Chopped Fiber is used in compression and injection molding compounds to produce machine parts, gears and chemical valves. The finished products have excellent corrosion, creep and fatigue resistance, plus high strength and stiffness characteristics.
For more information consult our HexTow® Chopped Fiber Datasheet as well as our HexTow® Carbon Fiber Selector Guide
Chopped Carbon Fiber Type | |||||
Property | Units | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
IM Carbon Fiber | % | 100 | 50 - 100 | 0 - 100 | 0 |
AS Carbon Fiber | % | 0 | 0 - 50 | 100 - 0 | 100 |
Fiber Length* | in | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
mm | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
Standard Packaging | lbs | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
kg | 18.1 | 18.1 | 18.1 | 18.1 |
Sizing Available with HexTow® Chopped Carbon Fiber Product
Sizing type | Units | XX00 | XX25 | BR102 |
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Sizing Content | wt. % | 3 - 7% | 4 - 8% | |
Size Compatibility** | Polyamide (nylon) | Polyamide (nylon), Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene sulfide, Polyurethane, PEI, Polyester | Polycarbonate, Polysulfone, Epoxy |