ZOLTEK PX35 Chopped Fiber
Chopped carbon fiber is a widely preferred material used in injection and compression molding applications. The resulting product or components are remarkably durable, corrosion-resistant, and incomparably rigid. Examples include machine parts and gears susceptible to long runs with minimal wear and tear. Designed for specific applications requiring cleaner and more consistent flow rates, ZOLTEK’s signature line of chopped carbon fiber materials are produced to have a high bulk density value. Often compounded with general engineering thermoplastics (e.g., PC, Nylon, etc.) and high-temperature thermoplastic resins (e.g, PEEK, PEI, etc.), the resulting composite offers an industry-leading strength to weight ratio ideal for a variety of applications requiring a stronger and more rigid carbon fiber material. In addition, ZOLTEK’s line of chopped carbon fibers distribute easily during compounding and improve the process and product performance as a result. ZOLTEK PX35 Chopped Fibers are versatile and readily available in a pellet, flake, or stick form. Learn more about our collection of chopped fiber products below.
ZOLTEK’s newly-developed Type-95 chop fiber format is characterized by a series of industry-leading benefits that make it an ideal solution for a variety of unique applications. Its high bulk density values allow for cleaner and more consistent flow rates. This product maintains its integrity from the package, into, and through the hopper. It distributes easily during compounding, thus improving overall process and product performance.
ZOLTEK’s Type-95 chopped fiber also has excellent mechanical and electrical properties including high strength and modulus, low density, electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, low thermal expansion, and excellent friction/wear properties.
Recommended Use: Polyamides
Applications: RFI/EMI shielding of electronic devices, Wear-resistance of structural/mechanical parts, Weight reduction and dimensional stability in automotive components
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Content | 2.75% by weight | 2.75% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.20% maximum | 0.20% maximum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (minimum) | 350 g/L | 21.85 lb/ft3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 6 mm | 0.25 in |
| Typical Properties | Nylon(PA66) SI | Nylon(PA66) US | Nylon(PA6) SI | Nylon(PA6) US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Loading | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Tensile Strength | 274 MPa | 39.74 ksi | 261 MPa | 37.85 ksi |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Flexural Strength | 372 MPa | 53.95 ksi | 372 MPa | 53.95 ksi |
| Flexural Modulus | 19.6 GPa | 2.89 msi | 20 GPa | 2.96 msi |
| Charpy Impact Strength (V-Notch) | 8.0 kJ/m2 | 3.80 ft-lb/in2 | 9.0 kJ/m2 | 4.28 ft-lb/in2 |
ZOLTEK’s Type-83 chop fiber format is characterized by a series of industry-leading benefits that make it an ideal solution for a variety of unique applications. Its high bulk density values allow for cleaner and more consistent flow rates. This product’s compact pellet form maintains its integrity from the package, into, and through the hopper. Additionally, ZOLTEK’s Type-83 chop fiber distributes easily during compounding, thus improving overall process and product performance.
ZOLTEK’s Type-83 chopped fiber also has excellent mechanical and electrical properties including high strength and modulus, low density, electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, low thermal expansion, and excellent friction/wear properties.
Recommended Use: High-Temperature Thermoplastics (HTTP): PEEK, PEI, PPA, PAI, PES, PSU
Applications: High operating temperature environments where excellent chemicals resistance, electrical properties, heat aging, dimensional capability, and mechanical properties are required.
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Content | 1.5±0.5% by weight | 1.5±0.5% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.20% maximum | 0.20% maximum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (minimum) | 350 g/L | 22 lb/ft3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 6 mm | 0.25 in |
| Typical Properties | PEI | PEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | US | SI | US | Method | |
| Carbon Fiber Loading | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | - |
| Tensile Strength | 190 MPa | 27 ksi | 228 MPa | 33 ksi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 26 GPa | 3.7 msi | 31 GPa | 4.4 msi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 317 MPa | 46 ksi | 360 MPa | 53 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 23 GPa | 3.4 msi | 28 GPa | 4.1 msi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact - Notched | 64 J/m | 1.2 ft-lb/in | 60 J/m | 12.1 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact - Unnotched | 603 J/m | 11.3 ft-lb/in | 700 J/m | 113 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
ZOLTEK’s Type-65 format is characterized by a series of industry-leading benefits that make it an ideal solution for a variety of unique applications. Its high bulk density values allow for cleaner and more consistent flow rates. This product maintains its integrity from the package, into, and through the hopper. Plus, ZOLTEK’s Type-65 chopped pellet distributes easily during compounding, thus improving overall process and product performance.
ZOLTEK’s Type-65 chopped fiber also has excellent mechanical and electrical properties including high strength and modulus, low density, electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, low thermal expansion, and excellent friction/wear properties.
Recommended Use: Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP): PC, PA, POM, PBT/PET, ABS
Applications: RFI/EMI shielding of electronic devices, Wear-resistance of structural/mechanical parts, Weight reduction and dimensional stability in automotive components
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Content | 2.75% by weight | 2.75% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.20% maximum | 0.20% maximum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (minimum) | 425 g/L | 26.5 lb/ft3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 6 mm | 0.25 in |
| Typical Properties | Polycarbonate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | US | SI | US | Method | |
| Carbon Fiber Loading | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | - |
| Tensile Strength | 150 MPa | 18 ksi | 165 MPa | 24 ksi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 15 GPa | 2.2 msi | 17 GPa | 2.5 msi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 200 MPa | 29 ksi | 259 MPa | 37.5 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 11 GPa | 1.6 msi | 16 GPa | 2.3 msi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact - Notched | 100 J/m | 1.9 ft-lb/in | 112 J/m | 2.1 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact - Unnotched | 800 J/m | 15 ft-lb/in | 838 J/m | 15.7 ft-lb/in | ASTM D 256 |
ZOLTEK’s Type-52 format is characterized by a series of industry-leading benefits that make it an ideal solution for a variety of unique applications.
- High strength and modulus
- Low density
- Electrical conductivity
- Dimensional stability
- Low thermal expansion
- Excellent friction/wear properties
Recommended Use: Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP): Polyolefins, such as PE and PP
Applications: RFI/EMI shielding of electronic devices, Wear-resistance of structural/mechanical parts, Weight reduction and dimensional stability in automotive components
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Content | 1.00% by weight | 1.00% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.20% maximum | 0.20% maximum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (minimum) | 300 g/L | 18.7 lb/ft3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 6 mm | 0.25 in |
| Typical Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SI | US | Method | |
| Carbon Fiber Loading | 30% | 30% | - |
| Tensile Strength | 129 MPa | 18.7 ksi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 13.6 GPa | 1.96 msi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation | 3% | 3% | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 174 MPa | 25.2 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 15 GPa | 2.18 msi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact - Notched | 67 J/m | 1.14 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact - Unnotched | 499 J/m | 8.45 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
ZOLTEK’s PX35 Type-48 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.
Recommended Use: PBT/PET, PA (nylon)
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.
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Chemistry | Polyester | Polyester |
| Sizing Content | 7.5% by weight | 7.5% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.30% maximum | 0.30% maximum |
| Compression Ratio | 0.50 minimum | 0.50 minimum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (minimum) | 200 g/L | 12.5 lb/ft3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 8 mm | 0.33 in |
| Typical Properties | Nylon (PA66) | mPPO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | US | SI | US | Method | |
| Carbon Fiber Loading | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% | - |
| Tensile Strength | 240 MPa | 35 ksi | 90 MPa | 13 ksi | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 21 GPa | 3.0 msi | 15 GPa | 2.1 msi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation | 1.90% | 1.90% | 1.20% | 1.20% | ASTM D640 |
| Flexural Strength | 350 MPa | 51 ksi | 150 MPa | 21 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 17 GPa | 2.5 msi | 10 GPa | 1.5 msi | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact - Notched | 80 J/m | 1.5 ft-lb/in | 74 J/m | 1.4 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact - Unnotched | 680 J/m | 13 ft-lb/in | 280 J/m | 5.2 ft-lb/in | ASTM D4812 |
ZOLTEK’s Type-45 format is characterized by a series of industry-leading benefits that make it an ideal solution for a variety of unique applications. Its high bulk density values allow for cleaner and more consistent flow rates. This product maintains its integrity from the package, into, and through the hopper. Plus, ZOLTEK’s Type-45 chopped pellet distributes easily during compounding, thus improving overall process and product performance.
ZOLTEK’s Type-45 chopped fiber also has excellent mechanical and electrical properties including high strength and modulus, low density, electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, low thermal expansion, and excellent friction/wear properties.
Recommended Use: Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP): PC, PA, POM, PBT/ PET
Applications: RFI/EMI shielding of electronic devices, Wear-resistance of structural/mechanical parts, Weight reduction and dimensional stability in automotive components
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Content | 2.75% by weight | 2.75% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.20% maximum | 0.20% maximum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (minimum) | 425 g/L | 26.5 lb/ft3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 6 mm | 0.25 in |
A low-cost alternative in thermoplastic applications, ZOLTEK’ PX35 Flake Type chopped fibers provide ready impregnation of thermoset resins, with the capability to mold complex shapes. In a variety of application a small portion of the matrix-specific product can be replaced with chopped flake carbon fibers resulting in negligible impact to composite properties at lower costs. The resultant carbon fiber/ resin matrix composites offer an industry-leading high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to weight ratios.
Recommended Use: Thermoset resins: Epoxy, Vinyl Ester, Unsaturated Polyester, and Phenolic.
Applications: Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical Industry, Construction, Military, Sporting Goods
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Content | 1.5% by weight | 1.5% by weight |
| Moisture Content | 0.50% maximum | 0.50% maximum |
| Unpacked Bulk Density (Minimum) | 350 g/L | 22 ft/lb3 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 3, 6, & 13 mm | 0.125, 0.25, & 0.50 in |
ZOLTEK’s PX35 unsized chopped fibers provide distribution of individual filaments for applications requiring full filament bundle dispersion.
Recommended Use: Applications requiring full dispersion of fiber bundles
Applications: Carbon papers, infrastructure
| Material Overview | SI | US |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Chemistry | None | None |
| Moisture Content (wet) | 25% approximately | 25% approximately |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 3 mm 6 mm 13 mm 25 mm 50 mm | 0.125 in 0.25 in 0.50 in 1.0 in 2.0 in |
ZOLTEK Corporation Chopped Carbon Fiber Applications
Recommended Use: Applications requiring full dispersion of fiber bundles
Applications: Carbon papers, infrastructure