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HexTow® HM50

HexTow® HM50 carbon fiber is a continuous, high strength, high strain, PAN based fiber available in 12,000 (12K) filament count tows. This fiber has been surface treated and can be sized to improve its interlaminar shear properties, handling characteristics, and structural properties, and is suggested for use in prepregging, filament winding, braiding, and pultrusion. Data and information shown are preliminary

Brand: HexTow (24 products)

Reinforcement Material: Carbon Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Roving

Processing Methods: Filament Winding, Prepreg Processing, Pultrusion

Features: Ease of Handling, Easy Handling, High Strength

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
TwistNever Twisted--
Tensile Modulus (Chord 6000-1000)345GPa-
Ultimate Elongation at Failure1.5%-
Density1.73g/cm3-
Weight/Length (12K)0.39g/m-
Approximate Yield (12K)2.58m/g-
Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K)0.22mm2-
Filament Diameter4.8microns-
Tensile Strength5860Mpa

Packaging & Availability

Available Sizing

Sizing compatible with various resin systems, based on application are available to improve handling characteristics and structural properties