LCF40 PA12 Engineering Plastic

What is LCF40 PA12 Material?

LCF40 PA12 material is a high-performance engineering plastic with PA12 (nylon 12) as the base material and reinforced by approximately 40% long carbon fibers. It is specifically designed for structural-level lightweight applications.
This material maintains a low density and good processing properties while significantly enhancing rigidity, strength, and long-term dimensional stability, making it suitable for engineering environments with high reliability requirements.

Modern lightweight design requires materials that outperform conventional short fiber reinforced plastics while remaining easier to process than metals.
Long carbon fiber reinforced PA12 provides an optimal balance between mechanical strength, weight reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.

LCF40 PA12 plastic pellets enable engineers to reduce part weight, integrate functions, and maintain structural integrity under continuous load and vibration.

What are the advantages of LCF40 PA12?

High-Strength Thermoplastic with Lightweight Structure

The long fiber architecture delivers high stiffness and strength at reduced density, supporting lightweight structural plastic design.

Excellent Dimensional Stability
Low moisture absorption of PA12 minimizes warpage and dimensional changes during long-term use.

Fatigue Resistance
LCF30 PA12 compound resin maintains mechanical performance under repeated load, vibration, and cyclic stress.

Chemical & Environmental Resistance
Resistant to fuels, oils, greases, and industrial chemicals commonly encountered in automotive and industrial environments.

LFT-PA12-BC04 TDS

Specific Gravity

1.0-1.5 g/cm³

Tensile Strength

240-260 MPa

Tensile Modulus

21500-22500 MPa

Flexural Strength

340-360 MPa

Flexural Modulus

16000-17000 MPa

Due to the outstanding performance advantages of LCF40 PA12 (40% long carbon fiber reinforced polyamide 12) material, it can play a significant role in various industries and make a great contribution to the further development of these industries. So, where can LCF40 PA12 composite be applied?

Engineering plastics for automotive structures

Structural support and load-bearing components
Seat frame structural components
Lightweighting load-bearing module

Industrial engineering plastics

Mechanical housing and structural frame
Robot structural components
High-strength connection component

Energy and high-end equipment field

Structural components subjected to long-term mechanical stress
Functional components with high requirements for dimensional accuracy and stability
Metal substitution applications in harsh environments

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Comparison dimension

Material Type

Density/Weight

Structure Bearing Capacity

Anti-fatigue Performance

Creep Resistance

Absorption/Dimensional Stability

Chemical Resistance

Processing Method

LFT-PA12-BC04

Long carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material

Low density, significant lightweighting

High (continuous long fiber bearing capacity)

Excellent, suitable for dynamic loads

Excellent, long-term stable

Low water absorption rate, excellent dimensional stability

Excellent (for fuel, lubricants, and industrial media)

Injection molding

Metal Materials

Metal structural materials

High density, heavy weight

High

Medium (affected by metal fatigue)

Good

Not absorbent

Weakened by corrosion

Machine processing / Casting

CF40 PA12 Plastic

Short fiber reinforced thermoplastic

Medium

Mediocre

Moderately high

Medium

Injection molding

When to Choose LCF40 PA12?

When your application has the following requirements, it is recommended to choose LCF40 PA12 material:

The performance of lightweight structures with the potential to replace metals
Maintain dimensional stability in humid or temperature-changing environments.
Subjected to continuous mechanical loads and having long-term fatigue resistance requirements.
Must be resistant to automotive fluids or industrial media.
Complex structures need to be injection molded, and functional integration should be achieved.

FAQ

Q: Why select PA12 instead of PA6 or PA66?

A: PA12 has a lower water absorption rate and better dimensional stability. In humid environments or environments with significant changes, LCF40 PA12 is more capable of maintaining dimensional accuracy and long-term performance stability compared to PA6 or PA66 base materials.

Q: What processing methods are suitable for LCF40 PA12?

A: The LCF40 PA12 is mainly applicable to injection molding processes. It is compatible with conventional injection molding equipment and can achieve complex structural design, reinforcement integration, and thin-walled molding.

Q: Is LCF40 PA12 suitable for metal replacement?

A: Yes. The LCF40 PA12 material features a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance. It can replace some conventional structural components, achieving significant weight reduction and enhancing design flexibility.

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