Quality Woven Carbon Prepregs
Axiom Materials formulates and manufactures prepreg utilizing resin systems including epoxy, phenolic, polyester, cyanate ester, polyimide and bismaleimide. Todays demanding operational environments require manufacturers have options for performance materials that meet their needs whether it is at -70°F to 900°F.
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In the relentless pursuit of superior performance, weight reduction, and unmatched durability, advanced materials are paramount. For industries demanding the absolute best, woven carbon prepregs stand as a revolutionary solution. At Axiom Materials, we specialize in providing high-quality woven carbon prepregs, engineered to elevate your products to new heights.
Woven carbon prepregs are composite materials comprising a woven carbon fiber reinforcement pre-impregnated with a resin matrix. This precise combination offers a unique blend of strength, stiffness, and lightweight properties. The woven structure provides exceptional multi-directional strength, while the pre-impregnation ensures consistent resin distribution and optimal fiber-to-resin ratios, leading to predictable and repeatable performance.
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Carbon fiber’s inherent strength, coupled with the optimized resin matrix, delivers components with unparalleled strength and stiffness while minimizing weight. This is crucial for applications where performance and efficiency are critical, such as aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods.
Superior Durability and Fatigue Resistance: The woven structure enhances the material’s resistance to impact and fatigue, ensuring long-term reliability and structural integrity even in demanding environments.
Design Flexibility: Woven carbon prepregs can be tailored to specific application requirements through variations in weave patterns, fiber types, and resin systems. This versatility allows for the creation of complex shapes and optimized designs.
Consistent Quality and Repeatability: The pre-impregnation process ensures uniform resin distribution, eliminating variations in material properties and guaranteeing consistent performance across production runs.
Reduced Manufacturing Time and Costs: Prepregs simplify the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for resin mixing and wet lay-up techniques. This results in faster cycle times, reduced labor costs, and improved process control.
Enhanced Surface Finish: Woven carbon prepregs offer a smooth, high-quality surface finish, reducing the need for extensive post-processing and improving the aesthetic appeal of finished products.
At Axiom, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality woven carbon prepregs and exceptional customer service. Our team of experts possesses extensive knowledge and experience in composite materials and can assist you in selecting the optimal prepreg solution for your specific application. We offer a wide range of prepreg materials, including various weave patterns, fiber types, and resin systems, to meet your unique requirements.
We understand the importance of reliability and performance. Therefore we maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure that our products meet the highest industry standards. Contact us today to learn more about our 1 woven carbon prepreg solutions and how we can help you achieve your performance goals.
Product | Description | Applications | Form | Matrix Color | Max. Short Term Use Temp, °F (°C) | Max. Continuous Operating Temp, °F (°C) | Comments |
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AX-5112T | High Toughness, Flame Retardant Epoxy Carbon Prepreg | High toughness, flame retardant laminates, ducting, & honeycomb panels | Woven Prepreg, solution coated | Off-white on black | 250°F (121°C) | 200°F (93°C) | Meets FAR 25.853 |
AX-5170 | Cyanate Ester Carbon Prepreg | High service temperature laminates | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Clear on black | 260°F (127°C) | 700°F (371°C) | 700°F service achieved using 550°F post cure |
AX-5180 | Low OSU / FST Epoxy Carbon Prepreg | Aircraft interior laminates & panels, A/C ducting | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | White on black | 250°F (121°C) | 250°F (121°C) | Meets FAR 25.853 & FST / OSU requirements. Color variations available. |
AX-5201XL | Toughened Epoxy Carbon Laminating Prepreg Extra-long Outlife | High strength laminates requiring good structural properties and/or high clarity | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Clear or black on black | Variable | 250°F (121°C) | Flame Retardant (XL/FR) variant available |
AX-5202HT | High Temp Cosmetic Epoxy Carbon Prepreg | UV resistant parts requiring high thermal resistance | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Clear on black | Variable | 425°F (218°C) | Used extensively in autosport applications |
AX-5205 | Epoxy Carbon Prepreg for High Quality Surface | Low temp or standard temp option for laminates requiring a high quality surface and cosmetic appearance | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Clear or black on black | Variable | 250°F (121°C) | Low temp cure grade available (S) |
AX-5206 | Toughened Epoxy Carbon Laminating Prepreg | High toughness laminates for prosthetics and race car industry | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | White or black on black | Variable | 250°F (121°C) | More toughened than AX-5201 series |
AX-5209 | High Quality Surface Epoxy Carbon Prepreg | High clarity, low void content laminates requiring low temperature initial cure | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Clear on black | 150°F (66°C) initial, 210°F (99°C) final | 250°F (121°C) | Low temperature initial cure, then free-standing post cure to achieve Tg |
AX-5220 | High Temperature Epoxy Laminating Carbon Prepreg | High temperature laminates, high temperature ducting | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Clear on black | 350°F (177°C) | 400°F (204°C) | Post cure recommended for peak performance. FR grade available. |
AX-5260EL | Epoxy Carbon Tooling Prepreg | Low temperature cure, high temperature service tooling | Woven Prepreg (1 or 2-side coated) | Black on black | 125°F (52°C) initial, 380°F (193°C) final | 375°F (191°C) | Low temperature initial cure, then free-standing post cure to achieve Tg |
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