PAHT-CF combines long-chain nylon chemistry with carbon fibre to reduce moisture sensitivity while preserving excellent layer adhesion, toughness and thermal performance. It is often the stronger systems choice for fixtures that must remain stable in real workshop humidity.
Material family names are not specifications. This page anchors the discussion to a named commercial grade and published printed-specimen data, then translates that data into practical selection and design guidance.
PAHT-CF combines long-chain nylon chemistry with carbon fibre to reduce moisture sensitivity while preserving excellent layer adhesion, toughness and thermal performance. It is often the stronger systems choice for fixtures that must remain stable in real workshop humidity.
Choose PAHT-CF when a carbon-nylon part must hold its properties and dimensions in humid service.
Orientation, conditioning and geometry can move finished-part performance materially. Use these figures to compare candidate materials—not as guaranteed minimums.
| Property | Representative value | Test / context |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.06 g/cm³ | Manufacturer TDS |
| Tensile strength · dry | 92 ± 7 MPa | Manufacturer TDS |
| Elongation at break · dry | 8.4 ± 1.8% | Manufacturer TDS |
| Flexural modulus · XY dry | 4.23 ± 0.21 GPa | Manufacturer TDS |
| Flexural modulus · XY wet | 3.64 GPa | Manufacturer method |
| Flexural strength · XY dry | 125 ± 7 MPa | Manufacturer TDS |
| HDT · 0.45 MPa | 194°C | ISO 75 |
| Saturated moisture uptake | 0.88% · 25°C / 55% RH | Manufacturer method |
XY values normally represent flat-printed specimens. Z-direction strength can be substantially lower. Final production settings should be qualified on representative geometry.
A useful material choice starts with load case, temperature, environment, duty cycle and failure consequence—not the strongest number on a datasheet.