CF15 PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets for 3D Filaments
1: Tensile strength of 78 MPa.
2: Flexural strength reaches 115 MPa.
3: Heat deflection temperature 82°C.
4: Flexural modulus of 6.8 GPa.
5: Interlayer adhesion 28 MPa.
- Manufacturer: Carbon New Material
- OEM/ODM: Acceptable
- Color: Black
- Free samples: ≤10kg
- MOQ: 100kg
- Port: Xiamen
- Model: PETG-CF-BCA15
- Fillers: SCF
I. CF15 PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets
CF15 PETG is a high-performance engineering composite material formulated with PETG matrix and 15% carbon fiber reinforcement. These PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets utilize optimized interfacial bonding technology to significantly enhance mechanical strength and dimensional stability while retaining PETG’s excellent toughness and transparency. Specifically designed for 3D Filaments production, this material offers outstanding interlayer adhesion and printing accuracy, providing an ideal raw material choice for manufacturing high-performance 3D printed products.
II. Key Properties of CF15 PETG Material
1. Balanced Mechanical Properties Products made from PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets achieve tensile strength of 78MPa, flexural strength of 115MPa, and impact strength retention rate of 85%, providing excellent comprehensive mechanical performance for 3D Filaments. 2. Enhanced Stiffness Performance Flexural modulus increases to 6.8GPa with elastic modulus of 5.9GPa, enabling CF15 PETG products to maintain good toughness while achieving approximately 160% higher stiffness than pure PETG. 3. Excellent Thermal Stability Heat deflection temperature (0.45MPa) reaches 82°C, with Vicat softening point at 92°C, approximately 25°C higher than base PETG, ensuring usage stability of 3D Filaments in higher ambient temperatures. 4. Precise Dimensional Control Molding shrinkage rate controlled between 0.2%-0.4% with linear thermal expansion coefficient of 3.5×10⁻⁵/°C ensures accurate dimensional stability for products made from PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets. 5. Outstanding Interlayer Adhesion CF15 PETG material optimized for 3D printing yields printed parts with interlayer bond strength of 28MPa, approximately 40% higher than standard PETG, effectively preventing part delamination.
III. Material Primary Applications
The CF15 PETG composite material is widely used in functional prototypes, automotive exterior components, electronic device housings, sports equipment, and industrial jigs. Its balanced mechanical properties and good processing characteristics make it particularly suitable for manufacturing engineering components requiring both toughness and stiffness.
IV. Application of CF15 PETG in Automotive Exterior Mirror Housings
An automotive components supplier utilized PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets through fused deposition modeling to manufacture exterior mirror housings for premium vehicles. 3D Filaments based on this material successfully met component requirements in temperature cycling environments from -30°C to 80°C, with its 78MPa tensile strength and 6.8GPa flexural modulus ensuring structural stability during high-speed driving. Compared to traditional ABS material, weather resistance improved significantly, with color change ΔE < 2 after 1000 hours of UV aging testing, while enabling more complex aerodynamic designs. The excellent performance of CF15 PETG in this application demonstrates its competitive advantage in automotive exterior components.
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 distribution, and manufacturing process conditions. The actual advantages of specific CF15 PETG formulations are recommended to be accurately evaluated through comparative testing with other relevant reinforcement materials based on your specific application requirements. Additionally, PETG – 15% Carbon Fiber Pellets from different suppliers 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.
