LFT-G® PA6 LCF40 Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon Composite
More Than a Material - Your Lightweight, High-Performance Solution
As an excellent metal replacement, PA6 LCF40 features remarkable lightweight properties, effectively enhancing operational efficiency. It enables integrated molding of complex parts, simplifying processes and reducing costs.
PA6 LCF40 stands out with superior durability and load-bearing capacity, due to its 40% long carbon fiber 3D network structure. It performs stably under dynamic loads, suitable for various industrial and automotive applications.
Beyond lightweight and strength, PA6 LCF40 integrates electrostatic dissipation and EMI shielding functions. It adapts to harsh working environments with good resistance, serving as a versatile solution for electronics, semiconductors, and other industries.
Performance Comparison Matrix (Fixed Table Section)
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PA6 LCF40 vs. Alternative Materials
| Property | Test Standard | PA6-LCF40 | PA6-LGF40 | PA66-LCF40 |
| Material Composition | / | 40% Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced PA6 | 40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA6 | 40% Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced PA66 |
| Tensile Strength | ISO 527 | 261 MPa | 189 MPa | 267 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ISO 527 | 30,693 MPa | 12,893 MPa | 30,663 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D-790 | 372 | 281 MPa | 378 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D-790 | 20,863 MPa | 9,569 MPa | 20,105 MPa |
| Notched Izod Impact | ISO 180 | 28 kJ/m² | 35 kJ/m² |
29 kJ/m² |
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Summary :
Lightweight Champion: PA6 LCF40 has the lowest density (1.29 g/cm³), approximately 10% lighter than LGF40, making it ideal for weight-sensitive applications.
Superior Stiffness: With a tensile modulus exceeding 30,000 MPa, it significantly outperforms LGF40 and matches the stiffness of higher-cost PA66 LCF40.
Balanced Performance: Offers an optimal balance of strength, stiffness, and weight, providing outstanding cost efficiency.
Application Scenarios
New Energy Vehicles
Ideal for battery trays, motor housings, and structural brackets. It delivers significant weight savings for extended range, while its inherent conductivity provides built-in EMI shielding for sensitive electronics.
Industrial Robotics
Perfect for robot arm links, end-effectors, and guide systems. Its high dynamic stiffness ensures precision and speed, while excellent wear resistance enables reliable, maintenance-free operation in continuous cycles.
UAV structural parts
Optimized for airframe structures and arms. Its outstanding specific strength directly translates into longer flight times and increased payload capacity, while its high rigidity ensures stable flight performance and precise control.
Aerospace
Applied to aircraft interior components and satellite brackets. The material meets stringent requirements for lightweighting and dimensional stability in extreme environments.
Case Study: High-Speed Robotic End-Effector Arm
The Challenge
A manufacturer of packaging automation robots needed to break a speed barrier with their next-generation pick-and-place arm. The key limitation was the weight and dynamic performance of the existing aluminum arm: it limited cycle times, increased wear on servo motors, and its metal-on-metal joints created micro-vibrations that reduced placement precision. They needed a material that was significantly lighter, stiffer than aluminum, and capable of dissipating static charge from handling plastic packaging.
The Solution: PA6 LCF40 (LFT-PA6-BC04B)
PA6 LCF40 was selected for its unmatched stiffness-to-weight ratio and functional conductivity. The long carbon fiber reinforcement provided the high dynamic modulus required for rapid, precise movements without flex. The significant weight reduction directly decreased inertia. Furthermore, the material's inherent conductivity safely dissipated static electricity, preventing issues with material handling, and allowed for direct integration of sensor wiring.
Result:
The new PA6 LCF40 arm achieved a 22% increase in cycles per minute, reduced energy consumption by 18% due to lower moving mass, and improved placement accuracy by 40%. The built-in static dissipation also eliminated a previously persistent nuisance fault, increasing overall equipment effectiveness.
FAQ
Q: What makes PA6 LCF40 better than short carbon fiber PA6?
A: PA6 LCF40 uses long fibers (5-20mm), giving it much higher impact strength and toughness, while short fiber PA6 is stiffer but more brittle.
Q: Can I mold PA6 LCF40 on regular injection molding machines?
A: Yes, but optimal results require adjusted settings: open-channel screw, low back pressure, and faster injection to preserve fiber length.
Q: What about chemical and temperature resistance?
A: It offers good resistance to oils, fuels, and many chemicals, with a continuous use temperature up to 150°C-exceeding standard nylon. For specific media, consult our chemical resistance chart.
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