Business, Office & Industrial:CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing:Raw Materials:Carbon Fibre:Carbon Fibre Sheets
Carbon Fibre Rod Pultruded 5mm
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Datasheet
Specification & details
Dimensions, material data and mechanical properties for Carbon Fibre Rod Pultruded 5mm.
- Brand
- HyperDriveCarbon
- Category
- Business, Office & Industrial:CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing:Raw Materials:Carbon Fibre:Carbon Fibre Sheets
- Length options
- 1000mm, 2000mm
Carbon fiber pultruded rods are specialized structural components known for their exceptional strength, light weight, and resistance to corrosion. The "pultrusion" process, which involves pulling rather than pushing carbon fibers through a heated die, results in a continuous, uniform profile with consistent mechanical properties. This manufacturing method ensures high strength-to-weight ratios and dimensional stability, making carbon fiber pultruded rods ideal for applications where performance under stress is critical. The half-moon shape adds unique functionality, allowing for better integration into rounded or curved designs that are otherwise challenging to reinforce with traditional, fully round or rectangular rods.
SPECIFICATION
Weight and Dimensions
| Length | 1000 | mm |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Diameter (OD) | 5 | mm |
Product Data
| Colour | Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Resin Matrix | Epoxy | |
| Construction | Pultrusion | |
| Appearance | UD (Matt) |
Fabric Specification
| Fibre Orientation | Unidirectional |
|---|
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength (Lengthways) | 400 - 500 | MPa |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus (lengthways) | 28-40 | GPa |
| Tg Onset (DMA) | 80 | °C |
| OD Tolerance (mm) | 0.1 | mm |
General Properties
| Gross Weight | 0.0287 | kg |
|---|
One of the primary advantages of carbon fiber half-moon pultruded rods lies in their ability to maintain structural integrity in harsh environments. Carbon fiber itself is highly resistant to environmental factors such as moisture, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations, making it an attractive option for outdoor or high-stress applications. The half-moon design further allows these rods to be used in confined or semi-enclosed spaces where a full circular rod might not fit, enabling engineers and designers to reinforce curved surfaces without adding significant weight. This feature is particularly useful in fields like aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering, where precise reinforcement is necessary to maintain aerodynamics or hydrodynamics.
Additionally, carbon fiber half-moon pultruded rods offer flexibility in assembly and customization. Their unique shape allows for various connection methods, including bonding, adhesive fastening, or integration with other materials like metals and plastics, allowing for seamless installation in complex composite structures. This versatility in design and application is advantageous in projects that require high degrees of customization or retrofitting, such as high-performance sports equipment, medical devices, and even architectural installations. The combination of lightness, strength, and adaptability makes these rods a valuable resource for engineers looking to optimize the performance and durability of their projects.
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