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    Compare our offering of composites to find the right material for you.

    Composite Fiber Aramid Honeycomb Panels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aramid. Carbon Fiber Face.

    Carbon Fiber Face

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aramid. Fiberglass Face.

    Fiberglass Face

    With an aramid honeycomb core sandwiched between carbon fiber or fiberglass for rigidity, these panels are strong, but lightweight, and won’t conduct heat. Often used as wall panels in structural and insulating applications, they’re a lightweight alternative to solid composite and aluminum honeycomb panels.
    Carbon Fiber Face—Carbon-fiber-faced panels are stronger and more rigid than fiberglass-faced panels, so they resist deforming from bending, twisting, or buckling. They will, however, splinter from high-impact blows. These panels are lighter than fiberglass-faced panels. However, they conduct electricity, so don’t use them around electrical components.
    Fiberglass Face—Fiberglass-faced panels are often used around electrical components because they are good electrical insulators. They resist cracks from bumps and hits better than carbon-fiber-faced panels, but are not as strong or lightweight.
    12" × 12"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Honeycomb
    Cell Size
    Face
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Yield
    Strength
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Carbon Fiber Face
    1/8"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6174N1160000000
    1/4"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6174N111000000
    1/2"-0.06" to 0.06"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6174N122000000
     
    Fiberglass Face
    1/8"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6175N116000000
    1/4"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6175N111000000
    1/2"-0.06" to 0.06"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6175N122000000
     

    Wear-Resistant Kevlar Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Kevlar. Wear-Resistant Kevlar Sheets.
    Often used as rotor vanes in pumps and compressors, these sheets are made of Kevlar, a super-tough material that stands up to wear and abrasion.
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    6" × 6"
    Thk.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Color
    Max.
    Temp.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    3/16"OversizedBrownNot Rated10,60023.792Not RatedYes1657N110000000
    1/4"OversizedBrownNot Rated10,60023.792Not RatedYes1657N12000000
    3/8"OversizedBrownNot Rated10,60023.792Not RatedYes1657N13000000
    1/2"OversizedBrownNot Rated10,60023.792Not RatedYes1657N14000000

    Wear-Resistant Kevlar Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Kevlar. Wear-Resistant Kevlar Tubes.
    These tubes are made of Kevlar, a super-tough material that stands up to wear and abrasion. Use them as sleeves to protect cords from cuts and gashes.
    12" Long
    36" Long
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    ID
    ID Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile
    Strength
    Impact
    Strength
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Each
    0.015" Thick Wall (-0.012" to 0.012")
    0.655"-0.012" to 0.012"5/8"-0.006" to 0.006"Yellow0 to 250Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedNo1901N110000001901N12000000
    0.78"-0.012" to 0.012"3/4"-0.006" to 0.006"Yellow0 to 250Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedNo1901N1300000———0
    1.53"-0.012" to 0.012"1 1/2"-0.006" to 0.006"Yellow0 to 250Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedNo1901N1500000———0
    2.03"-0.02" to 0.02"2"-0.01" to 0.01"Yellow0 to 250Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedNo1901N1700000———0
     

    Kevlar Fabric

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Kevlar. Kevlar Fabric, Plain Weave.

    Plain Weave

    Use this resin-free fabric to reinforce or repair existing composites as well as create new composites. Mold custom-shaped composite parts by layering fabric with an epoxy. Finished composite pieces withstand temperatures up to 250° or 350° F.
    Plain Weave—Fabric with a plain weave has fibers that are woven in alternating directions for uniform strength and rigidity in all directions. Easier to machine than fabrics with a unidirectional weave, its woven pattern holds the fibers together to limit splintering. Plain-weave fabric is more rigid and maintains its shape better than twill-weave fabric. However, it is not as strong and easy to manipulate as twill- and triaxial-weave fabric.
    Kevlar Fabric—Kevlar fabric is a super-tough material that offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance.
    50" × 36"
    Material
    Color
    Thk.
    Fiber Tensile
    Stiffness, msi
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Plain Weave
    Kevlar FabricYellow0.01"33 to 36No8468K45000000
     
    Epoxy
    The epoxy is a two-part resin that begins to harden in 15 hours and reaches full strength in 4 days.
    Each
    Epoxy—5:1 Mix Ratio (1 gal. metal can and 0.86 qt. metal can)2145N110000000

    Additives and Reinforcements for Composites

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Additives and Fillers. Additives and Reinforcements for Composites, Kevlar, Loose Fibers.

    Kevlar

    Loose Fibers

    Mix these additives with melted plastic, epoxies, or adhesives to make parts stronger and more wear resistant without adding much weight. You can use them in batches to tackle repairs and small parts instead of machining your part from a sheet, bar, or other shape.
    Kevlar for Thermoplastics—Choose these additives when your application is likely to wear down your finished part—they improve a part’s ability to stand up to corrosion, bangs, bumps, and scrapes. They’re also used to reinforce points where honeycomb cores connect to fabric. To start, mix in 1 part Kevlar to 15 parts composite.
    Container
    Concentration
    Net
    Wt.
    Type
    Material
    Form
    Particle
    Size, μm
    CAS No.
    Each
    Kevlar for Thermoplastics
    80%1 lb.BoxCardboardLoose Fiber1,05026125-61-11402N320000000
    80%2 oz.TubeCardboardLoose Fiber1,05026125-61-11402N3100000
     
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