Tenax PPS Carbon Fiber TPUD – High‑Performance, Low‑Cost Unidirectional Tape
Teijin Carbon Europe (Rockwood, Tennessee) has introduced the Tenax PPS Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic Unidirectional Pre‑Impregnated Tape (TPUD), expanding the brand’s portfolio into cost‑sensitive markets while preserving the core advantages of TPUDs: exceptional chemical resistance, low flammability, room‑temperature storage, and recyclability.
Key performance highlights:
- Maximum continuous operating temperature: 220 °C (428 °F)
- Flame retardant with low smoke emission – ideal for aircraft and rail interior use
- Ultra‑low water absorption and superior creep resistance at elevated temperatures
- Excellent dimensional stability and high dimensional precision
- Compatible with automated processes such as ATL and AFP, enabling complex overmolded geometries
The new PPS matrix offers a lower processing temperature than traditional PEEK or PAEK systems, boosting production rates and reducing costs—an especially valuable advantage for industrial applications in aerospace, oil & gas, sporting goods, and heavy industry.
Teijin’s Tenax TPUD range now includes multiple matrix options and carbon fibers with varying tensile strengths and moduli, ensuring the right solution for even the most demanding technical requirements.
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