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HexTow® Chopped Fiber

HexTow® Chopped Fiber

HexTow® Chopped Fiber

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: HexTow® PAN-based carbon fiber is available in 1/4 inch chopped lengths, designed for compatibility with various resin matrix systems. The fibers are small, thin, rectangular flakes, lightly held together by sizing, which aids in processing.
Specifications: The chopped carbon fiber is available in four types, with varying percentages of IM and AS carbon fibers. All types have a fiber length of 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) and are packaged in 40 lbs (18.1 kg) boxes.
Sizing Systems: Three sizing systems are available, each with specific compatibility with different resin matrices such as polyamide, polycarbonate, and epoxy. Sizing content ranges from 3% to 8% by weight.
Performance Characteristics: The addition of chopped carbon fiber enhances strength, modulus, fatigue and creep resistance, thermal and electrical conductivity, and wear resistance, while reducing thermal expansion and shrinkage.
Certification and Packaging: The carbon fiber is manufactured to Hexcel industrial specification HS-CP-1000, with a Certification of Conformance provided with each shipment. Packaging is designed to prevent damage, with labeling including fiber type, lot number, and net weight.
Safety Information: Users should obtain and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using the product.
Company Information: Hexcel is a leading supplier of composite materials, offering a wide range of products including HexTow® carbon fibers, HexForce® reinforcements, and HexPly® prepregs.
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HexTow® Chopped Fiber-1

HexTow® chopped fiberCarbon Fiber HexTow® PAN based carbon fiber is available in 1/4 inch chopped fiber lengths, sized for compatibility with various resin matrix systems and processes. The chopped product is small, thin, rectangular flake, 1/4 inch long by 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide. The individual filaments are lightly held together by the sizing and will break apart during subsequent processing. The specially formulated sizing systems, in addition to improving bonding, produce a higher bulk density that aids in blending operations and in the flow through mechanical feed systems. Addition of chopped carbon fiber to molding compounds produces a material that exhibits high strength and modulus, excellent fatigue and creep resistance, low thermal expansion, electrical and thermal conductivity, excellent friction and wear resistance, and low shrinkage. Available Chopped Carbon Fiber Products Compatibility with these Matrices is considered theoretically compatible. Hexcel cannot guarantee their results. Copyright © 2016 - Hexcel Corporation - All Rights Reserved 1

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HexTow® Chopped Fiber-2

HexTow® chopped fiber Carbon Fiber Product Data Sheet Carbon Fiber Certification This carbon fiber is manufactured to Hexcel industrial specification HS-CP-1000. A copy of this specification is available upon request. A Certification of Conformance will be provided with each shipment. Available Sizing Chopped carbon fiber sized with other resins (to customer’s specifications) will be considered on special request. Contact our technical team for additional information. Packaging Chopped carbon fiber is packaged in polyethylene bags and packed in boxes typically containing 40 pounds. Each box shipped...

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