Carbon Fabric

Discover carbon and carbon fabric for lightweight construction, motorsports, and industry. Buy high-quality carbon fiber fabric now and learn more about its advantages and applications!

Carbon—the material of the future, a fiber composite made of carbon fabric (carbon fibers) and plastic (epoxy resin). Carbon fabric for the manufacture of high-strength components in model making, sports equipment manufacturing, vehicle construction, and boat building. Carbon finishing of components for an outstanding appearance. Carbon fabric - carbon fiber fabrics stand out in many ways, especially when it comes to saving weight without compromising strength. The possible applications are very diverse and individual. Our carbon fabric is characterized by low specific weight, high strength, thermal stability, very good damping properties, high-quality surfaces, and corrosion resistance.

Carbon and carbon fabric – innovation for lightweight construction

Carbon is a modern high-performance material that impresses with its combination of low weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Carbon is indispensable, especially in the automotive, aviation, and sports industries.

Carbon fiber fabrics excel in many ways, especially when it comes to reducing weight without compromising strength. Our carbon fiber fabrics are characterized by low specific weight, high strength, thermal stability, excellent damping properties, high-quality surfaces, and corrosion resistance. They also exhibit very high resistance to chemicals.

What is carbon?

Carbon, also known as carbon fiber, is a composite material consisting of fine fibers. These fibers are embedded in resin systems to create an extremely stable material.

Carbon has excellent technical properties, which means that the possible applications for components made of fiber composites are highly individual and diverse.

Properties:

  1. Very light and extremely stable at the same time
  2. High temperature resistance
  3. Corrosion-free and durable

Carbon fabric – types and areas of application

Carbon fabric forms the basis for many carbon components. There are different types of fabric, which vary in appearance and processing:

Typical types of fabric:

  1. Plain weave – classic and robust
  2. Twill weave – elegant appearance, high flexibility
  3. UD fabric – for maximum strength in one direction

Areas of application:

  1. Motorsport: body parts, spoilers
  2. Aviation: structural components
  3. Industry: mechanical engineering, robotics
  4. Hobbies: model making, DIY projects

Polyacrylonitrile is the raw material, which is heated to up to 1,300°C and subjected to various pressure conditions. This process is called carbonization, and it produces carbon fibers made of almost pure carbon. These fibers are bundled together into rovings and then wound onto spools.

The carbon fibers are processed into a fabric (cloth) on a weaving machine. Depending on the weave, i.e., the way in which the individual fibers are woven together, different patterns are created. The most common types are plain weave and twill. However, loosely cut carbon fibers, known as forged carbon, are also being used more and more frequently.

Plain weave is the simplest type of weave and originated from braiding. The weft and warp alternate evenly. Both sides of the fabric look the same. In twill weave, the weft and warp do not alternate evenly, i.e., for example, the weft passes under one warp thread and then over two or more warp threads. The diagonal lines are unmistakable here.

  • Lightweight construction: Reduces weight by up to 50% compared to steel
  • Strength: Higher tensile strength than aluminum
  • Design: Elegant appearance for premium products
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Plastic parts, GRP, metals, and wood should be clean, dry, and free of grease. Remove any dirt, solvents, and grease from the parts to be coated. Then sand the surfaces with grit sizes between 40 and 180. Cleaning and sanding improve the wettability of the parts and significantly increase the adhesion and service life of the adhesive bond. After sanding, remove the sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner or compressed air. Clean with acetone or isopropanol and allow to air dry sufficiently.

The amount of epoxy resin required depends on the surface area and the type of fabric. You will find the relevant information in the product description. For example, our 200 g/m² carbon fabric requires approximately 240 g/m² of resin.

We recommend applying at least two coats of our Acrylic HS Clear Coat Ultra Plus. We would also be happy to advise you by phone. Further information can be found in our processing instructions and in our videos.

When buying carbon fabric, you should consider the following points:

  • Fiber quality (e.g., 3K, 12K)
  • Weave (plain, twill)
  • Weight per unit area (e.g., 200 g/m²)
  • Resin compatibility (epoxy, polyester)
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