SUPER TOUGH UPGRADE
Xenia’s ST Upgrade is designed to significantly enhance the mechanical performances of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic (FRP).
This technology delivers a targeted boost to specific properties, making it ideal for applications that require lightness and increased impact resistance values.
STRONGER.
LIGHTER.
TOUGHER.
The Super Tough Upgrade improves impact resistance and elongation at break, while also further reducing the material’s weight for enhanced performance and lightness.
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IMPACT RESISTANCE
Toughness
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ELONGATION AT BREAK
Ductility
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DENSITY
Lightness
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PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
Impact Resistance
Comparing PA11 and PA66, both reinforced with 30% carbon fibre, the application of the ST Upgrade results in a significant improvement in impact resistance at both room and low temperatures.
Impact Resistance (kJ/m²)
+40%
+30%
+80%
+100%
Elongation at Break (%)
+96%
+50%
Elongation at break
This comparison between PA6.10 and PA6, both reinforced with 30% carbon fibre, highlights how the ST Upgrade enhances the flexibility and elastic performance of the composites, as demonstrated by an increase in elongation at break compared to the non-upgraded materials.
The ST upgrade can be applied to the following families:
Explore Xenia’s ST formulations already available:
PA 6
XECARB® 2-C15-ST
15% carbon fibre reinforced PA6
XECARB® 2-C20-ST
20% carbon fibre reinforced PA6
XECARB® 2-C25-ST
25% carbon fibre reinforced PA6
XECARB® 2-C25-ST-HM
25% high-modulus carbon fibre reinforced PA6
XECARB® 2-C30-ST
30% carbon fibre reinforced PA6
Technical data sheet (PDF)
XECARB® 2-C35-ST
35% carbon fibre reinforced PA6
Technical data sheet (PDF)
XECARB® 2-C40-ST
40% carbon fibre reinforced PA6
Technical data sheet (PDF)
PA 6.10
XECARB® 30-C30-ST
30% carbon fibre reinforced PA6.10
Technical Data sheet (PDF)
XECARB® 30-C30-ST-HM
30% high modulus carbon fibre reinforced PA6.10