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| Features | Fibre Length | 12 |
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| Gross Weight | 0.435 | kg |
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Virgin Carbon Fibre Chopped Tow (12mm)
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This chopped carbon fibre tow is made from 100% virgin standard modulus fibre (4-5Gpa) chopped to a consistent length of 12mm. This specification of chopped tow is often used as reinforcement in compression moulded forged carbon fibre components.
Being a virgin material made from consistent feed-stock, the material is extremely consistent and does not have the irregularities or inclusions characteristic of recycled chopped tow.
Sold in pack sizes of 150g, 750g and 1.5kg.
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This chopped carbon fibre tow is made from 100% virgin carbon fibre tow, cut (or chopped) to consistent length of 12mm. This specification of chopped tow is often used as reinforcement in compression moulded or injection moulded carbon fibre reinforced components, often referred to as forged carbon fibre.
Being a virgin material made from new, consistent feed-stock, the material is extremely consistent and does not have the irregularities or inclusions characteristic of recycled chopped tow. For those wishing to create a cosmetic 'forged carbon' appearance, this consistency could be regarded an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the type of forged carbon appearance you want to create.
Units of sale
This chopped tow carbon fibre it is sold by weight and is available in 150g, 750g and 1.5kg pack sizes. Please choose the pack size you require from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
Processing
Chopped tow carbon fibre is compatible with all common resin systems including epoxy, vinylester and polyester.
Hand laminating: Chopped tow carbon is often used in hand laminating where its short strand nature allows is to conform into complex geometries with reduced bridging behaving in a similar fashion to chopped strand fibreglass. This is well suited to carbon fibre mould making.
Resin Infusion: Chopped tow carbon fibre can be used in a resin infusion it offers good wetting out and can be particularly useful for ‘stuffing’ intricate details with solid material that may otherwise bridge and become resin rich.
RTM: Chopped tow carbon fibre can be loaded into a closed mould and have the resin matrix injected in, this process is where the term 'forged carbon' originated and can be used to produce inexpensive yet reasonably high-performance mouldings.
Prepreg: Chopped tow carbon fibre is not currently available or usable for prepreg processing.
Suitable Applications
As a high performance, environmentally friendly recycled material chopped tow carbon fibre is suitable for a wide range of application including:
- Structural resin infused and RTM parts
- High temperature carbon fibre moulds
- Filleting and filling in complex infusions
- Casting resin reinforcement
Safety
This product is made up of chopped strands and particles that are small and will become airborne when the material is scooped, moved or mixed. Always wear protective gloves and a dust mask when handling this product in its raw state.
This chopped carbon fibre tow is made from 100% virgin carbon fibre tow, cut (or chopped) to consistent length of 12mm. This specification of chopped tow is often used as reinforcement in compression moulded or injection moulded carbon fibre reinforced components, often referred to as forged carbon fibre.
Being a virgin material made from new, consistent feed-stock, the material is extremely consistent and does not have the irregularities or inclusions characteristic of recycled chopped tow. For those wishing to create a cosmetic 'forged carbon' appearance, this consistency could be regarded an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the type of forged carbon appearance you want to create.
Units of sale
This chopped tow carbon fibre it is sold by weight and is available in 150g, 750g and 1.5kg pack sizes. Please choose the pack size you require from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
Processing
Chopped tow carbon fibre is compatible with all common resin systems including epoxy, vinylester and polyester.
Hand laminating: Chopped tow carbon is often used in hand laminating where its short strand nature allows is to conform into complex geometries with reduced bridging behaving in a similar fashion to chopped strand fibreglass. This is well suited to carbon fibre mould making.
Resin Infusion: Chopped tow carbon fibre can be used in a resin infusion it offers good wetting out and can be particularly useful for ‘stuffing’ intricate details with solid material that may otherwise bridge and become resin rich.
RTM: Chopped tow carbon fibre can be loaded into a closed mould and have the resin matrix injected in, this process is where the term 'forged carbon' originated and can be used to produce inexpensive yet reasonably high-performance mouldings.
Prepreg: Chopped tow carbon fibre is not currently available or usable for prepreg processing.
Suitable Applications
As a high performance, environmentally friendly recycled material chopped tow carbon fibre is suitable for a wide range of application including:
- Structural resin infused and RTM parts
- High temperature carbon fibre moulds
- Filleting and filling in complex infusions
- Casting resin reinforcement
Safety
This product is made up of chopped strands and particles that are small and will become airborne when the material is scooped, moved or mixed. Always wear protective gloves and a dust mask when handling this product in its raw state.
Specification
Features
| Features | Fibre Length | 12 |
|---|
General Properties
| Gross Weight | 0.435 | kg |
|---|
We have not seen it in any other finishs or colours. A lot of coloured carbon hybrid cloths use a dyed polyester or similar for the coloured fibres.
Although all of our testing and experience has been with epoxy resin, there’s no reason to think that - used correctly in the right application - chopped carbon fibre tow couldn’t also be used successfully to reinforce polyurethane resin. However, you would need to conduct your own testing to properly establish its suitability.
The Nominal density is 1.8g/cm³
You need around 4-500g per square meter minimum as due to the random way it goes down, you end up putting on quite a bit more than you would expect to get a gap free coating. Resin wise, you use the same weight of resin as the weight of the tow you have put down.
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This product is not classed as dangerous goods for transport and can be shipped to all destinations without restriction.
Package Size
There are no package size restrictions or surcharges for this product.
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