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.

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Perforated Release Film – 1.2m wide

$1.98 incl. GST

Width: 1.2m

Colour: Clear

Perforations: Staggered 1.5mm Centers

Maximum use temperature: 100℃

Tensile Strength: 150 MPa

Material type: Polyolefin

Elongation at Break: 180%

Manufacturer: Tygavac

487 in stock

Description

Perforated plastic film acts as a release film between the laminate/resin and the consumable material stack during vacuum consolidation. The perforations in the release film allow excess resin to bleed though the film into the stack above and improve the quality of the cured laminate.

WL 3600 is a low temperature release film ideal for the compaction, debulking and resin infusion process. It is of use where cost saving is of primary importance and is compatible with most resin systems.

CHARACTERISTIC
• High elongation – 180%
• Smooth surface
• Excellent release characteristics

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