Carbon Fiber Tubes

What are carbon fiber tubes?

Carbon fiber tubes are made with layers of prepreg, which is carbon fabric that is saturated or infused with epoxy resins. The layers of prepreg are wrapped around a mandrel or a mold and heated at high temperatures to cure the resin and form the tube shape . The number of layers and the thickness of the prepreg determine the wall thickness and the strength of the tube.

Carbon fiber tubes have a high strength-to-weight ratio, which means they can withstand high loads while being very light . They also have a high stiffness-to-weight ratio, which means they can resist bending and twisting while being very thin . These properties make carbon fiber tubes ideal for applications that require high performance and low weight.

Carbon fiber tubes also have excellent resistance to fatigue, which means they can endure repeated stress without breaking or losing their strength . They also have excellent resistance to chemicals, heat and impact, which means they can withstand harsh environments and collisions without corroding or cracking . These properties make carbon fiber tubes suitable for applications that require durability and reliability.