Our carbon fibre sheet is made from pre-preg* T300 'High Strength' grade carbon fibre, cured at 120deg C under a complete vacuum, which compresses the sheet onto the mould surface and produces a perfect gloss finish. How much does it compress the surface? How about 9.5 tonnes per square metre!!! As with all epoxy composite materials this sheet is very tough, and will withstand temperatures of over 100deg C. It is also completely resistant to corrosion and will last just about for ever.
Please note that our standard sheet product has a single gloss surface (A Surface) and a matt reverse surface (B Surface).
Carbon fibre sheet is 4 to 6 times stronger than aluminium sheet of the same thickness so be careful not to over spec! If you are unsure which thickness will suit you best. If in doubt browse the thicknesses - each one some recomendations for use. As you will see, the sheet is divided into a range of thicknesses to enable you to select the right product quickly and simply.
*Pre-preg is the term given to a composite reinforcement such as carbon or glassfibre which has been 'pre-impregnated' with an epoxy resin and hardener (pre-mixed) Unlike an ambient cure resin and hardener mix however, this resin system requires high temperature to make it cure or set.
Our carbon fibre sheet is made from pre-preg* T300 'High Strength' grade carbon fibre, cured at 120deg C under a complete vacuum, which compresses the sheet onto the mould surface and produces a perfect gloss finish. How much does it compress the surface? How about 9.5 tonnes per square metre!!! As with all epoxy composite materials this sheet is very tough, and will withstand temperatures of over 100deg C. It is also completely resistant to corrosion and will last just about for ever.