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CarbonX™ PEEK CF20

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Filament with carbon fibre with exceptional mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties.

In the world of FDM/FFF 3D printing, there is a family of materials that has stood out clearly above all others for some years now, the PAEK family (polyaryletherketone or polyaryletherketone ether ketone). The materials belonging to this class are semi-crystalline plastics, which withstand high temperatures (around 200 ºC) while maintaining high mechanical strength values.

The PAEK family includes PEEK, PEKK and PEI. All of them have high mechanical strength, chemical resistance and high temperature flammability.

PEEK (polyetheretheretherketone) is one of the world's highest performing polymers. PEEK has exceptional mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties, making it an ideal material for some of the most demanding applications such as seals, gears, bushings, bearings, pump and compressor components. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, defence, defence, semiconductor and oil/gas depend on PEEK for applications where failure is not an option.

CarbonX™ PEEK CF20 filament is a filament composed of a PEEK base and reinforced with 20% carbon fibre. This composition offers outstanding thermal properties. It is one of the highest performing thermoplastics available today and is used in some of the most demanding applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace and petroleum due to its good mechanical and chemical resistance properties.

Some of the most outstanding properties of the CarbonX™ PEEK CF20 filament are as follows:

  • Superior mechanical properties, especially at elevated temperatures.
  • Excellent chemical resistance.
  • Low coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CTE).
  • Almost zero moisture absorption.
  • Low emission of toxic fumes and gases.
  • PEEK has excellent resistance to hydrolysis in boiling water and superheated steam (sterilisation/autoclave) at temperatures above 250°C.

The melting temperature of PEEK is 343°C, so an all-metal hotend capable of reaching and maintaining temperatures above 400°C is required, depending on the 3D printer. In addition, CarbonX™PEEK+CF20 filament has a tendency to stick to metal, so make sure to clean the extruder thoroughly before it cools down, otherwise it can cause permanent clogging that could render the hotend unusable.

One of the most difficult aspects of printing with PEEK is getting this material to adhere to the printing surface. Due to its difficulty in printing, this filament is recommended for experienced users.

Elongation at break (%) 2
Tensile strength (MPa) 126
Tensile modulus (MPa) 10100
Flexural strength (MPa) 145
Flexural modulus (MPa) 11200
Fiber reinforced Fiber reinforced
Chemical resistance Chemical resistance

The use of PEEK CF requires a great deal of experience in the 3D printing industry and a qualified 3D printer, as it requires an extrusion temperature of 385-415°C, a base temperature of 130-150°C and a chamber temperature of up to 140°C, so it is recommended to use industrial 3D printers that meet all the requirements.

To ensure good adhesion to the base and to avoid warping, the use of Nano Polymer Adhesive is recommended.

In the case of PEEK CF20 filament, it is recommended to use a nozzle with at least 0.4 mm output diameter to avoid clogging. In addition, it is highly recommended that the nozzle be made of hardened steel, as carbon fibre can be very abrasive.

General information
Manufacturer 3DxTech
Material CarbonX™ PEEK CF20
Format Spool of 500 g
Density 1.39 g/cm3
Diameter of filament 1.75
Diameter tolerance ±0,05 mm
Filament length ±150 m (Ø 1.75 mm-0.5Kg)
Color Black
RAL/Pantone  -
Print settings
Printing temperature 385-415ºC
Print bed temperature 130-150ºC
Chamber temperature < 140 ºC
Cooling fan Not recommended
Recommended printing speed 10-50 mm/s
Nozzle diameter >0.4 mm
Mechanical properties
Izod impact strength -
Charpy impact strength -
Elongation at break (ISO 527) 1.9%
Tensile strength 126 MPa
Tensile Modulus (ISO 527) 10100 MPa
Flexural strength (ISO 178) 145 MPa
Flexural modulus (ISO 178) 11200 MPa
Surface hardness -
Thermal properties
Softening temperature (ISO 306) 305ºC
Melting temperature -
Inflammability (UL 94 @0.8mm) -
Electrical properties
Surface resistance <10Ohm/sq Ohm
Additional Information
HS Code 3916.9
Spool Diameter (outer) 200 mm
Spool Diameter (inner hole) 52 mm
Spool Width 55 mm


* The typical values detailed in this table should be considered as a reference. Actual values may vary depending on the 3D printer model used, part design and printing conditions. We recommend confirming the results and final properties with own tests. For more information you should consult the technical data sheet of the product.

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