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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Material Material	Show

Carbon Fiber

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	Shape Shape


Rod and Disc	Round Tube

Sheet and Bar	Half Round

Rectangular Tube

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Rigid

	Color Color

	Black

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

High Strength

Multipurpose

	OD OD

	Texture Texture


Smooth	Coarse

	Appearance Appearance

Plain

Checked

	ID ID

	Flexural Strength Flexural Strength

89,000-174,000 psi

Not Rated

	Clarity Clarity

Opaque

	Backing Type Backing Type


Plain	Adhesive

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Excellent

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

120,000-175,000 psi

	Density Density

0.054 lbs./cu. in.

0.05-0.067 lbs./cu. in.

Not Rated

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-249° to 0° F

Not Rated

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 500° F

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

	Compressive Strength Compressive Strength

75,000-128,000 psi

Not Rated

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Color: Black
Temperature Range: See table
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Strong and lightweight, these rods are made of carbon fiber, the strongest composite we offer. Carbon fiber is comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum yet lighter in weight. These rods are often used to build frames and structures.

12" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Min. Temp., °F	Max. Temp., °F		Each
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/32"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000
1/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000
5/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
5/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
24" Lg.
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000
3/32"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000
1/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
5/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
5/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
36" Lg.
0.011"	-0.007" to 0.007"	0°	250°	0000000	0000
0.039"	-0.007" to 0.007"	0°	250°	0000000	0000
48" Lg.
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/32"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
5/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
5/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000

Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon
Fiber Sheets with Foam Core

Color: Black
Temperature Range: 0° F to 250° F
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

A layer of foam is sandwiched between two pieces of carbon fiber to make these sheets even lighter than standard carbon fiber sheets. Carbon fiber is the strongest composite we offer. It’s comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum and is often used to build frames and structures.

6" × 12"
Thickness	Thick. Tolerance	Appearance		Each
1/4"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Checked	0000000	0000000
12" × 12"
1/4"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Checked	0000000	000000
24" × 48"
1/4"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Checked	0000000	00000000

Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Square Tubes

Color: Black
Temperature Range: 0° F to 250° F
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Often used to build frames and structures, these square tubes are made of carbon fiber, the strongest composite we offer. Carbon fiber is comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum yet lighter in weight.

Outside				Inside
Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Ht.	Ht. Tolerance	Wd.	Ht.		Each
12" Lg.
0.04" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
0.83"	-0.02" to 0.02"	0.83"	-0.02" to 0.02"	3/4"	3/4"	0000000	000000
1.08"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1.08"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1"	1"	0000000	00000
0.06" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
1.37"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1.37"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	0000000	00000
32" Lg.
0.04" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
0.83"	-0.02" to 0.02"	0.83"	-0.02" to 0.02"	3/4"	3/4"	0000000	000000
1.08"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1.08"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1"	1"	0000000	000000
0.06" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
1.37"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1.37"	-0.02" to 0.02"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	0000000	000000

Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Round Tubes

Made of carbon fiber, these are the strongest composite round tubes we offer. Carbon fiber is comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum yet lighter in weight. These round tubes are often used to build frames and structures.

Plain Tubes

Color: Black
Max. Temperature: 180° F
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

12" Lg.
Wall Thick.	OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance		Each
0.01"	0.039"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.02"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.02"	0.078"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.039"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.02"	0.118"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.079"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.02"	0.236"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.196"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.04"	0.197"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.118"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.04"	0.314"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.236"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.04"	0.393"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.314"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.041"	0.472"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.39"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
39" Lg.
0.01"	0.039"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.02"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.02"	0.078"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.039"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
0.02"	0.118"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.079"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0000000	0000
0.02"	0.236"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.196"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0000000	00000
0.04"	0.197"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.118"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0000000	00000
0.04"	0.314"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.236"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0000000	00000
0.04"	0.393"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.314"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0000000	00000
0.041"	0.472"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.39"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0000000	00000
72" Lg.
0.01"	0.039"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.02"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.02"	0.078"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.039"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.02"	0.118"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.079"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.02"	0.236"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.196"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.04"	0.197"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.118"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.04"	0.314"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.236"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.04"	0.393"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.314"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
0.041"	0.472"	-0.006" to 0.006"	0.39"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000

Checked Tubes

Color: Black
Max. Temperature: See table
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Wall Thick.	Wall Thick. Tolerance	OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Max. Temp., °F		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1/32"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1"	-0.012" to 0.012"	15/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	180°	0000000	000000	000000	0000000
0.041"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.832"	-0.012" to 0.012"	3/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	250°	0000000	00000	00000	000000
0.042"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.584"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1/2"	-0.006" to 0.006"	250°	0000000	00000	00000	000000
0.042"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1.334"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1 1/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	250°	0000000	00000	000000	000000
0.05"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1.6"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1 1/2"	-0.006" to 0.006"	250°	0000000	00000	000000	000000
0.06"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1.12"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1"	-0.006" to 0.006"	250°	0000000	00000	000000	000000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1 5/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1 3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	180°	0000000	00000	000000	000000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1 5/8"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1 1/2"	-0.006" to 0.006"	180°	0000000	00000	000000	000000
1/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1 7/8"	-0.012" to 0.012"	1 3/4"	-0.006" to 0.006"	180°	0000000	00000	000000	000000

Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Half Rounds

Color: Black
Temperature Range: 0° F to 250° F
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

These half rounds are made of carbon fiber, our strongest composite material. They are often used to build frames and structures. Carbon fiber is comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum yet lighter in weight.

		36" Lg.		78" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each		Each
0.039"	-0.007" to 0.007"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
0.15"	-0.007" to 0.007"	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Sheets and Bars

Color: Black
Temperature Range: See table
Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Made of the strongest composite we offer, these carbon fiber sheets, bars, and strips are often used to build frames and structures. Carbon fiber is comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum yet lighter in weight.

Sheets

6" × 6"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Appearance	Min. Temp.	Max. Temp., °F		Each
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.037" to 0.037"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
6" × 12"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.037" to 0.037"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
12" × 12"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.037" to 0.037"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
12" × 24"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
12" × 36"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.037" to 0.037"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
12" × 48"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
3/4"	-0.037" to 0.037"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
24" × 24"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
3/4"	-0.037" to 0.037"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
24" × 48"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000000
36" × 36"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000000
3/8"	-0.018" to 0.018"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000000
48" × 48"
1/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000000
3/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Checked	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000000

Plain Bars

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Min. Temp.	Max. Temp., °F		Each
0.019"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.118"	48"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	000000
0.034"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.121"	48"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
0.04"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.166"	48"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
0.057"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.177"	48"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
0.07"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.437"	48"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
0.092"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.220"	48"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.325"	12"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.005" to 0.005"	1/2"	12"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000

Checked Bars

			12" Lg.		24" Lg.
Wd.	Min. Temp.	Max. Temp., °F		Each		Each
1/32" Thick. (-0.003" to 0.003")
1"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
2"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/16" Thick. (-0.004" to 0.004")
1"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/8" Thick. (-0.006" to 0.006")
1"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/16" Thick. (-0.006" to 0.006")
1"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	180°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/4" Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008")
1"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
3/8" Thick. (-0.018" to 0.018")
1"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
3"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
1/2" Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
1"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
3"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
3/4" Thick. (-0.037" to 0.037")
1"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
3"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
1" Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05")
1"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
2"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3"	Not Rated	180°	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Adhesive-Back Bars

			Adhesive
Wd.	Lg.	Appearance	Type	Max. Temp., °F	Temp. Range, °F		Each
0.015" Thick. (-0.003" to 0.003")
2"	48"	Checked	Acrylate	210°	0° to 190°	0000000	000000
3"	48"	Checked	Acrylate	210°	0° to 190°	0000000	00000
6"	48"	Checked	Acrylate	210°	0° to 190°	0000000	000000
12"	48"	Checked	Acrylate	210°	0° to 190°	0000000	000000
24"	48"	Checked	Acrylate	210°	0° to 190°	000000	000000

Create-Your-Own Composites

Mold custom-shaped composite parts by layering your choice of fabric 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 have a temperature range of 0° to 250° F.

Fabric with a twill weave provides equal strength in all directions.

Fabric with a unidirectional weave has most of its fibers running in one direction. This weave is preferred when making tubular parts, such as vehicle frames, where linear strength is required.

Carbon fiber fabric provides the highest strength of all our composite fabrics.