What is Carbon Fibre Fabric?

Carbon fibre fabric is just like other fabrics except it uses carbon fibres instead of cotton, nylon, polyester, etc. The weave is coarser than fabrics used for clothing, it is more like a heavy canvas. Carbon fibre fabric needs to be laminated with a matrix (i.e. resin) to form a rigid structure.

Why are there different weaves of carbon fibre fabric?

Carbon fiber comes in different weaves optimized for different uses. For example, the standard twill weave is a good all-purpose fabric. Unidirectional fabric is good for adding strength and stiffness in one direction. Plain weave is good for delicate layups and some patterns are just designed for a unique look!

What’s the difference between carbon fibre fabric and prepreg?

Prepreg is a version of carbon fiber that already has a tacky resin impregnated into it. Both carbon fiber fabric and prepreg can be cut and formed into all sort of shapes. Unlike carbon fiber fabric which can be made at room temperature, prepreg requires elevated temperatures and pressure to cure properly.

Carbon Fibre Pultruded Tube – 4mm x 2mm x 1000mm (Australia)

High-Strength Pultruded Carbon Fibre Tubes

Enhanced Composites supplies premium Carbon Fibre Pultruded Tubes designed for outstanding strength-to-weight performance. This 4mm OD x 2mm ID tube is manufactured from 100% unidirectional 12K carbon fibre, aligned along the tube length for superior tensile and bending strength.

With epoxy resin reinforcement, this tube delivers exceptional durability, fatigue resistance, and corrosion protection. It is ideal for lightweight structural applications across industrial, marine, hobby, and aerospace sectors in Australia.

Key Features

Outer Diameter (OD): 4mm
Inner Diameter (ID): 2mm
Length: 1000mm
Material: 12K unidirectional carbon fibre with epoxy resin system
High stiffness-to-weight ratio
Strong resistance to fatigue and vibration
Durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant

Benefits of Pultruded Carbon Fibre Tubes

Pultruded tubes are optimised for tensile and bending loads, as fibres are aligned lengthwise. This makes them perfect for:

RC planes, drones, and UAV structures
Lightweight frames and supports
Marine reinforcement applications
High-performance hobby and model building

⚠️ Note: Pultruded tubes are not ideal for torsional or crushing loads. For those, select our roll-wrapped carbon fibre tubes.

How to Cut and Shape

These tubes can be cut with:

Fine-toothed hacksaw
Rotary tool (Dremel)
Diamond cutting wheel

Always wear a dust mask and safety glasses when cutting carbon fibre.

FAQs

Q: What is a pultruded carbon fibre tube?
A: A pultruded carbon fibre tube has fibres aligned lengthwise for maximum bending and tensile strength, offering lightweight structural support.

Q: Where can I buy carbon fibre tubes in Australia?
A: Enhanced Composites supplies carbon fibre tubes in Australia, with fast nationwide shipping and trusted quality.

Q: Can this be used for torsional loads?
A: No, choose roll-wrapped tubes for torsional or crushing strength.

Why Choose Enhanced Composites?

Trusted carbon fibre supplier in Australia
Large selection of pultruded and roll-wrapped tubes
Fast, reliable nationwide shipping
Consistent, premium-grade quality

Carbon Fibre Pultruded Tube – 4mm x 2mm x 1000mm

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