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 0.375" and an outer diameter (OD) of 0.503". 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.
Roll wrapped tubing is manufactured using multiple layers of prepreg carbon fiber (and if noted, other) materials. In general each layer is about 0.006 inches thick which means that a tube with a wall thickness of 0.060 inches will typically be composed of 9-10 individual layers of carbon fiber. The number of layers(plys) allows us to vary the orientation of the fibers throughout the thickness, creating a high performance, engineered product.
*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.
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.
Shape | Round |
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Materials | Ultra High Modulus Carbon |
Pattern | 1k Plain Weave |
Color | Black |
Finish | Cello Wrap Gloss |
Inside Diameter | 0.375 |
Outside Diameter | 0.503 |
Wall Thickness | 0.064 |
Length | 60 |
Length (max continuous) | 60.0 |
Linear Density | 0.064 |
Volumetric Density | 0.06 |
Weight | 0.318 |
Primary Fiber | Pyrofil K63712 |
Primary Resin / Hardener | Newport 301 |
Temperature Rating (F) | 238.0 |
Max Operating Temp- (Tg) | 225F to 249F |
HTS - Harmonized Tariff Code | 6815.13.0000 |
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 | 3.97E7 |
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Avg EY Young's Modulus | 4995000.0 |
GXY Shear Modulus | 1294000.0 |
X Tensile Yield Strength | 141900.0 |
X Compressive Yield Strength | 41600.0 |
Y Tensile Yield Strength | 24990.0 |
Y Compressive Yield Strength | 24990.0 |
XY Shear Strength | 9185.0 |
CTEX | -3.83E-07 |
CTEY | 3.06E-06 |
Poisson's Ratio vXY | 0.053 |
Poisson's Ratio vYX | 0.007 |
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.
Ply # | Orientation (degrees) | Location |
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1 | 0 | Inside |
2 | 0 | ↓ |
3 | 90 | |
4 | 90 | |
5 | 0 | |
6 | 0 | |
7 | 0/90 | Outside |
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