Carbon Fiber Unidirectional Fabric is a type of composite material where carbon fibers are aligned in a single direction within a non-woven fabric. Unlike unidirectional (UD) prepreg, which is pre-impregnated with a resin system, unidirectional fabric is typically just the reinforcement fibers without resin. The fabric relies on the carbon fibers' high strength and stiffness properties, which are most effective when aligned in the direction of the applied load.
Feature:
l Directional Strength and Stiffness:
The strength and stiffness of the fabric are maximized in the direction of the fiber alignment. This makes it ideal for applications where the load direction is known and can be aligned with the fibers to take full advantage of their mechanical properties.
l Flexibility in Resin Choice:
Since the fabric does not come pre-impregnated with resin, manufacturers have the flexibility to choose the resin system that best suits their specific application requirements during the lay-up process.
l Lightweight:
As with all carbon fiber materials, unidirectional fabric offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, contributing to weight reduction in the final composite part.
l Customizable Lay-ups:
The fabric can be layered in different orientations, along with other types of fabrics, to build up laminates with tailored mechanical properties that meet diverse application needs.
Application:
l Construction and Civil Engineering:
For reinforcing or repairing structures, including bridges, buildings, and roads, where its directional strength can be used to improve durability and load-bearing capacity.
l Aerospace and Aviation:
For structural components where directional strength is crucial, such as wing beams, fuselage reinforcements, and tail surfaces.
l Automotive:
In performance and racing vehicles for components like frames, roll cages, and body panels to enhance strength while minimizing weight.
l Marine:
For hulls, masts, and other structural components of boats and ships where improved performance and fuel efficiency are achieved through weight reduction.
l Sports Equipment:
In high-performance gear such as racing bicycle frames, rowing shells, and archery bows.
Specification:
Code | Yarn | Weight(g/m2) | Thickness(mm) | W(mm)*L(m) |
KF305UD/12K-200 | 12K | 200 | 0.111 | 500*100 |
KF305UD/12K-200 | 12K | 300 | 0.167 | 1000*100 |
KF305UD/24K-200 | 24K | 300 | 0.167 | 1000*100 |
KF305UD/12K-400 | 12K | 400 | 0.2 | 1000*50 |
KF305UD/24K-400 | 24K | 400 | 0.2 | 1000*50 |
KF305UD/24K-600 | 24K | 600 | 0.44 | 500*50 |
*Specific products could be made according to customers’requirements.
