LFT Polyamide 12 high performance long glass fiber reinforcement

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What is PA12 GF30?

PA12 GF30 is a thermoplastic material that belongs to the nylon family. Nylon is a synthetic polymer that can be melted and molded into different shapes and forms. Nylon has many variants, such as nylon 6, nylon 6/6, nylon 11, and nylon 12. Each variant has different characteristics and properties depending on the number and arrangement of carbon atoms in its molecular structure.

PA12 GF30 is based on nylon 12, which has 12 carbon atoms in each repeating unit of its polymer chain. Nylon 12 is also known as polyamide 12 or pa12. It is a semi-crystalline material that has a high melting point (180°C) and a low moisture absorption rate (0.5%).  It also has good resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and impact.

PA12 GF30 is a modified version of nylon 12 that has been reinforced with 30% glass fibers by weight. Glass fibers are thin strands of glass that are added to the compounds to improve its strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability. Glass fibers also reduce the shrinkage and warping of the material during cooling and processing.

PA12 GF30 is produced by mixing nylon 12 compounds with glass fibers in an extruder or a compounding machine. The mixture is then granulated into pellets that can be used for injection molding or other processing methods. PA12 GF30 can also be produced by adding glass fibers directly to the injection molding machine during the molding process.

Benefits

PA12 GF30 has many benefits that make it an attractive material for various applications.  Some of the main benefits are:

- High strength and stiffness

- Good thermal resistance

- Good chemical resistance

- Good electrical properties

- Good processability

Applications

Automotive Industry: Used in components like brackets, housings, and other structural parts where high strength and lightweight are essential.

Consumer Electronics: Ideal for parts that need to be both durable and lightweight, such as casings and frames.

Industrial Applications: Suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, and other mechanical parts that require long-lasting performance.

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