EPX 86FR
EPX 86FR
Epoxy Resin - Carbon DLS
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS 3D Printing: high-performance and fire safety
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS 3D Printing provides a combination of mechanical strength, thermal stability, and fire-resistant properties, making it ideal for functional components in critical industrial and automotive applications.
With a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 135 °C and tensile strength of 90 MPa, EPX 86FR maintains consistent performance under high thermal stress. Its UL 94 V-0 certification and compliance with FAR 25.853(a) standards ensure suitability for applications requiring strict fire safety.
EPX 86FR is a high-strength functional material, self-extinguishing, and with long-term stability.
Key Features of EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin
Fire Resistance: UL 94 V-0 @ 2 mm, FAR 25.853(a) Vertical Burn @ 1 mm.
Mechanical Strength: Tensile strength 90 MPa, notched impact 30 J/m, elongation 5%.
Thermal Stability: HDT 135 °C, excellent performance under thermal shocks.
Chemical Resistance: Maintains properties after exposure to oils, fuels, and industrial fluids.
Long-Term Reliability: Performs consistently under continuous stress and harsh environmental conditions.
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS is suitable for consumer, automotive, and industrial applications where fire-retardant and high-performance materials are required.
Advantages of EPX 86FR
- Flammability: UL 94 V-0 @ 2 mm
- Tensile strength: 90 MPa (13 ksi)
- Impact strength (notched): 30 J/m (0.6 ft·lbf/in)
- Elongation at break: 5%
- Heat deflection temperature: 135 °C (275 °F)
Self-Extinguishing: meets UL 94 V-0 and FAR 25.853(a) standards.
Thermal Performance: maintains strength and stability at high temperatures.
Chemical Resistance: resists oils, fuels, and industrial fluids.
Precision & Surface Finish: smooth surfaces and tight tolerances for functional parts.
Versatility: ideal for advanced prototyping and end-use production.
Technical Features
EPX 86FR exceeds UL 94 V-0 @ 2 mm and FAR 25.853(a) Vertical Burn @ 1 mm with flame-retardant and self-extinguishing properties.
EPX 86FR is heat-resistant with an HDT of 135°C and excellent retention of material properties at high temperatures and under thermal shocks.
EPX 86FR shows no surface imperfections and minimal changes in tensile properties after chemical exposure, simulating contact with splashes under USCAR-2 conditions.
Presentation of the
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS
Watch the video: Carbon researcher Ikpreet demonstrates the potential of EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS 3D Printing, the latest dual-cure photopolymer, in applications demanding fire safety, mechanical toughness, and thermal stability. The material enables industrial-scale additive manufacturing of certified functional components.
Industrial Applications
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS 3D Printing supports a wide range of applications:
Cable Clamps
Fire-resistant, tough, temperature-stable, precise, and chemically resistant.
High-Speed Data Connectors
Automotive connectors requiring UL 94 V-0, thermal and chemical resistance, and high functional strength.
Housings and Brackets
Enclosures needing fire retardance, stiffness, thermal stability, precision, and smooth finish.
These applications highlight fire safety, functional toughness, and thermal stability, alongside isotropy and dimensional accuracy.
Reliability for complex industrial applications
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin is designed for harsh conditions and maintains mechanical performance after prolonged exposure to thermal cycles and humidity, as demonstrated in USCAR-2 Class T3 tests.
Using Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS), manufacturers can produce complex geometries with uniform surface finish and high dimensional accuracy, ideal for connectors, brackets, and housings in the automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors.
Long-term performance and fire safety
EPX 86FR Carbon DLS Epoxy Resin combines self-extinguishing properties, UL 94 V-0 certification, and a heat deflection temperature of 135 °C, ensuring safe and reliable use. Its chemical resistance guarantees minimal surface or tensile property changes after exposure to oils, fuels, or industrial fluids.
This blend of mechanical strength, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and fire safety makes EPX 86FR a strategic material for accelerated product development and optimized industrial production.
Conclusion
EPX 86FR Epoxy Resin Carbon DLS 3D Printing is the ultimate solution for industrial and automotive additive manufacturing, offering:
High mechanical performance
Fire-resistance and self-extinguishing properties
Thermal stability and chemical resistance
Precision, isotropy, and smooth surface finish
For advanced prototyping or series production, EPX 86FR reduces development time, optimizes costs, and ensures compliance with strict safety standards, making it a premium choice for European industrial manufacturers.
Explore how EPX 86FR can enhance your 3D printing projects.
