Technical Specifications

Here is a repository of technical specifications, tolerances, and guides for all of our products and materials. You can find more specific technical information on the individual product page. If you have general questions on composites, read our Composite FAQs.

General Stock Tube Tolerances

For round and shaped composite tubing, includes ID, OD, length

Stock Tubing Tolerance Sheet Rev. D

Adhesives

Shear strength, cure time, work life, etc.

Adhesives Table

INFINITube Telescoping Systems

Choose the proper clamp/tube combination

Carbon Fiber Plates

Information on dimensional tolerances, materials, resins

Stock Plates - Panels - Angles Tolerance Sheet Rev. NC
Unidirectional finish - Uni Plate Specs
Fabric 40x-xx part #'s

T-700 Carbon Fiber - 670 GSM Carbon Fiber Fabric
Rhino FG 1411 Epoxy Resin, with Rhino FG 4111 Epoxy Hardener Rhino - 1411/4111 TDS

Carbon Fiber Specification Sheets

Common fibers used in our manufacturing process for carbon fiber

Pre preg:

Standard Modulus - 35msi - TR50S Fiber
Standard Modulus - 33msi - T700S
Intermediate Modulus - 42msi - MR60 Fiber
High Modulus - 57msi - HR40 Fiber

Filament winding:

Standard Modulus - 34msi (or higher, up to 37msi, and 800ksi) - 34-700 24K Tow / Fiber
Intermediate Modulus - 42msi - MR60 Tow / Fiber
High Modulus - 57msi - HR40 Tow / Fiber
High Modulus - 66msi - HS40 Tow / Fiber

Resin infusion:

Standard Modulus - 33msi - T700S

Resin System Specification Sheets

Common resin systems used in our manufacturing processes

Pre preg, majority 250F systems, including following:

Filament Wound: Resin (Epon 862) / Hardener (Lindride 6K)

West Systems Resins & Hardeners

MSDS found on product specific pages

Safety Data Sheets

Additional safety data sheets may be available upon request or on product specific pages

Carbon Fiber - Toray Fiber (used in most SM prepregs)
Carbon Fiber - Dry Woven Fiber
Kevlar - Braided Fiber
Kevlar - Dry Woven Fiber
Fiberglass - FIlament / Fiber
Prepreg Resin- Newport 301