Almost as stiff as steel and a fraction of the weight, these carbon fiber sheets are often used for structural framing, machinery components, and robotics. Known for its use in the aerospace industry—where a balance of weight and strength is critical—carbon fiber is lightweight, so it reduces the stress and wear on motorized parts and extends the life of machinery. These sheets have layers that alternate fibers in two directions, so they resist bending at the edges.

The checked pattern on these sheets gives them a classic carbon-fiber look and makes them easy to machine because the pattern keeps fibers from splintering when the sheets are cut. They are matte, so they do not reflect light and are ready to paint.

This graphite is denser and slightly stronger than standard conductive graphite because it has a smaller grain. A low surface resistivity makes this graphite a good electrical conductor. Since this graphite won't adhere to metal, it can be used to fabricate furnace parts, crucibles, and ingot molds.

Use these resin-free carbon fiber sheets to reinforce or repair existing composites as well as create new composites. Mold custom-shaped composite parts by layering carbon fiber sheets with an epoxy. The epoxy (sold separately) is a two-part resin that begins to harden in 15 hours and reaches full strength in 4 days. Finished composite pieces withstand temperatures up to 250° or 350° F.

Carbon fiber is the strongest composite we offer.

For use as seals and gaskets in high-temperature environments, this graphite can compress up to 35% of its thickness for a tight seal.

Mount these lightweight tubes to flat surfaces in place of aluminum to create structural frames, machinery components, and robotics. This carbon fiber weighs less yet is almost as rigid as aluminum. Adopted by the aerospace industry, carbon fiber is known for its balance of weight and strength. And since it's lightweight, it reduces the wear and stress on motorized parts, extending the life of machines.

These tubes have layers that alternate fibers in three directions, so they spread out their strength and resist crushing along the entire tube. They are checked, so they won’t fray or splinter when cut, making them easy to machine. They have the classic carbon-fiber look.

Often used to build frames and structures, these lightweight sheets combine the strength and stiffness of carbon fiber with the impact resistance of Kevlar. With carbon fiber on the outer layers, these sheets are extremely difficult to bend—they’re nearly as stiff as pure carbon fiber. The carbon fiber layers also provide good strength under tension, comparable to 6061 aluminum. Sandwiched between the carbon fiber layers of these sheets is a Kevlar core. Known for its toughness, the Kevlar core helps prevent sheets from failing under a variety of stresses, such as punctures, cuts, impact, and wear. The Kevlar core also has a lower density than carbon fiber, making these sheets even lighter than sheets made from carbon fiber alone.

Layers of fibers alternating in four directions makes this carbon fiber stiff at the corners and edges, so it stands up to twisting forces. It also gives you the same stiffness as standard carbon fiber but in a thinner sheet, reducing the overall weight of your application. It's ideal for thin, strong parts—often substituted for aluminum because it's lighter in weight yet almost as rigid.

A checked pattern keeps the fibers from splintering when cut and gives these sheets the classic carbon fiber look. They're glossy but can be sanded for a matte finish.

A stainless steel insert makes this material stronger than standard compressible graphite. For use as seals and gaskets in high-temperature environments, this graphite can compress up to 35% of its thickness for a tight seal.