PEI-CF60 is a high performance thermoplastic reinforced with 60% carbon fiber, offering exceptional stiffness, strength, and wear resistance. With excellent thermal and chemical resistance, it excels in extreme, high-stress environments. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial applications, PEI-CF60 provides superior durability while remaining easy to process through injection molding and extrusion.
Mechanical Properties PEI-CF60
- Model number: PEI-CF-BCA6
- Matrix Resin: Polyethyleneimine (PEI）
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PEI-CF60 is engineered for the highest level of mechanical performance, offering exceptional stiffness, strength, and resistance to deformation, even surpassing the 60% carbon fiber version. It is ideal for applications subjected to extreme mechanical loads.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 230 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 400 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 7.5 kJ/m²
The 60% carbon fiber reinforcement significantly enhances the material’s ability to resist deformation, making PEI CF60 perfect for the most extreme and high stress environments.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PEI-CF60 retains the superior thermal and chemical resistance properties of pure PEI, with minimal impact from the high carbon fiber content. This material performs exceptionally well in environments exposed to extreme temperatures and aggressive chemicals.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 320°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 320°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and a wide range of chemicals.
PEI-CF60 excels in high temperature and chemically demanding environments, offering exceptional durability and stability.
Wear Resistance and Processing
With 60% carbon fiber content, PEI CF60 offers unparalleled wear resistance, making it perfect for applications exposed to extreme friction and abrasive conditions. Despite the higher carbon fiber content, it remains highly processable using standard thermoplastic processing methods.
Wear Resistance: Exceptional under extreme friction and stress.
Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding and extrusion at temperatures similar to pure PEI.
This combination of outstanding durability and ease of processing makes PEI-CF60 ideal for the most demanding industrial applications.
Environmental Adaptability
PEI-CF60 demonstrates minimal moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability, even in fluctuating environmental conditions.
Water Absorption: Extremely low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, even under temperature and humidity fluctuations.
This ensures consistent and reliable performance in the most challenging environments.
Applications
PEI-CF60 is designed for extreme duty, high performance applications requiring the utmost in mechanical strength, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. Typical applications include:
Automotive: High performance components exposed to extreme mechanical loads, vibrations, and high temperatures.
Industrial Manufacturing: Critical components such as bearings, bushings, and electrical parts under severe wear and stress.
Aerospace: Ultra strong, lightweight components for aircraft requiring excellent dimensional stability and high-temperature performance.
Electronics: Housings, connectors, and enclosures exposed to significant mechanical stress and thermal cycling.
Medical Devices: Biocompatible components requiring superior chemical resistance, high stability under sterilization, and exceptional mechanical performance.
Summary Table for PEI-CF60
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 60% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 230 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 400 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 7.5 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | Approx. 320°C |
| Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 320°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Extremely low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion |
| Wear Resistance | Exceptional under extreme friction and stress |
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Strength between PEI and PEI-CF
PEI offers strong mechanical properties, excellent thermal stability, and chemical resistance for moderate duty applications. PEI-CF, with added carbon fiber, significantly enhances stiffness, wear resistance, and mechanical strength, making it ideal for high performance environments that require superior strength and durability under stress.
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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.
