ABS-CF20, with 20% carbon fiber reinforcement, offers exceptional strength, wear resistance, and impact protection. It performs well under high temperatures and chemical exposure, making it ideal for heavy-duty automotive, industrial, and electronics applications. It also boasts excellent dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and is easy to process via injection molding and extrusion.
Tailored ABS-CF20 Carbon Fiber Components
- Model number: ABS-CF-BCA2
- Matrix Resin: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS）
- Reinforcing Filler: Carbon fiber
- Appearance: Granules
- Grade: Injection/extrusion grade
- Packaging: 25kgs/bag
Mechanical Properties
ABS-CF20 is designed for exceptional mechanical performance, with a 20% carbon fiber reinforcement. This provides a significant increase in stiffness, strength, and wear resistance over lower carbon fiber composites, making it suitable for high load and demanding applications.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 100 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 160 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 4.0 kJ/m²
With 20% carbon fiber content, ABS-CF20 offers superior mechanical properties, ideal for heavy duty applications requiring maximum strength, wear resistance, and impact protection.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
ABS-CF20 maintains the thermal and chemical stability of pure ABS while further improving heat and chemical resistance thanks to the carbon fiber reinforcement. It performs excellently under high temperatures and aggressive chemical exposure.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 120°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 120°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and many chemicals
ABS-CF20 is particularly well-suited for harsh thermal and chemical environments, making it ideal for industrial and automotive applications that involve extreme conditions.
Wear Resistance and Processing
ABS-CF20 provides exceptional wear resistance, especially in high-friction environments, outpacing both unreinforced ABS and lower carbon fiber composites. However, it may be more abrasive to tooling due to the high carbon fiber content.
Wear Resistance: Outstanding under high friction conditions, superior to unreinforced ABS
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion (may require special tooling to address wear)
Its excellent durability and resistance to wear make ABS-CF20 ideal for industrial components exposed to heavy mechanical stress and friction.
Environmental Adaptability
ABS-CF20 offers low moisture absorption and superior dimensional stability, performing reliably in environments with temperature and humidity variations. It shows improved stability compared to lower carbon fiber composites.
Water Absorption: Very low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, with minimal expansion or contraction under varying environmental conditions
ABS-CF20’s resilience to environmental fluctuations ensures long-lasting performance in a variety of applications.
Applications
ABS-CF20 is designed for demanding applications that require top-tier mechanical properties, wear resistance, and thermal stability. Common applications include:
Automotive: High-performance structural and load-bearing components, including engine parts, housings, and frames.
Industrial Manufacturing: Heavy-duty components such as electrical enclosures, brackets, and mechanical parts exposed to high wear and stress.
Electronics: Rugged protective covers and housings for devices needing high-impact resistance and durability.
Consumer Goods: Premium parts requiring exceptional strength, wear resistance, and heat tolerance.
Summary Table for ABS-CF20
| Characteristic | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content | 20% |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 100 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 160 MPa |
| Impact Strength | ≥ 4.0 kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | Approx. 120°C |
| Long-Term Service Temperature | Up to 120°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
| Water Absorption | Very low |
| Processing Methods | Injection molding, extrusion |
| Wear Resistance | Outstanding under high friction conditions |
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Strength between ABSand ABS-CF
ABS-CF (Carbon Fiber Reinforced ABS) offers a significant strength improvement over standard ABS. The addition of carbon fibers enhances ABS's tensile strength, impact resistance, and rigidity, making it more suitable for high-load and demanding environments. ABS-CF also exhibits better flexural strength and heat resistance compared to standard ABS, making it ideal for applications requiring higher strength 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.
