What is carbon fiber stretch fabric ?
Carbon fiber spread fabric is a fabric composed of carbon filament, which is formed into a flat fabric through a weaving or weaving process. stretched Carbon fabric are known for their lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance and design flexibility. During the manufacturing process, carbon tow are cleverly woven into a widened woven structure.Making it suitable for various industrial fields, including aerospace, automotive, sporting goods, etc. Its unique properties make carbon fiber stretch fabric one of the ideal materials for manufacturing lightweight, high-performance products.
Most carbon fiber spread cloths are woven from 3K, 6K, 12K, and 24K carbon fibers. Our carbon fiber models include T300, T700, T800, M30, M35, M40, T1000, high strength, high strength medium mold, high strength high mold, the carbon filaments we use include many well-known domestic brands and well-known imported brands, such as: Toray and Teijin, Mitsubishi Chemical, Hexcel and Zoltek, Hyosung, Aksaca, Cytec solvay group, Sgl.
Characteristics of carbon stretched cloth
- Lightweight high strength: carbon stretched fabric are very lightweight and have excellent strength. This makes it ideal for manufacturing lightweight structures and components, such as in the aerospace and automotive industries.
- High strength-to-weight ratio: has an excellent high strength-to-weight ratio, meaning it provides superior strength without adding too much weight. This is important for applications requiring strength and stiffness.
- Flexibility: the woven structure of carbon fiber spread cloth gives some flexibility, making it suitable for the manufacture of various shapes and curved surfaces. This makes it advantageous in the production of complex structures.
- Corrosion resistance: since carbon fiber is an inorganic material, the stretch fabric has excellent corrosion resistance. This allows it to remain stable under harsh environmental conditions.
- Conductivity: carbon fiber has good electrical conductivity, making it useful in applications that require conductive properties, such as electronics and aerospace devices.
- Appearance texture: the appearance of carbon fiber spread cloth usually presents unique texture making it very attractive in design and appearance. This makes it popular among high-end products and sports equipment.
- Environmentally friendly: compared with some traditional materials, the manufacturing process of carbon fiber spread cloth is generally more environmentally friendly because its production can reduce resource consumption.
| Type |
Weight (gsm) |
Fiber type |
Tow width
(m m) |
Longitude and latitude density (root/m) |
Thickness
（mm） |
Breaking strength (cn/50mm) |
Width (mm) |
| Warp |
Weft |
|
Warp |
Weft |
|
|
|
| SH-12-80P |
80±3 |
T700-12K |
T700-12K |
20 |
50±3 |
50±3 |
0.08 |
≥2700 |
1000±5 |
| SH-12-88P |
88±3 |
T700-12K |
T700-12K |
18 |
55.5±3 |
55.5±3 |
0.085 |
≥3200 |
1000±5 |
| SH-12-100P |
100±3 |
T700-12K |
T700-12K |
16 |
62.5±3 |
62.5±3 |
0.09 |
≥3850 |
1000±5 |
| SH-12-100P |
100±3 |
SYT49S-12K |
SYT49S-12K |
16 |
62.5±3 |
62.5±3 |
0.09 |
≥2700 |
1000±5 |
| SH-12/24-100F |
100±3 |
SYT49S-12K/24K |
SYT49S-12K/24K |
|
/ |
/ |
|
|
1000±5 |
| SH-12/24-100L |
100±3 |
SYT49S-12K/24K |
T700-12K |
|
/ |
/ |
|
|
1000±5 |
| SH-12-133P |
133±3 |
T700-12K |
T700-12K |
12 |
83.3±3 |
83.3±3 |
0.12 |
≥5100 |
1000/1270/1500±5 |
| SH-12-133P |
133±3 |
SYT49S-12K |
SYT49S-12K |
12 |
83.3±3 |
83.3±3 |
0.12 |
≥3500 |
1000/1270/1500±5 |
| SH-6-133P |
133±3 |
TG700H-6K |
TG700H-6K |
6 |
166.7±4 |
166.7±4 |
0.12 |
≥3550 |
1000/1270/1500±5 |
Applications of carbon stretched fabric
Carbon fiber spread fabric is a special fabric that uses carbon fiber as the main material. It has the advantages of light weight, high strength and corrosion resistance. It has a wide range of applications in various fields, the following are some common application fields:
Aerospace field: carbon stretched fabric is widely used in the aerospace industry to manufacture structural components of aircraft and spacecraft. It can help reduce aircraft weight and improve fuel efficiency while maintaining strength and stiffness.
Automotive Industry: in automobile manufacturing, carbon fiber fabric is used to make body parts, interior trim, and other structural components. This helps reduce the car's overall weight, improves fuel efficiency, and enhances the vehicle's performance.
Sporting Goods: some high-performance sporting goods, such as bicycle frames, golf clubs, skateboards, and sneakers, use carbon fiber spreaders to provide lightweight and strength.
Energy Industry: in the energy industry, carbon fiber spreaded fabric can be used to make wind turbine blades, oil well equipment and other parts that require high strength and corrosion resistance.
Construction field: carbon fiber fabric is also used in the construction field to strengthen concrete structures, manufacture lightweight building materials and improve the seismic performance of buildings.
Medical Devices: in the medical field, carbon fiber fabric can be used to make lightweight, strong medical devices and braces, such as orthotics and surgical instruments.
Overall, the superior performance of carbon fiber spread cloth has enabled it to find applications in many industrial fields, promoting technological progress and product innovation in these fields.
