Tube - Fabric - 0.25 x 0.375 x 60 Inch (Globally Sourced)

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P/N: 45546-DL-BTO

P/N: 45546-DL-BTO
$34.99
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    • ~0.005 reduction on outer diameter (OD)."
    • This removes the outer cello wrap gloss finish.
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If you request a custom length you will be charged for a full length item (or items if more than 1 is needed to meet your request) plus a cutting fee. You will then be shipped the item sized to your specification and any remaining length of the orginal item (drops). Sanding also incurs a fee which will be included in the quote. All items that have been sanded or cut may not be returned.

Description

To meet growing market demand, Rock West Composites is now selling an Economy line of tubes and plates. These products provide a lower bar for entry for customers looking to incorporate carbon fiber and other composites into their projects. This low-cost line is sourced internationally and is best utilized in applications that do not have engineering critical features, but has the convenience of shipping from our Utah operation for expedient delivery.

Our premium Rock West tubes and plates are manufactured to our exacting standards in-house. The result is greater strength and stiffness with guaranteed consistent layups, tolerances, and test results. If you need help deciding what is right for you, please contact us and we’ll assist you as best we can.

Unlike metals which have similar properties in all directions (isotropic), the properties of composites are varying, dependent on the orientation of the fibers in each layer. This particular carbon fiber fabric tube has an internal diameter (ID) of 0.25" and an outer diameter (OD) of 0.375". The outer ply of material on this tube is a 2x2 twill weave (diagonal appearance seen below) which will prevent fiber breakout better than unidirectional material. Thus, fabric tubes provide an ideal surface for machining. The core of this tube is almost always comprised of multi-directional "uni" plies which makes most carbon fiber fabric & unidirectional tubes ideal for bending and compression applications.

0.25" ID Roll Wrapped Fabric Tubing Facts

  • Ideal for bending and compression applications
  • 2x2 twill weave provides a traditional carbon fiber aesthetic
  • 0.25" ID x 0.375" OD x 60" Long
  • Gloss Finish, can be sanded to remove gloss. Option available in customization box

*This diagram illustrates a "generic" layup. The SKU being viewed may not have the layup schedule shown in this diagram. To view this SKU's particular layup please check out the "LAYUP ORIENTATION" tab. 

Features & Benefits

Fabric roll wrapped tubing offers many benefits over uni-directional and even filament wound tubing. That isn't to say it is the best however. Here are a few reasons you may wish to consider fabric roll wrapped tubing for your application.

  • Superior machine ability 
  • Much better durability by reducing the potential extent of fiber breakout if drilled, machined or damaged
  • Typical aesthetic associated with carbon fiber products
  • Most "fabric" tubes contain a majority 0° plies in the layup allowing for the most effective bending load support. (whereas filament wound tubes cannot achieve angles less than ~7°

Additional Information

P/N 45546-DL-BTO
Built To Order Yes
Finish Cello Wrap Gloss
HTS - Harmonized Tariff Code 6815.13.0000
Inside Dimension 0.25
Length 60
Materials Standard Modulus Carbon
Temperature Rating (F) 238.0
OD 0.375
Outside Dimension 0.378
Tensile Modulus, msi 9.723
Thickness 0.064
Weight 0.2

Tolerances

STOCK TOLERANCE SHEET

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Tube - Fabric - 0.25 x 0.375 x 60 Inch (Globally Sourced)
P/N 45546-DL-BTO