ZOLTEK™ PX35 CHOPPED FIBER (TYPE-48)

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ZOLTEK’s Type-48 chopped fibers provide excellent mechanical and electrical properties for reinforcement in thermoplastic molding compounds requiring high strength and modulus, low density, electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, low thermal expansion and excellent friction/wear properties.

Reinforcement Material: Carbon Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Chopped Fiber

Features: Good Thermal Stability, Thermal Stability

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Applications

Injection molding of articles for use as components in applications requiring static dissipation and/or EMI shielding. Such articles include electronic devices, dust handling equipment, and notebook computer enclosures.

ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber has market-leading properties at a market-leading price. ZOLTEK products are increasing the energy output of wind turbines, creating more fuel efficient vehicles, and lifting other industries to new levels of performance.

Automotive - Our cost-effective solutions and our ability to provide long-term price and supply commitments has many automotive manufacturers turning to ZOLTEK as a resource for increasing the efficiency and value-structure of their processes.

Wind Energy - ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber is the industry standard for carbon fiber wind energy reinforcement

Friction Resistance - Our carbon braking materials are manufactured to withstand extreme braking conditions that demand resistance to harsh temperature and chemical environments.

Civil Engineering - ZOLTEK PX35 fabrics are often utilized in the repair or upgrade of concrete structures including bridges, columns, and beams.

Marine - Tough, durable carbon composite materials stand up to the extremes of marine environments.

Energy Storage - Carbon fiber based energy storage solutions balance power and energy output with grid demand and allow for energy generation and transmission optimization.

Sporting Goods - The high-strength, high modulus and light-weight properties of carbon fiber have taken sporting goods to the next level of performance.

3D Printing - Our carbon fiber enables the production of cost-efficient filament for the manufacture of structural production parts and prototypes.

Oil & Gas - ZOLTEK’s deepwater products provide less weight and more stiffness and strength to deepwater oil exploration – enabling deepwater systems to operate at depths unreachable with traditional materials.

Pressure Vessels - The benefits of carbon fiber as a light-weight alternative to other materials combined with its durability and corrosion resistance properties have been driving innovation for decades.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Fiber Loading NYLON (PA66)30%
Tensile Strength MPPO90MpaASTM D638
Tensile Strength NYLON (PA66)240MpaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus NYLON (PA66)21GPaASTM D638
Elongation NYLON (PA66)1.9%ASTM D640
Flexural Strength NYLON (PA66)350MpaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus NYLON (PA66)17GPaASTM D790
Izod Impact - Notched NYLON (PA66)80J/mASTM D256
Izod Impact - Unnotched NYLON (PA66)680J/mASTM D4812
Carbon Fiber Loading MPPO10%
Tensile Modulus MPPO15GPaASTM D638
Elongation MPPO1.2%ASTM D640
Flexural Strength MPPO150MpaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus MPPO10GPaASTM D790
Izod Impact - Notched MPPO74J/mASTM D256
Izod Impact - Unnotched MPPO280J/mASTM D4812

Regulatory & Compliance

Certification

ZOLTEK PX35 Chopped Fiber is manufactured in accordance with ZOLTEK’s written and published data. A Certificate of Conformance is provided with each shipment.

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging
  • Each pallet contains 45 boxes and has a net weight of 900 kg (1,984 lb).
  • Each box is 14.5” x 14.5” x 14.5” (36.8 cm x 36.8 cm x 36.8 cm) and contains 20 kg (44.1 lb) of chopped fiber in a polyethylene bag.
  • Chopped fiber is also available in 227 kg (500 lb) super sacks.