What are the LFT compounds
What are the LFT compounds?
LFT (Long-Fiber Thermoplastics) compounds are a type of composite material that are known for their high strength and durability. They consist of long, continuous fibers that are embedded in a thermoplastic matrix. This combination of materials helps to improve the mechanical and physical properties of the final product.
LFT compounds are produced using a combination of injection molding and compounding processes. During the compounding process, the continuous fibers are mixed with the thermoplastic matrix to create a homogenous mixture. This mixture is then fed into the injection molding machine, where it is melted and injected into a mold to produce the desired shape.There are several types of fibers that can be used in LFT compounds, including glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fibers. The choice of fiber depends on the desired properties of the final product, as well as the cost and availability of the raw materials.
Benefit of LFT Long Fiber composites
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One of the key advantages of LFT compounds is their high strength-to-weight ratio, which makes them ideal for applications where weight is a concern. They are also highly resistant to impact, fatigue, and environmental degradation, which makes them suitable for use in harsh environments.
Products Application
LFT compounds are commonly used in a wide range of applications such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and consumer goods. They are also used in sporting equipment, medical devices, and various industrial applications.
Outstanding Case Sharing
In 2021, a customer making home appliance parts approached us and said, "The PP-GF material we are using now has insufficient performance, and we need a high-performance material to improve the strength and toughness product performance of washing machine parts."
After evaluating the proposal from our technical department, we suggested the customer to use "LFT-G® PP-NG05-LGF50% mix PP raw resin to make the composite material. After our reasonable technical guidance, the mechanical properties of the washing machine parts made of our LFT-G® PP-NG05-LGF50% material were improved by 30%-40%. The customer's feedback is very satisfied with the use of the results, for the customer in the target country market to obtain a great market advantage. We have exported more than 2,000MT material to our customers, and we are able to provide our customers with continuous and stable supply.
