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HexTow® AS4D (Aerospace)

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HexTow® AS4D carbon fiber is a continuous, high strength, high strain, PAN based fiber available in 12,000 (12K) filament count tows. This fiber has been surface treated and can be sized to improve its interlaminar shear properties, handling characteristics, and structural properties, and is suggested for use in prepregging, filament winding, braiding, and pultrusion

Reinforcement Material: Carbon Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Roving

Processing Methods: Filament Winding, Prepreg Processing, Pultrusion

Features: Ease of Handling, Easy Handling, High Strength

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.79g/cm3
Carbon Content94%
TwistNever Twisted
Tensile Modulus (Chord 6000-1000)241GPa
Ultimate Elongation at Failure1.8%
Weight/Length (12K)0.765g/m
Approximate Yield (12K)1.31m/g
Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K)0.43mm2
Filament Diameter6.7microns
Tensile Strength4826Mpa

Regulatory & Compliance

Certification

This carbon fiber is manufactured to Hexcel aerospace grade specification HS-CP-4000. A copy of this specification is available upon request. A Certification of Analysis will be provided with each shipment of HSCP-4000 fiber.

Packaging & Availability

Available Sizing

Sizing compatible with various resin systems, based on application are available to improve handling characteristics and structural properties.