Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets PLA-CF-BCA for 3D Printed Filaments
1: Tensile strength of 82 MPa.
2: Flexural strength reaches 105 MPa.
3: Heat deflection temperature 88°C.
4: Flexural modulus of 7.8 GPa.
5: Melt flow rate 22g/10min.
- Manufacturer: Carbon New Material
- OEM/ODM: Acceptable
- Color: Black
- Free samples: ≤10kg
- MOQ: 100kg
- Port: Xiamen
- Model: PLA-CF-BCA2
- Fillers: SCF
I. Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets
PLA CF composite is a high-performance material formulated with bio-based polylactic acid and specialty carbon fibers. Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets utilize unique PLA-CF-BCA interfacial compatibility technology to significantly enhance mechanical properties and thermal stability while maintaining biodegradability. Specifically designed for 3D Printed Filaments, these raw pellets offer excellent melt flow and dimensional stability, providing a reliable material solution for manufacturing high-performance 3D printing filaments.
II. Key Properties of PLA CF Material
1. Excellent Mechanical Properties Components made from Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets achieve tensile strength of 82MPa and flexural strength of 105MPa, approximately 120% higher than standard PLA, providing exceptional structural strength for 3D Printed Filaments. 2. Enhanced Stiffness Performance Flexural modulus reaches 7.8GPa with elastic modulus of 6.5GPa, enabling PLA CF products to exhibit minimal deformation under load and significantly improved dimensional stability. 3. Improved Thermal Stability Heat deflection temperature (0.45MPa) increases to 88°C, with Vicat softening point at 98°C, approximately 35°C higher than base PLA, expanding the application range of 3D Printed Filaments. 4. Precise Dimensional Control Molding shrinkage rate controlled between 0.25%-0.55% with thermal expansion coefficient of 2.8×10⁻⁵/°C, ensuring accurate and reliable dimensions for products made from Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets. 5. Optimized Printing Performance Melt flow rate remains stable at 22g/10min (210°C/2.16kg), ensuring excellent extrusion stability for PLA CF material in 3D Printed Filaments production.
III. Material Primary Applications
The PLA CF composite material is widely used in industrial prototyping, robotic structural components, automotive interior parts, electronic device housings, and customized medical equipment. Its outstanding mechanical properties and environmental characteristics make it particularly suitable for manufacturing precision components that require structural strength and strict environmental friendliness requirements.
IV. Application of PLA CF in Robotic Joint Components
An industrial robot manufacturer utilized 3D Printed Filaments produced from Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets to manufacture wrist joint components for six-axis robots. These components need to withstand dynamic loads from 120 reciprocating motions per minute, with the PLA CF material’s 82MPa tensile strength and 7.8GPa flexural modulus ensuring structural integrity during long-term operation. In continuous testing, the components maintained excellent performance after 5 million cycles with wear less than 0.1mm, achieving 25% weight reduction compared to traditional nylon materials and significantly improving the robot’s motion accuracy and energy efficiency. The successful validation of PLA CF material in this demanding application highlights its unique advantages in dynamic load component applications.
For access to the technical data sheet, detailed specifications, current quotations, or complete product catalog, please contact us. Please note that properties of different carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites may vary depending on matrix resin type, carbon fiber content and specifications, and manufacturing process conditions. The practical advantages of specific PLA CF formulations are recommended to be verified through comparative testing with other relevant reinforcement materials based on your specific operating requirements. Additionally, Carbon PLA CF Raw Pellets from different manufacturers may have varying performance emphases.
CFRTP VERSUS CFRP
1. CFRTP demonstrates significantly faster processing time (5 minutes) compared to CFRP (45 minutes), representing a 90% reduction in manufacturing duration. 2. In terms of recyclability, CFRTP outperforms CFRP by a large margin, scoring 9 on a 1-10 scale versus CFRP's score of 2. 3. CFRTP exhibits superior impact resistance (90 kJ/m²) compared to CFRP (65 kJ/m²), showing approximately 38% better performance in this category. 4. While CFRP has higher temperature resistance (220°C) than CFRTP (180°C), both materials maintain adequate thermal performance for most applications. 5. CFRTP offers greater design flexibility (rating of 90) compared to CFRP (rating of 60), providing more versatility in manufacturing and application scenarios.
CFRTP VS. METALS
1. CFRTP exhibits the lowest density (1.50 g/cm³) among all compared materials, significantly outperforming traditional metals like steel (7.85 g/cm³) and copper (8.96 g/cm³), and even surpassing aluminum (2.70 g/cm³) and aluminum alloy (2.80 g/cm³). 2. In terms of strength-to-weight ratio, CFRTP demonstrates superior performance at 120 kN·m/kg, more than doubling the ratio of aluminum alloy (68 kN·m/kg) and far exceeding steel (26 kN·m/kg) and copper (14 kN·m/kg). 3. While steel shows the highest stiffness (200 GPa), CFRTP (150 GPa) outperforms aluminum (70 GPa), aluminum alloy (72 GPa), and copper (110 GPa), offering a favorable balance of rigidity and lightweight properties. 4. CFRTP achieves the highest corrosion resistance rating (9 on a 1-10 scale), surpassing all other materials including aluminum alloy (8), aluminum (7), copper (6), and steel (3), making it ideal for corrosive environments.
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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.
