ABOUT CARBON FIBER

You name it and it can be made from carbon fiber!

Lightweight. Durable. Carbon fiber is a low-density material with a very high strength-to-weight ratio. This means that carbon fiber is incredibly tough and light, five times stronger than steel and 43% lighter than aluminum, making it perfect for manufacturing applications.

At the core of carbon fiber, and its praised properties is its unique structure: carbon atoms are bonded together to form crystals that are then aligned parallel to the long axis of the organic fiber. Mimicking that of yarn, these fibers are made up of thousands of extremely thin carbon strands that are interwoven together. This unique composition and production largely contribute to its indispensable properties!

From lightweight versatility to durability, energy absorption, and sleek appearance, carbon fiber offers numerous manufacturing benefits and is ideal for virtually anything.

4X The Strength of Steel

Strength-to-weight ratio:

Carbon fiber is stronger than steel when comparing strength per unit of weight.

Tensile strength:

Carbon fiber can have a tensile strength of up to 6,000 MPa, while steel's tensile strength ranges from 400 to 1,200 MPa.

5X Lighter Than Steel

Density:

Carbon fiber has a density of around 1.6g/cm³ while steel has a density of around 7.85 g/cm³.

Applications:

Extremely beneficial in applications where weight reduction is crucial, like aerospace, UAV, lightweight outdoor gear, high-performance vehicles, and much more.

3X More Stiff Than Aluminum

Density:

Carbon fiber has a density of around 1.6g/cm³ while steel has a density of around 7.85 g/cm³.

Applications:

Extremely beneficial in applications where weight reduction is crucial, like aerospace, UAV, lightweight outdoor gear, high-performance vehicles, and much more.

High Fatigue and Corrosion Resistence

High fatigue resistance:

Carbon fiber composites can withstand repeated loading and unloading cycles without experiencing significant damage, making them ideal for applications with cyclic loading or vibration.
The fiber orientation of carbon fibers within the composite significantly affects its fatigue resistance.

Corrosion resistant:

Due to its inherent chemical composition, carbon fiber is highly resistant to corrosion and does not rust like metals, making it suitable for outdoor use.

Application:

This combination of properties allows carbon fiber to be used in various applications like aerospace, automotive parts, sports equipment, and structural components where both strength and resistance to environmental factors are crucial.

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