Fluon+ Composites are adhesive fluoropolymers developed by AGC combined/laminated with CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics)/CFRTP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermo Plastics) for "plus alpha" performance.
CFRTP/CFRP
made from
Functionalized Fluoropolymers
A ground-breaking development for composite design, building on our- established polymeryzation technology of fluoropolymer.
Benefits
- Universal fiber-matrix adhesion
- AGC’s adhesive fluoropolymers exhibit strong adhesion to metals including copper, titanium, and stainless steels. These can be applied as adhesive layers for bonding or laminating CFRTP with metal base materials.
- Wide temperature range(-200 ℃up to 260℃)
- One of the characteristics of fluoropolymers is mechanical strength retained across a wide range of temperatures.
- impact strength improvement
- With the outstanding flexibility of fluoropolymers, the impact resistance of materials can be significantly increased. Fluoropolymers can also reduce the occurrence of microcracks.
- Low water adsorption
- By adding fluoropolymers, water absorption properties can be reduced. When mixing fluoropolymers with base polymers, water absorption diminishes based on the amount added.
- Flame retardancy
- The flame retardant properties of fluoropolymers can improve those of CFRP/CFRTP.
- Combining fluoropolymers with metals
- AGC’s adhesive fluoropolymers exhibit strong adhesion to metals, including copper, titanium, and stainless steels. These can be applied as adhesive layers for bonding or laminating CFRTP with metal base materials.
- Excellent dielectric properties
- Vibration damping
- High temperature adhesive
- Superior chemical resistance
There are various methods for combining fluoropolymers with other materials as below. In addition, product characteristics differ by the method of combination and optimal compositions also depend on the base polymer or carbon fiber type. AGC provides technical services by working together with our customers, considering and proposing composite products that fit customer applications.
Examples of applying functional fluoropolymers to CFR(T)P
Modification of base polymer of CFRTP
Surface modification of CFRTP
Primary base polymer of CFRTP
Adhesion of Multi material
Physical Prperty of CFRTP Modified by Fluoropolymer
Modified-Plastics | impregnation | Carbon fiber |
Vf (%) |
Physical Properties of CFRTP | |||
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Impact strength |
Tensile strength |
Flexural strength |
Water adsorption |
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Modified-PA6 CFRTP | Powder | yarn spreading cloth | 50 | Improved ↑ | Same → | Same → | Improved ↓ |
Modified-PA6 CFRTP | Film | cloth | 50 | Improved ↑ | Same → | Same → | Improved ↓ |
Vf : fiber volume content
Modification of base polymer of CFRTP
Fiber-Mtrix Adhesion with Base Polymer
Other modified plastics (mPPS, mPEI, mPEEK, mPA12, mPAMXD6)
were also verified to be improved in their impact strength. Please contact us.