Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced PLA What is Long Carbon Fiber PLA? Biobased polylactic acid (PLA) is an eco-friendly thermoplastic material that is recyclable and widely used in additive manufacturing applications. When reinforced with long carbon fiber, PLA achieves significantly improved stiffness, strength, dimensional stability, and lightweight performance. Long carbon fiber reinforced PLA provides: Excellent layer adhesion Low warpage during printing High structural rigidity Lightweight mechanical performance Enhanced surface appearance Compared with standard PLA materials, carbon fiber reinforced PLA delivers better toughness and structural support while maintaining a matte black premium appearance. What is Long Carbon Fiber? Long carbon fiber reinforced composites provide excellent weight reduction while maintaining outstanding strength and stiffness properties. Due to their superior mechanical performance, long carbon fiber thermoplastics are widely used as ideal alternatives to metal materials in lightweight engineering applications. Main Characteristics ✔ Moderate fracture strain with excellent toughness ✔ Very high melt strength and viscosity ✔ Excellent dimensional accuracy and stability ✔ Easy processing on various printing platforms ✔ Attractive matte black surface finish ✔ Excellent impact resistance and lightweight properties Applications of Long Carbon Fiber PLA Long carbon fiber PLA is suitable for: Frames and structural supports Protective shells and housings Drone components and propellers Chemical instruments RC hobby applications Lightweight engineering parts It is particularly favored in drone manufacturing and RC applications where high stiffness and lightweight performance are required. Product Details Item Specification Model PLA-NA-LCF30 Color Original Black / Customized Fiber Length 12 mm / Customized MOQ 20 kg Package 20 kg/bag Sample Available Lead Time 7–15 Days Port of Loading Xiamen Port Exhibition Technical Support & Services ✔ LFT & LFRT material technical support and design recommendations ✔ Mold structure optimization suggestions ✔ Injection molding and extrusion processing guidance ✔ Customized material development support

PLA Plastic PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a bio-based and biodegradable polyester considered one of the most promising “green plastics”. It features excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical strength. Under composting conditions, PLA can be fully degraded into CO₂ and water, making it non-toxic and environmentally friendly. PLA has mechanical properties similar to polypropylene, while its transparency and gloss are comparable to polystyrene. It can be processed using standard thermoplastic methods such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and 3D printing. It is widely used in packaging, fibers, medical, pharmaceutical, and disposable products, and is considered a key material in reducing plastic pollution. Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PLA (LGFPLA) Glass fiber is an inorganic non-metallic material with excellent properties such as high strength, heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and insulation. It is widely used as a reinforcement material in composites. Long glass fiber reinforced PLA (LGFPLA) refers to PLA composites reinforced with glass fibers typically ranging from 10–25 mm in length. After injection molding, fibers form a 3D network structure, significantly improving mechanical performance. LGFPLA belongs to the LFT (Long Fiber Thermoplastic) material family. Standard LGFPLA pellets are typically 12 mm or 25 mm in length. Fiber content ranges from 20% to 60%, and colors can be customized according to customer requirements. LGF vs SGF (Long Fiber vs Short Fiber) Compared with short glass fiber composites, long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) offer significant performance advantages: Longer fiber length for improved mechanical strength Higher specific stiffness and impact resistance Excellent creep resistance and dimensional stability Improved fatigue resistance Better performance under heat and humidity conditions Reduced fiber breakage during molding Product Details Grade Color Length Fiber Content Package Sample Port Delivery Time PLA-LGF Natural / Customized 6–25 mm 20%–60% 25 kg/bag Available Xiamen Port 7–15 days Lab & Factory About Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co., Ltd. Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and production of long glass fiber (LGF) and long carbon fiber (LCF) reinforced thermoplastics, including PP, PA6, PA66, PPA, PA12, TPU, PBT, PLA, PET, PPS, and PEEK. Our materials offer high strength, lightweight performance, impact resistance, corrosion resistance, recyclability, and excellent processing properties, making them ideal for automotive, electrical, industrial, aerospace, and consumer applications.