PA612-CF15
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 612 – 15% Carbon Fiber
Eco-Friendliness: 🍁 🍁 ☆ ☆ ☆ (2/5)
Recyclability: Not commonly recyclable; carbon fiber reinforcement makes conventional recycling difficult
Product Features:
Exceptional strength and rigidity
Excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability
High strength-to-weight ratio
Good impact and fatigue resistance
Lower moisture absorption than many traditional nylon materials
Excellent chemical, oil, and wear resistance
Carbon fiber reinforcement reduces warping and improves dimensional accuracy
Suitable for demanding engineering and production applications
Best use for:
High-strength mechanical and structural parts
Automotive components and under-hood applications
Jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing tooling
Gears, brackets, mounts, and functional assemblies
Heat-resistant components
Parts requiring high stiffness and dimensional stability
Industrial and production-grade components
How to dispose:
Not recyclable in standard municipal systems
Check for specialty nylon or composite recycling facilities
Reuse or repurpose parts when possible
Otherwise, dispose as regular waste
| Property | PLA | PETG | ASA | ABS | TPU 95A | TPU 68D | PC-CF | PA612-CF15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 50–65 MPa | 45–55 MPa | 40–50 MPa | 30–45 MPa | 30–50 MPa | 22.4 MPa | 65 MPa | 91.9 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 4–10% | 15–25% | 20–35% | 10–30% | 300–600% | >650% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Flexural Modulus | 3,500–4,000 MPa | 1,800–2,100 MPa | 1,800–2,200 MPa | 1,600–2,000 MPa | Very Low | N/A | 5,482 MPa | 4,583.5 MPa |
| Impact Resistance | Low–Moderate | High | High | High | Very High | Very High | High | Moderate–High |
| Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | ~55–60°C | ~70–80°C | ~90–100°C | ~85–100°C | N/A | N/A | 113°C | 175°C |
| UV Resistance | Poor | Moderate | Excellent | Poor | Fair–Good | Fair–Good | Fair–Good | Fair |
| Water Absorption | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Low | Moderate |