item no.:
PA6-NA-LGFPayment:
Discussedproduct origin:
ChinaColor:
Natural color or Customizedshipping port:
XiamenLead Time:
2-10 working daysWhat is Glass Filled Nylon?
A form of technical plastic called Glass Filled Nylon is made of Nylon compounds combined with glass fibers. The Nylon material's strength, stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability are all enhanced by the reinforcement provided by the glass fibers. Glass reinforced Nylon or glass fiber reinforced Nylon are other names for Glass Filled Nylon.
A class of polymers known as engineering plastics has better mechanical and thermal characteristics than regular plastics. They are used in goods for the automotive, electrical, industrial, and domestic markets that need great performance and durability.
Engineering plastics such as Nylon are formed of synthetic polymers known as polyamides. Nylon is strong, resilient to impact, abrasion, and chemicals. However, Nylon has several downsides, including a lack of rigidity, a high moisture absorption rate, poor heat resistance, and a high thermal expansion rate.
The characteristics of the material may be considerably improved by mixing glass fibers with Nylon compounds. Glass fibers act as reinforcement and slow down the movement of the polymer chains to boost the material's strength and stiffness. The glass fibers increase the material's dimensional stability and capacity to withstand heat by minimizing thermal expansion and creep deformation.
Comparison:
Long Carbon Fiber vs. Short Carbon Fiber Composites
Property |
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Impact Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Thermal Stability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
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Chemical Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
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Moisture Absorption | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ |
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Processing Ease | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Dimensional Stability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
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Creep Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
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Cost Efficiency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Applications
PA6-LGF materials:
Automotive components not directly exposed to high heat: door panel reinforcements, front-end module brackets, pedal supports
Power tool housings and internal frames
Home appliance structural parts, such as vacuum cleaner bodies and washing machine brackets
General industrial casings and structural frames
PA66-LGF materials:
Engine compartment parts: intake manifolds, battery carriers, high-temp cooling system components
Precision mechanical parts: gears, bearing housings, connectors
High-voltage EV components, such as battery frames and covers
Electrical insulation components, industrial-grade connectors and housings
You're always welcome to discuss your project with our technical experts.
We’ll share similar application cases and provide professional technical support from material selection to mold design.
Customization Services
We offer tailor-made formulations based on your technical and processing requirements. Customizable parameters include:
Carbon fiber length and content (typically 20%–60%)
Surface appearance and color
Antistatic or ESD properties
Flame retardancy, UV resistance, or thermal stability, etc
Pellet size and compatibility with injection molding or extrusion
About Us
Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co., Ltd. is a trusted manufacturer specializing in long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFT) materials. Backed by an experienced technical team and decades of industry expertise, we serve global customers with:
Advanced material R&D and processing know-how
Stable supply chain and reliable lead times
One-stop support from design to final product
Commitment to sustainable and high-performance composites
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