TeXtreme 5021 - HS Unidirectional Spread Tow Carbon Fiber Tape 12k 2.36oz/80gsm 1.97in/50mm 100m Roll

This very high performance tape consists of carbon fiber yarn that has been carefully spread out into an ultra-light, ultra-strong tape. These tapes are the same material used in our TeXtreme Spread Tow fabrics. These tapes use narrow 12k carbon yarn which is spread out into widths that can range from 20mm up to 50mm. This tape is used in the same fashion as a typical uni carbon tape, however most uni tapes are 300gsm or more. These ultra-light tapes let you apply just the amount of reinforcement needed so you can achieve the best performing and lightest part possible. TeXtreme fabrics come in three different strengths. HS for High Strength, IM for intermediate modulus and HM for high modulus. This material has been lightly coated on one side with a formulated epoxy binder to hold the material together for handling and cutting. This material will not fray apart when cut and has similar working properties to a prepreg. The weight of the fabric does not include the weight of the binder, however the weight of the binder can be included in the amount of epoxy needed for the laminate. For the best cosmetics, the side without the binder should be placed onto the mold surface. The fabric is shipped with a plastic liner on one side to prevent the binder from sticking to the layer beneath it. The binder will start to soften at 65° F for improved processing at room temp. Key Benefits to TeXtreme:

• Reduced weight by 20% or more.
• Able to achieve lighter and more cost effective material than any 1k carbon fabric
• Smoother and less porous surface finish than traditional woven fabrics
• Unique, distinct and highly desirable appearance
• Increased marketing benefit for using materials that are currently in use in F-1 and NASCAR racing
• Less Epoxy needed which lowers Epoxy Costs