HexTow® HM50 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

Chemical Family
Reinforcement Form
Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
TwistNever Twisted
Tensile Modulus (Chord 6000-1000)345GPa
Ultimate Elongation at Failure1.5%
Density1.73g/cm3
Weight/Length (12K)0.39g/m
Approximate Yield (12K)2.58m/g
Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K)0.22mm2
Filament Diameter4.8microns
Tensile Strength5860Mpa

Packaging & Availability

Available Sizing

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