CarbonGewebe

CarbonGewebe, often translated as carbon fiber fabric or carbon cloth, is a material made from woven carbon fibers. These fibers are produced by the pyrolysis of organic precursor materials, typically polyacrylonitrile (PAN), in the absence of oxygen. The resulting carbon fibers are extremely strong, stiff, and lightweight, possessing excellent electrical and thermal conductivity.

The weaving process aligns the carbon fibers into a textile structure, which can be arranged in various patterns such as plain weave, twill weave, or satin weave. This woven structure provides a degree of flexibility and conformability to the material, making it suitable for complex shapes. CarbonGewebe is commonly used as a reinforcement in composite materials, particularly with polymer resins like epoxy. When impregnated with resin and cured, it forms a strong, lightweight composite structure.

Applications for CarbonGewebe are widespread due to its advantageous properties. It is extensively used in aerospace for aircraft components, in the automotive industry for structural parts and body panels, and in sporting goods such as bicycle frames, tennis rackets, and golf clubs. Its high strength-to-weight ratio also makes it valuable in the construction of high-performance boats and in specialized industrial applications where durability and low mass are critical. The precise properties of the fabric can be tailored by varying the type of carbon fiber used, the weave pattern, and the fabric's weight.