Sizings Available with HEXTOW® Continuous Carbon Fiber Products
| DESIGNATION |
FIBER OUT-LIFE |
SIZE COMPATIBILITY* |
RECOMMENDED USES |
SIZING LEVEL |
| Unsized |
Indefinite |
Epoxy, Phenolic, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane, Polyester, Polysulfones, Cyanate Ester, Vinyl Ester, Nylon, BMI, PES, PEEK, PEKK, PES, PVC, Polyimide, Polypropylene |
Prepreg Tape |
0 |
| G |
12-Months |
Epoxy, Phenolic, Polyurethane |
Weaving
Prepreg Tape |
0.8 - 1.2
0.2 - 0.4 |
| GP |
Indefinite |
Epoxy, Phenolic, Vinyl Ester, Polyurethane and Cyanate Ester |
Weaving & Filament Winding
Prepreg Tape |
0.8 - 1.2
0.2 - 0.4 |
| H |
Indefinite |
Epoxy |
Weaving |
0.8 - 1.2 |
| R |
Indefinite |
Epoxy, Polyester |
Filament Winding |
1.2 - 1.6 |
| GS |
36-Months |
Epoxy, Vinyl Ester, Polyurethane |
Prepreg Tape |
0.3 - 0.7 |
| E |
Indefinite |
Epoxy, Polyester |
Prepreg Tape, Weaving, Pultrusion, & Filament Winding |
0.9 - 1.3 |
| J |
Indefinite |
Epoxy |
Weaving |
0.8 - 1.2 |
* Compatibility with these Matrices is considered theoretically compatible. Hexcel cannot guarantee their results.