CFRTP AS4/PEEK (APC-2)

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· AS4/PEEK· APC-2· Thermoplastic CFRP

AS4/PEEK (APC-2) is a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite combining Hexcel AS4 carbon fibers with Victrex PEEK matrix resin, processed via thermoplastic stamp forming or automated fiber placement (AFP) at 390°C. This material class bridges aerospace-grade performance with manufacturing flexibility: unlike thermoset composites, it can be melted and reformed, enabling rapid consolidation, rework, and complex near-net-shape production without lengthy cure cycles. Industries from commercial aerospace (fuselage components, interior panels) to high-performance automotive and oil & gas drilling applications adopt it when damage tolerance, temperature resistance, and production speed outweigh the cost premium of thermoset alternatives.

aerospace structural componentsthermoplastic composite manufacturinghigh-temperature service (150–250 °C)impact-resistant aerospace panelsautomotive chassis and casingsrapid tooling and rework capability

Compliance & Regulations

?ITAR?EAR?ISO 10993?Conflict Free?FDA?RoHS?REACH?TSCA
Units:
siimperial
Composite Layup1 ply · 0.14 mm total

Fiber Direction

+0°
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FiberHexcel AS4 Carbon
MatrixVictrex PEEK 150
ProcessThermoplastic stamp forming / AFP
CureMelt at 390°C, consolidate at 20 bar, cool
Vf61%

Ply Schedule

+0°AS4 Carbon/PEEK0.14 mm

Laminate Code

[0]T

Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Elongation at Break(εf)
1.450
-—
Fracture Toughness(KIC)
1.365
ksi·√in—
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
300.2
ksi—
Young's Modulus(E)
20,015.2
ksi—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)
289.1
°F—
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
481.7
°F—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.05780
lb/in³—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

Safety & Biocompatibility

Quality & Standards

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.