Carbon Fiber Plate - Quasi-Unidirectional - Standard Modulus - Gloss / Matte - 6" x 6" x 1/16"
Carbon Fiber Plate - Quasi-Unidirectional - Standard Modulus - Gloss / Matte - 6" x 6" x 1/16"
Carbon Fiber "Quasi - Directional" Plate
Rock West's resin infused quasi-directional plate offers superior stiffness in the 0° direction and a very unique aesthetic while maintaining some structural properties in the 90° direction to reduce the chance of the plate splitting. This plate is ~2x stiffer than our standard all fabric plate when tested in the 0° direction. In the 90° direction, stiffness reduces by a factor of 0.6x.
The first thing you may notice about this plate is its unique aesthetic. It has a woven plate appearance since the individual "tows" of carbon fiber are held in place with a very small plastic"string". This string is necessary for the uni fiber to maintain straightness during the resin infusion process.
Our 103-xx plate product has 3 plies of carbon fiber. [0/(0/90/0] where the middle ply is our 12k woven twill carbon fiber fabric.
Additional Information
| Materials | Standard Modulus Carbon |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Gloss / Matte |
| Panel Thickness | 0.055000 |
| Plate / Panel Size | 6" x 6" / 152.4mm x 152.4mm |
| Width | 6.0 |
| Thickness | 0.055 |
| Length | 6 |
| Length (max continuous) | 6.0 |
| Areal Density | 0.436 |
| Volumetric Density | 0.055 |
| Weight | 0.109 |
| Primary Fiber | Tenax HTS40 |
| Primary Resin / Hardener | Rhino 1411/4111 |
Engineering Properties
All laminate properties and mechanical calculations are based on Classical Lamination Theory and should be used as a reference only. Rock West Composites does not guarantee these properties or calculations.
| Avg EX Young's Modulus | 1.4E7 |
|---|---|
| Avg EY Young's Modulus | 5590000.0 |
| GXY Shear Modulus | 692300.0 |
| X Tensile Yield Strength | 152600.0 |
| X Compressive Yield Strength | 132300.0 |
| Y Tensile Yield Strength | 40770.0 |
| Y Compressive Yield Strength | 53480.0 |
| XY Shear Strength | 12120.0 |
| CTEX | 5.17E-07 |
| CTEY | 3.37E-06 |
| Poisson's Ratio vXY | 0.062 |
| Poisson's Ratio vYX | 0.025 |
- "X" is along the length of a tube, rod, plate, or panel.
- "Y" is around the perimeter of a tube, perpendicular to the length of pultruded parts, or along the width of a plate or panel.
Layup Orientation
103-66 Rev NC
| Ply # | Orientation (degrees) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Inside |
| 2 | 0/90 | ↓ |
| 3 | 0 | Outside |
- 0° fibers maximize bending stiffness and run along the length of the part. Consider bending a tube over your knee.
- 45° fibers maximize torsional stiffness and are typically plied together in an opposing manner, i.e. ±45°. Consider twisting a tube like a vehicle's driveshaft.
- 90° (or "hoop") fibers maximize crushing stiffness and generally assist in overall durability. Consider laying a tube on the ground and stepping on it.