What are the benefits of using "Phenol CF-SMC"?

With 'Phenol CF-SMC', which has heat resistance above 300℃, it is possible to reduce the weight of parts used in high-temperature environments! Complex shapes can also be molded!

Phenol CF-SMC is a composite material made of carbon fibers (short fibers) and phenolic resin. Phenolic resin has high heat resistance (over 300°C) and can be used in high-temperature environments that conventional CFRP (epoxy resin) cannot handle. It also meets the fire resistance evaluation standards for railway applications. **Benefits of using Phenol CF-SMC:** - Higher heat resistance compared to epoxy resin (over 300°C), allowing for use in high-temperature environments. - Lightweight due to low specific gravity, enabling weight reduction of aluminum and SUS. - Allows for lightweight design of parts requiring fire resistance. - Capable of molding complex product shapes through pressing. **Common needs:** - Desire to reduce the weight of aluminum or SUS parts used in high-temperature environments. - Need to lighten parts that require fire resistance. **Expected applications of Phenol CF-SMC:** Components for aircraft, automobiles, railway vehicles, machine tools, thermal protection materials, etc. **What Mitsubishi Chemical can offer:** In addition to the manufacturing and sales of carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also handle molding, processing, assembly, coating, and inspection of these materials for delivery. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

basic information

【Features of Phenol CF-SMC】 ■ Lightweight: The density of the material is 1/4 that of iron and 2/3 that of aluminum. ■ Heat resistance: Physical properties do not deteriorate even above 300°C. ■ Flame retardancy: Complies with evaluations for railway applications. ■ Shape: Capable of accommodating complex shapes (such as rib shapes). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.