Overview of TPU LCF5

1. Composition:
TPU LCF5 is a high-performance thermoplastic composite material based on Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), enhanced with 5% long carbon fibers. The inclusion of carbon fibers significantly improves the material’s mechanical properties, enhancing its overall stability and durability.

2. Impregnation and Composite Method:
TPU LCF5 utilizes advanced composite processing techniques, including precise carbon fiber impregnation and resin treatment. This ensures that carbon fibers are thoroughly distributed and embedded in the TPU matrix, creating a robust and stable composite structure that enhances both performance and consistency.

3. Performance Characteristics:
– Increased Strength: The addition of long carbon fibers significantly enhances the tensile strength of LCF5-TPU , allowing it to withstand up to 1500 MPa of tensile stress, making it suitable for high-strength applications.
– Improved Stiffness: TPU-LCF5 exhibits excellent stiffness, effectively resisting deformation under external pressure, which is crucial for precision engineering and structural components.
– Excellent Toughness: Despite its high stiffness, the TPU base provides excellent toughness, maintaining good elasticity under high-load conditions and reducing the risk of fatigue failure.
– Lightweight: TPU LCF5 offers significant weight reduction, making it suitable for applications where weight reduction is crucial. Compared to traditional materials, the weight of the shoe sole is reduced by about 20%, enhancing overall performance.
– Wear Resistance: The material shows strong wear resistance, maintaining good surface condition even in high-friction environments, making it ideal for high-frequency use.
– Environmental Adaptability: TPU+LCF5 performs well in extreme temperature and humidity conditions, ensuring stable operation in diverse environments, from freezing temperatures to hot deserts.
– Excellent Chemical Resistance: The material exhibits outstanding resistance to various chemicals, including oils, acids, and alkalis, making it suitable for industrial environments.
– Good Electrical Insulation: LCF5-TPU provides excellent electrical insulation, effectively preventing electrical interference and improving the safety of electrical components.

4. Application Areas:
TPU LCF5 composite material is widely used in automotive parts, sports equipment, electronic device casings, and high-performance mechanical components. Its superior properties make it an ideal choice for critical components in these fields.

Application Case

Case: High-Performance Sports Shoe Sole

In the sports equipment sector, a leading sports shoe brand aimed to enhance the comfort and durability of its products by incorporating TPU LCF5 composite material, produced by Carbon (Xiamen) New Material, into the design of its latest running shoe sole.

Application Advantages:

– Increased Strength and Toughness: TPU LCF5’s high strength and excellent toughness ensure that the shoe sole remains stable and comfortable during intense physical activity. Testing showed that the sole maintains its elasticity and shape even after 1000 high-intensity compression cycles, with no significant wear or deformation.
– Lightweight Design: The lightweight nature of TPU-LCF5 significantly reduces the sole’s weight by 20% compared to traditional materials. This reduction enhances the agility and energy efficiency of runners, contributing to better performance in long-distance running.
– Wear Resistance: The shoe sole material demonstrates excellent wear resistance. After extensive use, the sole retains its grip and stability, providing durability and longevity even under high-stress conditions.
– Environmental Adaptability: TPU LCF5’s ability to adapt to various environmental conditions ensures that the sole performs reliably in all weather scenarios. Whether in wet or dry conditions, the shoe sole maintains superior traction and comfort, meeting diverse athletic needs.

Summary:

The application of TPU LCF5% composite material in high-performance sports shoe soles highlights its significant advantages in enhancing comfort, durability, and athletic performance. With its excellent strength, lightweight properties, and wear resistance, TPU LCF5 offers an ideal material solution for the sports shoe industry, showcasing the broad application potential and practical value of Carbon (Xiamen) New Material’s advanced composites in high-end sports equipment.

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