PPA-CF10 Material Overview

PPA-CF10 is a high-performance engineering plastic formulated for demanding industrial applications where superior mechanical strength, enhanced thermal stability, and high chemical resistance are required. With 10% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPA-CF10 provides greater stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability than lower reinforcement grades, while still maintaining excellent processability. This material is suitable for applications subject to high mechanical loads, elevated temperatures, and aggressive chemical environments.

Mechanical Properties

PPA CF10 provides a stronger performance than PPA-CF05, offering enhanced mechanical strength and better stiffness, while still being easy to process. It is ideal for high-load applications where both strength and dimensional stability are critical.

• Tensile Strength: ≥ 150 MPa (Enhanced by 10% carbon fiber reinforcement)
• Flexural Strength: ≥ 220 MPa
• Impact Strength: ≥ 20 kJ/m² (Improved over unreinforced grades)

With 10% carbon fiber content, PPA-CF10 offers a higher level of stiffness and strength, making it suitable for more demanding mechanical environments.

Thermal and Chemical Resistance

PPA-CF10 continues to offer excellent thermal stability and resistance to various chemicals, making it suitable for extreme conditions.

• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 260°C
• Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 220°C
• Chemical Resistance: Superior resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and industrial chemical

The increased carbon fiber content boosts its heat resistance and dimensional stability, enabling it to perform well in environments that demand high-temperature endurance and resistance to harsh chemicals.

Wear Resistance and Processing Characteristics

PPA-CF10 is well-suited for applications requiring high wear resistance, especially under continuous friction or repetitive motion. Its higher carbon fiber content improves wear properties while maintaining manageable processing temperatures.

• Wear Resistance: Excellent under high friction and repetitive motion
• Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding and extrusion. Slightly higher processing temperatures than unreinforced PPA but still within common thermoplastic ranges

PPA-CF10 offers outstanding durability and rigidity, ideal for demanding industrial applications where both wear resistance and processability are important.

Environmental Adaptability

PPA-CF10 exhibits enhanced environmental stability with low water absorption, high dimensional stability, and reliable performance in humid or chemically aggressive environments.

Applications

PPA-CF10 is designed for high-performance applications requiring strong mechanical properties, superior thermal stability, and excellent chemical resistance. Typical applications include:

• Automotive Industry: Components such as engine parts, housings, and brackets requiring high strength and thermal resistance.
• Industrial Manufacturing: Heavy-duty gears, bearings, and structural components exposed to significant loads and harsh chemicals.
• Electronics: Advanced enclosures and housings that require high strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability.
• Aerospace: Parts where weight reduction and high mechanical strength are essential.
• Consumer Goods: Durable components for tools and appliances exposed to high mechanical stress and chemicals.

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