Pultruded carbon fibre hexagon tube manufactured from 100% unidirectional carbon fibre.
The tube has an outer diameter (OD) of 14mm and a wall thickness of 1mm leaving an inner diameter (ID) of 12mm.
Typical Uses
This 1mm thick medium diameter 14mm hexagon section is ideally suited for use in radio controlled (RC) aircraft, helicopters, U.A.V's and other models but would be equally suited to other precision applications like robotics and automation.
Pultrusion Explained
Pultruded hexagon tubes, although less commonly used compared to round carbon fibre tubes, are still very strong and with the hexagon of flat sides, can be uniquely suited to applications where other components are to be attached during assembly. The flat sides provide a convenient surface for mounting other parts, be it bonded into place using a structural adhesive or fixed by other means. Pultrusion is a method of manufacturing continuous lengths of fibre reinforced section (in this case Hexagon shape tube) by pulling continuous strands of carbon fibre through resin and a former before curing the resin all in one process.
Pultruded hexagon tubes feature 100% longitudinal fibre orientation which gives them excellent strength along their length but does make them vulnerable to crushing forces. For applications where none-uniform forces are likely to be encountered, including crushing forces, roll wrapped carbon fibre tubes should be considered as an alternative.
How to Buy
Our pultruded hexagon tubes are available in a 1m or 2m length. Please choose the length you require from the drop-down list.
Discounts are available for larger quantities and wholesale/trade purchases; please contact us for details.
Further Information
How to Cut and Shape
This carbon fibre tube can easily be cut and finished using simple workshop tools like a hacksaw and some wet-and-dry paper. Cutting and finishing a carbon fibre tube can also be perfectly safe if you follow some basic safety precautions.
For a comprehensive guide to both safety advice and cutting and finishing techniques watch our video guide to cutting and shaping carbon fibre sheet and carbon fibre parts.