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ACP Composites Inc. :: Carbon Fiber: Unidirectional Laminates
About Carbon Laminates
ACP manufactures both standard and custom carbon fiber laminates. All laminates are manufactured with 250F cure carbon fiber pre-preg (carbon fibers impregnated with epoxy resin) laid up to the required thickness and fiber orientation and cured with heat (250">0F +) and pressure. Typical carbon fiber laminates have the following properties: Tensile Strength - 285 Ksi, Tensile Modulus - 17.5 Msi, Compressive Strength - 160 Ksi, Compressive Modulus - 17.0 Msi, Flexural Strength - 310 Ksi, Flexural Modulus - 17.0 Msi. All data is generated in the 0 direction and tested at room temperature. Laminates are available from .003 to .500 thick in a variety of fiber lay-up configurations.
The Uni-Directional Laminate is laid up so that all the carbon fibers run in the zero direction or parallel to the length of the part. The uni-directional carbon fiber laminates are used to add stiffness to almost any material (i.e. fiberglass, foam, and balsa wood). In order to achieve maximum stiffness each strip should be installed with proper fiber orientation. ACP offers uni-directional laminates from .003 to .250 thick. The .003 (CLX) or the .007 (CL1) thick laminates are ideally suited for reinforcing lightweight structures. The .014 (CL2) to .060 (CL6) thick laminates can be used to reinforce areas where higher loads are expected. The uni-directional laminates in widths from 1/4 through 1 have been Water Jet Cut to offer a smooth edge and a dimensionally accurate laminate. The laminates can be used for a variety of applications such as aircraft and rocket fuselages, surfboards, boat centerboards and guitar neck reinforcement. The thinner laminates (CLX - CL2) can easily be cut lengthwise with a razor knife and straight edge. These laminates should be taped to the cutting surface to prevent shifting under the straight edge. When thicker laminates are required, purchasing the exact size needed is recommended, since cutting the thicker laminates can be difficult. Slow set CA or 5 minute epoxy adhesive is recommended to bond the laminates to the substrate. At least one side of the laminate has been purposely roughened to facilitate bonding to the substrate.
L/W tolerance +/- 0.50"
Thickness tolerance +/- 5%
Quotes for custom sizes upon request.
L/W tolerance +/- 0.50"
Thickness tolerance +/- 5%
Quotes for custom sizes upon request.
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CL1 - .007" Thick Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates
Available in 36", 48" and 72" length
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CL2 - .014" Thick Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates
Available in 36", 48" and 72" length
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CL3 - .022" Thick Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates
Available in 36", 48" and 72" length
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CL4 - .030" Thick Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates
Available in 36", 48" and 72" length
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CL5 - .045" Thick Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates
Available in 36", 48" and 72" length
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CL6 - .060" Thick Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates
Available in 36", 48" and 72" length
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CLT1 - .028" -.007" Single Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
Available in 48" length
ACPs Single Tapered Laminates gradually decrease in thickness from one end to the other. For example the CLT1
laminate consists of 4plys (12, 24, 36 and 48) bonded together in a stepped arrangement with the 48 ply on the bottom, resulting in a laminate that is .007 thick on one end and .028 thick on the other. The laminate is
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at on one side only. Both sides have been roughened to facilitate bonding. The 1/4 - 1 strips are Water Jet Cut. Single Tapered Laminates are available in 48 and 72 lengths and in widths up to 24. Quotes supplied for custom sizes upon request.
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CLT2 - .056"-.014" Single Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
Available
in 48" length
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CLT3 - .042"-.007" Single Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
Available in 72" length
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CLT4 - .084"-.007" Single Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
Available in 72" length
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CLT5 - .007"-.028"-.007" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
Available in 48" length
ACPs Double Tapered Laminates taper in thickness from the center to the ends. The uni-directional carbon prepreg is layed up in segments of decreasing length. For example the CLT5 has 4 plys (12, 24, 36 and 48) bonded together in a double stepped arrangement with the 48 ply on the bottom. The laminates are roughened on both sides for bonding and are fl at on one side. The 1/4 - 1 strips are Water Jet Cut Double Tapered Laminates are available in 48 and 72 lengths and in widths up to 24. Quotes supplied for custom sizes upon request.
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CLT6 - .014"-.056"-.014" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
CLT6 - .014"-.056"-.014" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
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CLT7 - .007"-.042"-.007" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
CLT7 - .007"-.042"-.007" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
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CLT8 - .014"-.084"-.014" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
CLT8 - .014"-.084"-.014" Double Taper Uni Carbon Laminate
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