SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Revchem Composites as a new distributor of SP-High Modulus branded products for the west coast of the ...

This fibre has a linear density of 725 g/km (tex) with a filament diameter of 6.5 micrometres. The higher yield provides increased productivity during the carbon fibre composite conversion process ...

(Nanowerk News) Carbon nanotubes are a novel material that is 100 times stronger than steel while only one-fourth its weight, and have electrical conductivity as high as that of copper. If fibers ...

Carbon nanotubes are a strong and lightweight material with high electrical conductivity, which could potentially surpass the performance of existing carbon fibers. However, producing fibers with ...

Polymer science advancements are leading to a tenfold increase in plastics use in motion control components within five years. New thermoplastic composites approach metal strength and modulus but with ...

As a leading manufacturer of FRP composites, Strongwell adheres to hundreds of engineering standards. ASTM D790 is among the most utilized specifications in the plastics industry. In this article, ...

Figure 1. (click to enlarge) Available in tape or rod form, carbon-fiber composites are increasingly being used in place of metals for implants. The basic mechanical principles behind implants used ...

There is little doubt that the composites industry would not be what it is today without the maturation of carbon fiber products used in aerospace and industrial applications. But that does not change ...