// CARBON — LCF Series

Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

Carbon fibers 7 microns in diameter are integrated into the polymer matrix at lengths of 12 mm and above by pultrusion. The result: stiffness comparable to steel, up to 70% lighter than metal.

8Standard formulations
330 MPaMax. tensile strength
39.7 GPaMax. elastic modulus
315 °CMax. heat resistance
Black long carbon fiber reinforced PA66 pellets (LFT-G)
// Quick Comparison

See the whole series in one table

All values are taken from the manufacturer’s official technical data sheets (TDS). Click a product name to jump to its full technical breakdown.

ProductFiberTensileModulusHDT / TmDensityFlame
HIGH-STRAN® PEEK-NA-LCF40A 40% 255 MPa 39.7 GPa 315 °C 1.45 g/cm³ V0 @ 1.0 mm
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PPA LCF50 50% 330 MPa 37.6 GPa 310 °C 1.42 g/cm³ HB @ 1.5 mm
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA66 LCF30 30% 243 MPa 23.1 GPa 252 °C 1.23 g/cm³ HB @ 1.5 mm
HIGH-STRAN® PPS-NA-LCF40 40% 201 MPa 25.4 GPa 273 °C 1.39 g/cm³ HB @ 1.5 mm
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PPA LCF30 30% 208.1 MPa 28.2 GPa 154 °C 1.27 g/cm³ HB @ 1.5 mm
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA6 LCF30 30% 230 MPa 22.1 GPa 208 °C 1.24 g/cm³ HB @ 1.5 mm
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PPS LCF30 30% 201 MPa 19.0 GPa 215 °C 1.36 g/cm³ V0 @ 1.5 mm
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® CPP LCF30 30% 100 MPa 14.4 GPa 158 °C 0.98 g/cm³ HB @ 1.5 mm

Values in the table are typical laboratory values and should not be used as specification values. Talk to our engineering team to confirm suitability for your application.

12 mm black long carbon fiber reinforced pellets
Long carbon fiber pelletsIn a pultruded pellet the carbon fiber runs the full length of the pellet — that is what sets it apart from short-fiber grades.
LCF pellets
LCF pelletsLong carbon fiber pellets, ready for cutting.
Production line
Production lineLFT-G pultrusion production at the Xiamen LFT plant.
Test laboratory
Test laboratoryMechanical and rheological verification for every batch.
// Product Details

LCF Series portfolio

Full technical data sheet, processing parameters and typical applications for every product.

HIGH-STRAN® PEEK-NA-LCF40A

Polyetheretherketone + 40% long carbon fiber

PEEKLCF 40%FLAGSHIP PRODUCT

The flagship of the portfolio. 39.7 GPa elastic modulus — stiffness close to aluminum at a third of the weight. 315 °C HDT and V0 flame rating.

255 MPaTensile strength
39.7 GPaElastic modulus
315 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.45 g/cm³Density
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Mechanical properties

Tensile strength255 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus39.7 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.5-1.0%ISO 527
Flexural strength314 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus26600 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact226 J/mISO 180

Physical & thermal

Density1.45 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.20 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.315 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingV0 @ 1.0 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature385~410 °C
Mold temperature160~195 °C
Injection pressure75~120 MPa
Pre-drying4-6 hrs @150~180 °C
Aerospace structural partsMedical implants and surgical instrumentsSemiconductor manufacturing equipmentOil and gas sealing elements
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HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PPA LCF50

Polyphthalamide + 50% long carbon fiber

PPALCF 50%

One of the highest-tensile products in the portfolio: 330 MPa and 310 °C HDT. For structural parts that carry loads at high temperature.

330 MPaTensile strength
37.6 GPaElastic modulus
310 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.42 g/cm³Density
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Mechanical properties

Tensile strength330 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus37.6 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.83 %ISO 527
Flexural strength442 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus26582 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact315 J/mISO 180

Physical & thermal

Density1.42 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.20 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.310 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingHB @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature320 ~ 350 °C
Mold temperature100 - 120 °C
Injection pressure120 ~140 MPa
Pre-drying2-4 hrs @ 130-150 °C
Aerospace bracketsHigh-temperature structural partsElectrification components
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HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA66 LCF30

Polyamide 6.6 + 30% long carbon fiber

PA66LCF 30%

The reference product for metal replacement projects. With 23.1 GPa elastic modulus and 252 °C heat deflection temperature it replaces die-cast aluminum parts.

243 MPaTensile strength
23.1 GPaElastic modulus
252 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.23 g/cm³Density
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Mechanical properties

Tensile strength243 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus23.1 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.8-1.5%ISO 527
Flexural strength334 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus14588 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact352 J/mISO 180
Charpy impact23 °CISO 179

Physical & thermal

Density1.23 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.20 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.252 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingHB @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature267 ~ 299 °C
Mold temperature80 ~ 100 °C
Injection pressure85 ~135 MPa
Pre-drying3-5 hrs @85~110 °C
Under-the-hood componentsDefense industry partsEV battery carriersStructural automotive brackets
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HIGH-STRAN® PPS-NA-LCF40

Polyphenylene sulfide + 40% long carbon fiber

PPSLCF 40%

Higher-fiber version of PPS LCF30: 25.4 GPa modulus and 273 °C HDT for stiffer, hotter operation.

201 MPaTensile strength
25.4 GPaElastic modulus
273 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.39 g/cm³Density
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Mechanical properties

Tensile strength201 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus25.4 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.5-1.6%ISO 527
Flexural strength308 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus24 KJ/m2GB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact199 J/mISO 180
Charpy impact23 °CISO 179

Physical & thermal

Density1.39 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.30 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.273 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingHB @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature300~350 °C
Mold temperature100~120 °C
Injection pressure90~125 MPa
Pre-drying3-4 hrs @120~140 °C
Semiconductor equipmentHigh-temperature electronicsStructural parts requiring chemical resistance
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HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PPA LCF30

Polyphthalamide + 30% long carbon fiber

PPALCF 30%

A semi-aromatic polyamide that stands out for dimensional stability at high temperature and low moisture absorption.

208.1 MPaTensile strength
28.2 GPaElastic modulus
154 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.27 g/cm³Density
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Mechanical properties

Tensile strength208.1 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus28.2 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.83 %ISO 527
Flexural strength290 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus15692 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact253 J/mISO 180

Physical & thermal

Density1.27 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.20 - 0.40 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.154 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingHB @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature300 ~ 350 °C
Mold temperature100 °C
Injection pressure60 ~80 MPa
Pre-drying5 hrs @ 140 °C
Engine-area partsElectrical connectorsHousings in contact with hot fluids
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HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA6 LCF30

Polyamide 6 + 30% long carbon fiber

PA6LCF 30%

A more economical, easier-to-process carbon fiber polyamide than PA66. High toughness and good surface quality.

230 MPaTensile strength
22.1 GPaElastic modulus
208 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.24 g/cm³Density
Full technical data sheet

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength230 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus22.1 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.8-1.5%ISO 527
Flexural strength331 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus14088 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact352 J/mISO 180
Charpy impact23 °CISO 179

Physical & thermal

Density1.24 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.20 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.208 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingHB @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature243 ~ 270 °C
Mold temperature54 ~ 95 °C
Injection pressure70 ~130 MPa
Pre-drying2-4 hrs @85~100 °C
Electric vehicle componentsStructural bracketsSports equipmentPower tool housings
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HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PPS LCF30

Polyphenylene sulfide + 30% long carbon fiber

PPSLCF 30%

Preferred where chemical resistance is decisive. Inherently flame retardant (V0), resistant to acids and solvents.

201 MPaTensile strength
19.0 GPaElastic modulus
215 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
1.36 g/cm³Density
Full technical data sheet

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength201 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus19.0 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.4-1.2%ISO 527
Flexural strength231 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus8368 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact149 J/mISO 180
Charpy impact23 °CISO 179

Physical & thermal

Density1.36 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.30 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.215 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingV0 @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature300 ~ 350 °C
Mold temperature100 ~ 120 °C
Injection pressure90 ~125 MPa
Pre-drying3-4 hrs @120~140 °C
Pump and valve housingsFuel system partsElectronic enclosuresChemical process equipment
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HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® CPP LCF30

Copolymer polypropylene + 30% long carbon fiber

PPLCF 30%

The lightest member of the composite family. With a density of 0.98 g/cm³ it floats on water; it replaces metal and glass-fiber PP where weight is critical.

100 MPaTensile strength
14.4 GPaElastic modulus
158 °CHeat deflection (HDT)
0.98 g/cm³Density
Full technical data sheet

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength100 MPaISO 527
Elastic modulus14.4 GPaISO 527
Elongation at break0.5-1.5%ISO 527
Flexural strength129 MPaGB/T 9341
Flexural modulus10852 MPaGB/T 9341
Notched Izod impact243 J/mISO 180
Charpy impact23 °CISO 179

Physical & thermal

Density0.98 g/cm³ASTM D-792
Mold shrinkage0.10 - 0.30 %ASTM D-955
Heat deflection temp.158 °CISO 75-2 / ASTM D-648
Flame ratingHB @ 1.5 mmASTM D-635

Processing parameters

Melt temperature210 ~ 250 °C
Mold temperature38 ~ 69 °C
Injection pressure80 ~ 120 MPa
Pre-drying2-4 hrs @90~100 °C
Automotive interior trim and carrier bracketsMoving parts for home appliancesLightweight jigs and fixturesLarge-format 3D printing pellets
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// Extended Portfolio

All HIGH-STRAN® LCF grades

In addition to the featured products above, these grades have a technical data sheet (TDS) available. In the HIGH-STRAN® family almost any thermoplastic matrix can be produced with long fiber; for a matrix or ratio not listed, we develop a project-specific formulation.

ProductMatrixReinforcementRatioTDS
HIGH-STRAN® PA66-BC04BPA66Long carbon fiber40%Request
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA12-BC05BPA12Long carbon fiber50%Request
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA12-NA-LCF30PA12Long carbon fiber30%Request
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® PA12-NA-LCF40APA12Long carbon fiber40%Request
HIGH-STRAN® PPA-NA-LCF40PPALong carbon fiber40%Request
HIGH-STRAN LFT-G® TPU-NA-LCF40TPULong carbon fiber40%Request
// Other Product Groups

The full portfolio

Long Glass Fiber (LGF)17 grades · PA66, PA6, PPA, PPS, HPP, CPP, TPU Engineering PlasticsHIGH-NYL® polyamides · HIGH-TRON® PEEK · custom compounds 3D Printing PelletsHIGH-STRAN® · PP, PETG, PETG-PC, PA6, PPS

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