PA12-CF20 | 20% Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 12

PA12-CF20 is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic that synergizes the low moisture absorption, chemical resistance, and flexibility of Polyamide 12 (PA12) with a robust 20% carbon fiber reinforcement. This composite material delivers a powerful combination of high strength, stiffness, impact toughness, and outstanding dimensional stability, making it an optimal choice for high demand applications across the automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, electronics, and consumer goods sectors.

The elevated carbon fiber content creates a dense internal reinforcement structure, significantly boosting mechanical load capacity, dimensional precision, thermal endurance, and fatigue resistance — all while maintaining a lightweight profile and good processability. PA12-CF20 serves as a strong, lightweight alternative to metals and traditional thermoplastics in structural and semi structural components.

Key Material Benefits

Mechanical Reinforcement

Carbon Fiber Content: 20%
High-density carbon fiber network dramatically increases mechanical properties without excessive processing challenges.

Tensile Strength: ≥ 105 MPa
Withstands heavy tensile forces, ensuring durability and reliability under both static loads and repeated mechanical stresses.

Flexural Strength: ≥ 140 MPa
Superior resistance to bending deformation, supporting applications requiring rigid support under mechanical load.

Impact Strength: ≥ 10 kJ/m²
Maintains excellent shock resistance even with increased stiffness, critical for structural components exposed to impact and vibration.

Thermal Stability

Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): ~170°C
Outstanding thermal endurance, enabling usage near engines, heaters, and other high temperature zones.

Continuous Service Temperature: Up to 100°C
Reliable long-term performance even in elevated temperature environments across automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications.

Environmental and Chemical Resistance

Low Moisture Absorption:
Reinforced PA12 inherently resists water uptake, and with carbon fiber, PA12-CF20 offers exceptional dimensional stability even under fluctuating humidity and temperature conditions.

Chemical Compatibility:
Excellent resistance to:

Automotive fluids (oils, greases, fuels)

Industrial solvents

Mild acids and bases
Suitable for harsh chemical environments, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Processing and Production

Processing Methods:
Fully compatible with injection molding and extrusion, enabling efficient production of complex geometries with high precision.

Flow Behavior:
Despite higher fiber content, PA12-CF20 maintains good melt flow, facilitating thin wall and intricate part designs.

Tooling Considerations:
Use abrasion resistant tooling; optimize melt temperatures and injection speeds to maintain fiber length and maximize mechanical performance.

Key Applications Across Industries

Automotive:

High load engine brackets and housings

Lightweight structural supports

Heat and chemical resistant under hood components
→ Reduces vehicle weight while delivering superior strength and thermal performance.

Aerospace:

Lightweight, fatigue resistant structures

Structural frames for avionics and equipment enclosures
→ Critical weight savings and thermal stability for aerospace innovations.

Industrial Machinery:

Wear resistant gears, bearings, bushings

High load conveyor rollers and guide rails
→ Superior wear resistance and dimensional precision under heavy mechanical cycles.

Consumer & Sports Equipment:

Lightweight, impact resistant sports frames

Durable housings for rugged consumer electronics and tools
→ Perfect balance between toughness, lightweight, and design flexibility.

Electronics & Electrical:

Structural housings for automotive and industrial electronics

Frames for ruggedized, high temperature devices
→ Withstands mechanical stresses and thermal cycling in demanding environments.

Performance Summary Table

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