Carbon Fiber vs. Engineering Plastics: The Ultimate Material Showdown for Industrial Manufacturing
Section 1: Head-to-Head Property Comparison
|
Property |
Carbon Fiber (T700) |
Engineering Plastic (PEEK) |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tensile Strength |
700 MPa |
90 MPa |
CF ✔ |
|
Cost per kg |
$120 |
$65 |
Plastic ✔ |
|
Thermal Resistance |
180°C continuous |
250°C continuous |
Plastic ✔ |
|
Wear Resistance |
Requires coating |
Self-lubricating |
Plastic ✔ |
Section 2: Application-Specific Recommendations•
Choose Carbon Fiber When:
✓ High-speed rotating parts (e.g., drone motor mounts)
✓ Corrosive environments (e.g., chemical pump housings)•
Choose Engineering Plastics When:
✓ FDA-contact parts (e.g., food conveyor belts)
✓ Low-budget prototypes
Section 3: Hybrid Solution Case Study
▸ Client Problem: Packaging machine needed lightweight yet cheap gears
▸ Our Solution: Carbon fiber core + PEEK tooth coating
▸ Result: 30% lighter than steel, 50% cheaper than full CF
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