grahamc Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Is a 12k carbon weave any good? What is the scale and how does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Continuous thin carbon fibers are collected to bundles with 500 or more (up to 48000) single fibers. Using “k” as the abbreviation for “thousand”, they are defined as 0.5k up to 48k. Typical numbers are 0.5k, 1k, 3k, 6k, 12k, 18k, 24k, 48k. Found this, so not sure how it works... For example if the use is a carbon fibre bonnet, I have no idea what sort of weave would be used VS a carbon fibre arrow VS a carbon fibre road bike frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 IMO its not suitable for a bonnet. With its high weight and thicker strands, it will be more difficult to lay up than a lighter weight CF weave. If you have a local supplier you're best nipping in to have a look at their stock and have a chat with them so you can determine what effect your after weave-wise. Personally I'd be looking @ 3k, the type of twill is down to personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 IMO its not suitable for a bonnet. With its high weight and thicker strands, it will be more difficult to lay up than a lighter weight CF weave. If you have a local supplier you're best nipping in to have a look at their stock and have a chat with them so you can determine what effect your after weave-wise. Personally I'd be looking @ 3k, the type of twill is down to personal preference. Thanks for the comments, its not for a bonnet, its for a carbon frame on a road bike. Not sure I have a local manufacturer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Have you tried Pm'ing this guy applying for trader status, he is a carbon fibre guy and may be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Have you tried Pm'ing this guy applying for trader status, he is a carbon fibre guy and may be able to help you. No yet, will do now. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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