Graphite Plates
Graphite plates are manufactured from multiple plys of unidirectional
graphite in a cured epoxy matrix. ACP manufactures the
following types of graphite plates: (Custom lay-ups available)
.064" FLEX PLATE
The Flex Plate is a Solid/AII Uni Carbon laminate with a black satin
finish. Stiffness in all directions is obtained from the 0/90, +/- 45
isotropic lay-up of the unidirectional carbon plys. Flex Plates are
ideal for R/C car rear suspension flex plates, retractable landing
gear shock absorbing mounts and wing spar joiners.
.074", .084", .094" and .110" SOLID ALL UNI-CARBON
ACP's unique plates are manufactured from only high strength
unidirectional carbon fibers with a black satin finish. Stiffness in
all directions is obtained from the 0/90, +/- 45 deg.isotropic lay
up. The laminate is 100% carbon fiber, with no woven glass filler
in the center to add weight. These plates are 30% lighter than
fiberglass plates and approximately six times as stiff. The blanks
can be used for chassis, shock towers and receiver/servo mounts.
.084", .094" SOLID UNI-WOVEN CARBON
These plates have the same uni-directional carbon fiber isotropic
lay-up as the solid all uni-carbon plate. However, to enhance the
appearance of the plate, a high gloss woven carbon fabric is added
to the surface. The woven outer ply lay-up will not fray or split
when cut or counter sunk.
4 Ply and 5 Ply CORLITE Uni-Carbon
CORLITE was developed by ACP to offer the lightest and stiffest
carbon plate available . The unique design incorporates hollow
ceramic microspheres in an epoxy matrix sandwiched between
uni-directional carbon fiber laminates, with a black satin finish.
The CORLITE plates are 25% lighter and stiffer than similar
panels of the same thickness. The 4 Ply is similar in stiffness to
an .084 solid and the 5 Ply is similar in stiffness to a .094" solid.
The 5 Ply has an additional layer of uni-directional carbon
orientated in the 0 direction. The additional layer can be positioned
where the greatest stiffness is required. CORLITE plates
are .100" thick.
