Ideal for reinforcing, Balsa wood, Spars, etc.
Good for hand lay-ups, winding, fast and good impregnation for epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester resins or Cyano (super glue).
Impressively light & rigid when impregnated with one of the above.
Can be used as a single Tow or multiple Tows.
Properties of the fibre are as follows;
Strand Tensile strength 4.90 GPa
Strand Tensile modulus 235 GPa
- 6,000 filaments.
- High Tensile Strength.
- High Compressive Strength.
- Poor Impact Strength.
- Poor Electrical Insulation.
- Low Thermal Expansion.
- Poor Fire Resistance.
Carbon Fibre Tow has very good strength in one direction. When woven it has bi-directional strength. For hand layups it can be cut and laid in the directions needed for reinforcement.
Carbon Fibre in it's dry form can be easily cut with scissors.
This 6K Yarn / Tow is composed of 6,000 individual carbon filaments.
Available in roll lengths 50, 100 & 1000 metre rolls.
50m Bobbin (16p per metre)
100m Bobbin (12p per metre)
1000m Bobbin (7p per metre)
Please select roll length from the menu below.