eSun – ePA12-CF Natural (Black) Nylon-Carbon Fibre Composite1.75mm

ePA12-CF is a PA12 (nylon)-based material developed by eSUN and LUVOCOM, to which 15% carbon fibre has been added to improve its strength, rigidity and toughness. In many cases, ePA12-CF can even be used as a replacement for metal.

Unlike traditional nylon filaments, ePA12-CF has a lower water absorption rate and the dimensions of the printed parts are less affected by humidity and temperature.

ePA12-CF is also self-lubricating, wear-resistant and temperature-resistant – these properties make the material ideal for printing gears and parts that are exposed to high temperatures. The continuous use temperature can reach up to 120 °C, the short-term use temperature even up to 160 °C.

With surface resistivity less than 102Ω, ePA12-CF can be used as conductive and anti-static.

Key Features of eSUN ePA12-CF

• Low moisture absorption
• High strength & toughness
• Temperature resistant
• High stiffness & impact resistance
• Self-lubricating
• High dimensional stability
• Matt surface
• Abrasion-resistant
• Antistatic
• High chemical resistance
• Good printability

Applications of eSUN ePA12-CF

• Mechanical engineering
• Chemical industry
• Electrical and Electronics
• Robots
• Drones
• Automotive industry
• Textile industry
• Aerospace

Notes on printing eSUN ePA12-CF

eSUN ePA12-CF needs to be dried before printing (For about 12 hours at 70℃) to get the best printing results.

The ePA12-CF line has strong rigidity and is not easy to bend. Excessive bending when feeding the filament should therefore be avoided as far as possible.

Because ePA12-CF is an abrasive material that causes increased wear of the nozzle and extruder gears, hardened steel nozzles or ruby nozzles are recommended for printing. In addition, if conditions permit, hardened steel extruder gears should be selected.