The pultrusion process shows great similarities with the extrusion of e.g. aluminum and thermoplastic plastics. However, instead of injection molding the plastic material, the pultrusion process continuously pulls fibers from rolls, which are then wetted with a matrix material (usually a thermosetting resin like epoxy resin). Subsequently, they are pulled through a heated die, which determines the shape of the profile. Polymerization of the resin takes place in the die, forming a rigid profile with a diameter corresponding to that of the die and a length that is endless, in theory. The pultrusion process guarantees an accurate design and measurement control, perfectly aligned fibers and a smooth surface. The technology is suitable for all types of fibers or a combination of fiber types. A high fiber-volume content is feasible, which makes it possible to reach a high specific rigidity and strength of the profiles. The serial character and the controllability of the process ensure a good price/quality ratio. Resin: High performance bisphenol A epoxy resin. Standard Tg: 248 °F. Standard Carbon Fiber: Torayca T700 or equivalent Tensile strength (virgin fiber): 4900 Mpa Tensile modulus (virgin fiber): 230 Gpa Ultimate elongation: 2 % Fiber: Content : >60% Resin Content : <40%
Application | Bending / Tension |
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Shape | Rectangular Strip |
Materials | Standard Modulus Carbon |
Pattern | Unidirectional |
Color | Black |
Finish | Pultruded |
Width | 0.5 |
Thickness | 0.125 |
Length | 96 |
Length (max continuous) | 96.0 |
Linear Density | 0.041 |
Volumetric Density | 0.055 |
Weight | 0.33 |
Primary Fiber | Toray T700S |
Primary Resin / Hardener | Bisphenol-A |
HTS - Harmonized Tariff Code | 6815.10.0100 |
ECCN | EAR99 |
USMCA Criterion | NO |
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 | 1.94E7 |
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Avg EY Young's Modulus | 1260000.0 |
GXY Shear Modulus | 800000.0 |
X Tensile Yield Strength | 344000.0 |
X Compressive Yield Strength | 244000.0 |
Y Tensile Yield Strength | 9190.0 |
Y Compressive Yield Strength | 38600.0 |
XY Shear Strength | 13972.0 |
CTEX | -5.00E-07 |
CTEY | 1.50E-05 |
Poisson's Ratio vXY | 0.289 |
Poisson's Ratio vYX | 0.019 |
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.
Diameter Tolerance: +/- 0.007"
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