Strength and Stiffness

Fiber loadings as high as 70 percent by volume have been achieved, with mechanical properties at least equivalent to high performance thermoset composites.

Typical Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Composites Using FULCRUM Technology1
	Thermoplastic composite, 45v% glass	Thermoplastic composite, 55v% glass
Tensile strength [MPa] [psi x 103]		980 142
Tensile modulus [GPa] [psi x 106]		43 6.24
Longitudinal flexural strength [MPa] [psi x 103]	1080 157	1340 194
Longitudinal flexural modulus [GPa] [psi x 106]	35 5.08	44 6.38
Transverse flexural strength [MPa] [psi x 103]	122 17.7	151 21.9
Compressive strength [MPa] [psi x 103]	430 62.4
Compressive modulus [GPa] [psi x 106]	35 5.08

¹ Typical property values, not to be construed as sales specifications.

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