PPSU-CF20 is a high performance composite material reinforced with 20% carbon fiber, offering excellent mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability. It is ideal for demanding applications in automotive, industrial manufacturing, and electronics, where high durability, chemical resistance, and stability under extreme conditions are required. The material is easily processable using standard thermoplastic techniques like injection molding and extrusion.
PPSU-CF20 composite material
- Model number: PPSU-CF-BCA2
- Matrix Resin: Polyphenylene sulfone resins (PPSU)
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
PPSU-CF20 is a high performance composite material reinforced with 20% carbon fiber, offering substantial improvements in stiffness, strength, and wear resistance compared to unreinforced PPSU. With a higher carbon fiber content, PPSU-CF20 provides exceptional mechanical performance, making it ideal for applications requiring strong reinforcement. This material delivers superior durability while maintaining ease of processing.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 150 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 220 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 8.0 kJ/m²
With its 20% carbon fiber content, PPSU-CF20 offers high mechanical strength, wear resistance, and superior durability, making it perfect for demanding applications in harsh environments.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PPSU-CF20 excels in thermal stability and chemical resistance, similar to pure PPSU, with the added 20% carbon fiber providing even greater performance in high temperature and chemically aggressive environments. The material remains stable and reliable under exposure to oils, fuels, solvents, and high temperatures.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 260°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 260°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and a wide range of chemicals
PPSU-CF20 excels in extreme conditions, ensuring long term stability and reliability in applications requiring high heat and chemical resistance.
Wear Resistance and Processing
With 20% carbon fiber content, PPSU-CF20 provides significantly enhanced wear resistance compared to pure PPSU, making it ideal for applications subjected to high mechanical stress and friction. Despite the higher carbon fiber content, the material is still processable using standard thermoplastic techniques, including injection molding and extrusion.
Wear Resistance: Excellent in high wear and friction conditions, offering superior durability compared to pure PPSU.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended)
PPSU-CF20 offers an outstanding balance of wear resistance and processability, making it a go to material for applications that demand both strength and ease of manufacturing.
Environmental Adaptability
PPSU-CF20 demonstrates excellent environmental adaptability, with very low moisture absorption and exceptional dimensional stability. The material retains its mechanical properties even in fluctuating environmental conditions, ensuring reliable performance in a wide range of applications.
Water Absorption: Low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under environmental changes
With its superior stability in variable environmental conditions, PPSU-CF20 is ideal for applications where consistent performance is critical.
Applications
PPSU-CF20 is perfect for applications that require high mechanical strength, exceptional wear resistance, and stability under extreme temperatures and chemical exposure. It is commonly used in industries such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, and electronics:
Automotive: High stress structural components, supports, brackets, and housings.
Industrial Manufacturing: Parts exposed to severe mechanical stress, requiring enhanced durability and dimensional stability.
Electronics: Protective housings, covers, and components requiring excellent thermal and chemical resistance.
Summary Table for PPSU-CF20
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 20% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 150 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 220 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 8.0 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temp. | Approx. 260°C |
| Long Term Service Temp. | Up to 260°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion (reinforced tooling recommended) |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent 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.
