications.
Water Absorption: Low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under environmental changes
With its stability under varying conditions, PPSU-CF10 is ideal for applications where environmental stability and consistent performance are critical.
Applications
PPSU-CF10 is ideal for applications requiring high mechanical strength, enhanced wear resistance, and stability under high temperatures and chemical exposure. It is commonly used in industries such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, and electronics:
Automotive: Components exposed to moderate to high stresses, such as structural supports, brackets, and housings.
Industrial Manufacturing: Parts requiring durability and dimensional stability under harsh environments.
Electronics: Protective housings, covers, and components needing excellent thermal and chemical resistance.
Summary Table for PPSU-CF10
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 10% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 120 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 180 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 6.0 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temp. | Approx. 240°C |
| Long-Term Service Temp. | Up to 240°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended) |
| Wear Resistance | Very good in high wear conditions |
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Strength between PPSU and PPSU-CF
PPSU-CF offers significantly higher strength than unreinforced PPSU due to the addition of carbon fiber. This reinforcement boosts both tensile and flexural strength, making PPSU-CF ideal for applications requiring enhanced mechanical performance and durability.
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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.
