PA12-CF

Carbon-filled nylon 12 - the metal replacement workhorse.

PA12-CF combines chopped carbon fiber with PA12 to deliver aerospace-grade stiffness at a fraction of the weight of aluminum. It is our most-ordered engineering material for jigs, fixtures, drone frames and structural brackets.

Tensile

100 MPa

HDT

140 °C

Good

Extremely rigid, low warping
Heat-stable to 140 °C
Replaces machined aluminum
Dimensionally stable

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Best for: Brackets, fixtures, drone frames, end-use structural parts

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Compare PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA12 and PA12-CF - with clear application recommendations.