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HexTow® IMA

HexTow® IMA carbon fiber is a continuous, high performance, intermediate modulus, 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. It is suggested for use in prepregging. The unique properties of HexTow® IMA fiber, such as higher tensile strength and modulus, as well as good shear strength, allow structural designers to achieve both higher safety margins for both stiffness and strength critical applications.

Brand: HexTow (24 products)

Reinforcement Material: Carbon Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Roving

Processing Methods: Prepreg Processing

Features: Ease of Handling, Easy Handling, High Strength

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Carbon Fiber
Reinforcement Form: Roving
Reinforcement Material: Carbon Fibers
Composite Materials Functions: Reinforcement
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Reinforcements
Carbon Fiber

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Ease of Handling,
High Strength

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Refining & Gas Processing
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Power & Utilities,
Renewable Energy
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Composites End Use: Tanks
Composites Processing Methods: Prepreg Processing

Properties

Physical Form

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Carbon Content	95	%	-
Fiber volume	60	%	-
Density	1.79	g/cm3	-
Twist	Never Twisted	-	-
Weight/Length (12K)	0.446	g/m	-
Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K)	0.25	mm2	-
Ultimate Elongation at Failure (12K)	1.9	%	-
Filament Diameter	5.1	microns	-
Tensile Strength (12K)	6067	Mpa	-
Tensile Modulus (Chord 6000-1000)	298	GPa	-
Approximate Yield (12K)	2.25	m/g	-
Tensile Strength	2935	Mpa	ASTM D3039
Tensile Modulus	176	GPa	ASTM D3039
Tensile Strain	1.5	%	ASTM D3039
Short Beam Shear Strength	119	Mpa	ASTM D2344
Compressive Strength	1903	Mpa	ASTM Mod. D695
Open Hole Tensile Strength	477	Mpa	ASTM D5766
Open Hole Compressive Strength	309	Mpa	ASTM D6484

Regulatory & Compliance

Certification: This carbon fiber is manufactured to Hexcel aerospace specification HS-CP-6000. A copy of this specification is available upon request. A Certification of Analysis will be provided with each shipment.

Packaging & Availability

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