LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ AM Compound EC004EXAR1
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ EC004EXAR1 compound is based on Polyetherimide (PEI) resin containing 20% carbon fiber designed to provide a Wider Process Window and Easier Flow for Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) applications needing High heat performance. PEI compounds, based on SABIC's inherently flame-retardant ULTEM™ resins, provide Low Thermal Expansion, High Temperature Performance, Excellent Strength-to-Weight Ratio, High Modulus and Low Creep.
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ AM Compound
- Density
- 1340.0 - 1340.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Carbon Fiber
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
3D Printing, Fused Filament Fabrication, Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF), Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM)
- Note
ⁿ Tensile Stiffness (K) is a structural property defined as the stress/strain in the linear region of the stress/strain curve. Value depends on the geometry/shape and boundary/surrounding conditions.
- Markets
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Broad Processing Window
- Cost Effective
- Creep Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Flame Retardant
- Good Flow
- Heat Resistance
- High Modulus
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- 3D Printing Applications
- Industrial Applications
- Industrial Parts
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- 3D Printing
- Fused Filament Fabrication
- Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF)
- Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM)
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (at 5mm/min, XZ Orientation) | 159 | MPa | ASTM D638 Modified |
| Tensile Stress (at 5mm/min, ZX Orientation) | 54 | MPa | ASTM D638 Modified |
| Tensile Strain (at 5mm/min, XZ Orientation) | 1.4 | % | ASTM D638 Modified |
| Tensile Strain (at 5mm/min, ZX Orientation) | 1.6 | % | ASTM D638 Modified |
| Tensile Stiffness (at 5mm/min, XZ Orientation) ⁿ | 13.8 | GPa | ASTM D638 Modified |
| Tensile Stiffness (at 5mm/min, ZX Orientation) | 3.8 | GPa | ASTM D638 Modified |
| Flexural Stress (at 5mm/min, XZ Orientation) | 69 | MPa | ASTM D790 Modified |
| Flexural Stress (at 5mm/min, ZX Orientation) | 217 | MPa | ASTM D790 Modified |
Table 2 of 4
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.34 | ASTM D792 |
Table 3 of 4
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2 mm, Annealed) | 212 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 4 of 4
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature | 300 - 350 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature | 335 - 365 | °C |
| Extruder Length/Diameter (L/D) | 24 | — |
| Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature | 335 - 365 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature | 345 - 375 | °C |
| Bed Temperature | 120 - 150 | °C |
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 6 | Hrs |
| Extruder Pressure | max. 17 | MPa |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 330 - 370 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 345 - 375 | °C |
