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Thermoplastic Prepregs

OUR PRODUCTION — Carbon or glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic prepreg offering excellent toughness, impact resistance, recyclability and fast processing for lightweight parts.

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Product Photos

Thermoplastic unidirectional prepreg tape.

Resin Systems

• PP (Polypropylene)
• PC (Polycarbonate)
• PA (Nylon)
• PEI (Polyetherimide)
• PETG / PET
• PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)
• PEEK / PAEK (high-temperature)

Typical Applications

• Automotive lightweight structures
• Consumer electronics frames
• Industrial components requiring chemical resistance
• Sporting goods with high impact requirements

For Sporting Goods and Consumer Products

Sports equipment is where thermoplastic prepreg earns its premium: short moulding cycles for volume production, a recyclability story you can put in the product copy, and impact behaviour that thermoset laminates find hard to match. The matrix choice matters more than the fibre here — the same carbon fibre behaves very differently in PP, PA6 and PEEK.

Part	Typical system	Why this system
Bicycle frames, stays, forks	CF/PA6, CF/PC	Fast cycle, fatigue resistance, recyclable at end of life
Helmets and protective shells	CF/PP, CF/PA6	Tough matrix absorbs impact energy instead of shattering
Racket frames, shafts, poles	CF/PEEK, CF/PA12	High stiffness at low weight, high service temperature
Ski, snowboard and skate structures	GF/PP, GF/PA6	Cost-effective stiffness with low-temperature toughness
Water sports: paddles, fins, foils	CF/PA6, GF/PA6	Water resistance and repairability

What to compare before you specify: fibre content (our UD tapes run 55–70% by weight), consolidated ply thickness (0.08–0.16 mm depending on system), moulding temperature (about 200–230 °C for PP, 280–320 °C for PC and PA6, up to 340–390 °C for PPS and PEEK), and whether the part has to be recyclable at end of life. Thermoplastic systems consolidate in minutes rather than the hours an autoclave cure takes — that is where the cost advantage comes from at volume. See the sports and leisure page for application notes, or send us the part drawing and target cycle time.

Processing

Hot press, compression molding, diaphragm forming and automated tape placement with short cycle times; fully recyclable systems available. For melt temperature, pressure and cycle time by resin system, and the four failure modes to watch for, see Thermoplastic Prepreg Processing Window.

FAQ

Can thermoplastic prepregs be recycled? Yes — this is a key advantage over thermoset systems, particularly PP and PA-based grades.

Product Specifications

Resin System Overview — UD Prepreg Tapes

System	Tg	Continuous Use Temp	Molding Temp	Fiber Content	Laminate Thickness
CF/PEEK	143 °C	250 °C	340–390 °C	66%	0.09–0.14 mm
CF/PPS	90 °C	200 °C	300–330 °C	66%	0.09–0.14 mm
CF/PES	220 °C	190 °C	290–340 °C	70%	0.08–0.14 mm
CF/PC	140 °C	125 °C	200–240 °C	55%	0.08–0.16 mm
GF/PC	140 °C	125 °C	200–240 °C	62–68%	0.08–0.16 mm
CF/PA6	60 °C	120 °C	240–280 °C	55%	0.06–0.17 mm
GF/PA6	60 °C	120 °C	240–280 °C	55–60%	0.08–0.16 mm
CF/PA12	50 °C	80 °C	200–230 °C	66%	0.08–0.14 mm
CF/TPU	—	80 °C	140–200 °C	50%	0.08 mm
CF/PP	-15 °C	80 °C	195–220 °C	60%	0.16 mm

High-Temperature Series (PEEK / PAEK / PPS / PES)

For aerospace, defense and rail applications requiring high continuous-use temperature and self-extinguishing V-0 grades.

Grade	Resin	Fiber	Areal Weight	Fiber Content	Laminate Thickness	Flame Rating
ATC-CK766	PEEK	T700	150 g/m²	66%	0.14 mm	V-0
ATC-CAK766	PAEK	T700	150 g/m²	66%	0.14 mm	V-0
ATC-CS766	PPS	T700	150 g/m²	66%	0.14 mm	V-0
DX-CAS770	PES	T700	170 g/m²	70%	0.14 mm	V-0

Engineering Thermoplastics Series (PC / PA6 / PA12 / TPU)

For eVTOL, automotive, consumer electronics and sporting goods balancing molding temperature, cost and touch.

Grade	Resin	Fiber	Areal Weight	Fiber Content	Laminate Thickness	Flame Rating
HC-CC708	PC	T700	68 g/m²	55%	0.08 mm	V-0 optional
HC-CC316	PC	T300	130 g/m²	55%	0.16 mm	V-0 optional
HC-GCS10F	PC	S-glass	130 g/m²	68%	0.10 mm	V-0
HC-CA708	PA6	T700	68 g/m²	55%	0.08 mm	—
HC-GAE12	PA6	E-glass	130 g/m²	62%	0.12 mm	—
HC-CA12714	PA12	T700	150 g/m²	66%	0.14 mm	—
HC-CU308	TPU	T300	62 g/m²	50%	0.08 mm	—

Fabric Prepregs & Composite Laminates

System	Molding Temp	Fiber Content	Laminate Thickness	Typical Applications
CF/PC	200–240 °C	55–60%	0.16 / 0.23 / 0.32 mm	eVTOL, 3C, sports
GF/PC	200–240 °C	62–68%	0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 mm	Phone cases, 3C, flame-retardant structures
CF/PA6	240–280 °C	60%	0.23 mm	Automotive, sports, industrial
CF/PPS	300–330 °C	53–68%	0.29 / 0.32 mm	Aerospace, defense, high-temp structures
GF/PPS	300–330 °C	65%	0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 mm	Aerospace, flame-retardant structures
CF/TPU	140–200 °C	50%	0.29 mm	Luggage, wearables, 3C

3D Printing Consumables

Continuous-fiber reinforced filaments and short-fiber / neat resin filaments for prototyping and small-batch functional parts. Continuous-fiber filament fiber content approx. 41%, 1.75 mm diameter; PA / PPSU / PEI and CNT / graphite enhancements available on request.

Grade	Resin	Type	Print Temp	Tensile Strength	Flame Rating
ATC-CK3D4-1	PEEK	Continuous fiber	410–430 °C	1306 MPa	—
ATC-CS3D4-1	PPS	Continuous fiber	310–330 °C	1140 MPa	—
ATC-CA3D4-1	PA (6/12)	Continuous fiber	240–280 °C	782 MPa	—
ATC-PEEK175	PEEK	Short-fiber filament	410–430 °C	99 MPa	V-0
ATC-GS10175	PPS	Glass filament	310–330 °C	64 MPa	V-0
ATC-CA15175	PA	Glass filament	240–280 °C	80 MPa	V-1

* Typical laboratory values, for reference only. Final product specifications and acceptance criteria per the approved technical datasheet.

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