PEEK-LCF40 is a high performance thermoplastic reinforced with 40% long carbon fiber, offering exceptional strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability. It is ideal for demanding applications in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, providing outstanding durability and reliability under extreme conditions.
PEEK-LCF40 Unmatched Strength Durability
- Model number: PEEK-LCF-BCA4
- Matrix Resin: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
PEEK-LCF40 Material Overview
PEEK-LCF40 is a high-performance thermoplastic reinforced with 40% long carbon fiber, engineered for the most demanding applications that require extraordinary mechanical strength, exceptional dimensional stability, and outstanding chemical resistance. The increased carbon fiber content provides superior stiffness, wear resistance, and mechanical strength, while retaining the exceptional thermal and chemical properties of pure PEEK.
Mechanical Properties
PEEK-LCF40 offers significantly enhanced mechanical performance compared to PEEK-LCF30, making it suitable for applications that require even greater strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability under extreme conditions.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 300 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 550 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 3.0 kJ/m²
With 40% long carbon fiber reinforcement, PEEK LCF40 delivers remarkable stiffness, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability, making it ideal for high stress applications and environments requiring extreme durability.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PEEK-LCF40 retains the excellent thermal and chemical resistance properties of pure PEEK. The high carbon fiber content minimally affects these properties, ensuring the material’s reliability in extreme temperatures and aggressive chemical environments.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 360°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 270°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent against oils, fuels, solvents, and aggressive chemicals
PEEK-LCF40 is especially well suited for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications where both high thermal stability and resistance to harsh chemicals are crucial.
Wear Resistance and Processing
The 40% carbon fiber reinforcement significantly improves wear resistance, making PEEK LCF40 ideal for applications exposed to high friction, abrasive environments, and stress. Despite its high reinforcement, it maintains reasonable processability.
Wear Resistance: Excellent under high friction and stress
Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding and extrusion at temperatures slightly higher than those for PEEK-LCF30
PEEK-LCF40 is a highly durable material for demanding high performance applications requiring advanced wear resistance and long term reliability.
Environmental Adaptability
PEEK-LCF40 exhibits low moisture absorption and superior dimensional stability, ensuring reliable performance even in fluctuating temperature and humidity conditions.
Water Absorption: Low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, even under varying temperature and humidity environments
Applications
PEEK-LCF40 is ideal for a wide range of demanding applications requiring exceptional mechanical strength, high thermal stability, and superior wear resistance, including:
Automotive: Structural components exposed to extreme mechanical loads, high temperatures, and aggressive chemical environments.
Industrial Manufacturing: High performance components such as gears, bearings, bushings, and seals subject to intense wear and stress.
Aerospace: Lightweight, high strength components for aircraft and spacecraft requiring high temperature resistance and dimensional stability.
Electronics: Durable housings, connectors, and enclosures exposed to high mechanical stresses.
Medical Devices: Biocompatible components requiring exceptional durability and resistance to sterilization processes.
Summary Table for PEEK-LCF40
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 40% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 300 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 550 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 3.0 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | Approx. 360°C |
| Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 270°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent under high friction and stress |
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Strength between PEEK and PEEK-LCF
PEEK-LCF, reinforced with carbon fiber, offers higher tensile and flexural strength, stiffness, and wear resistance than pure PEEK. For example, PEEK-LCF10 (10% carbon fiber) has tensile strength around 200 MPa, making it ideal for high-performance, demanding applications.
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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.
