Carbon fiber sleeve is a tubular fabric or material made entirely from carbon fiber, designed to slide easily over rods, pipes, tubes, and cables. It is used in a variety of applications where strength, stiffness, lightweight, and superior fatigue resistance are essential. Carbon fiber sleeves are created by weaving carbon fibers together in a specific pattern, often in a biaxial or triaxial weave, which allows for uniform strength and stiffness around the circumference of the sleeved object.
Feature:
l Lightweight:
Carbon fiber is renowned for its lightweight nature, making carbon fiber sleeves an ideal choice for applications where weight savings are essential, such as aerospace, automotive, and sporting equipment.
l High Strength and Stiffness:
Carbon fiber exhibits exceptional tensile strength and stiffness, providing excellent structural integrity to the sleeve. This makes it suitable for applications where superior mechanical properties are required, such as in high-performance racing components, bicycle frames, and industrial machinery.
l Heat Resistance:
Carbon fiber exhibits good thermal stability and resistance to high temperatures, making carbon fiber sleeves suitable for use in applications where heat resistance is important, such as in aerospace components or industrial machinery operating in high-temperature environments.
Application:
l Composite Reinforcement:
Carbon fiber sleeves are widely used in the manufacturing of composite parts. They are placed over a mold or core material and then impregnated with a resin, such as epoxy, to create strong, lightweight, and durable composite structures. This is common in aerospace, automotive, sporting goods, and marine industries.
l Repair of Pipes and Structures:
For the repair and strengthening of pipes and structural elements, carbon fiber sleeves can be applied to the damaged area, providing an additional layer of strength without significant weight increase.
l Automotive:
In the automotive industry, carbon fiber sleeves are used for reinforcing parts like drive shafts, roll cages, and suspension components, contributing to weight reduction and increased performance.
l Aerospace:
The aerospace industry utilizes carbon fiber sleeves for structural components of aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to fatigue.
l Sports Equipment:
Carbon fiber sleeves are used in making lightweight and strong sporting goods, such as bicycle frames, hockey sticks, and fishing rods.
Specification:
Code | Weave | Dry weight(g/m2) | Resin Content(%) | L(m) |
KF307/08-12 | 8-12 | 10 | 0.8-0.9 | 50-100 |
KF307/20-40 | 20-40 | 20 | 0.8-0.9 | 50-100 |
KF307/15-25 | 15-25 | 20 | 1.3-1.5 | 50-100 |
KF307/30-50 | 30-50 | 40 | 1.3-1.5 | 50-100 |
KF307/20-35 | 20-35 | 40 | 1.8-1.9 | 50-100 |
KF307/40-70 | 40-70 | 80 | 1.8-1.9 | 50-100 |
KF307/20-30 | 20-30 | 18 | 1.3-1.5 | 50-100 |
KF307/50-80 | 50-80 | 29 | 0.8-0.9 | 50-100 |
*Specific products could be made according to customers’requirements.
