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HexTow® IM7

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HexTow® IM7 carbon fiber is a continuous, high performance, intermediate modulus, 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. It is suggested for use in weaving, prepregging, filament winding, braiding, and pultrusion. The unique properties of HexTow® IM7 fiber, such as higher tensile strength and modulus, as well as good shear strength, allow structural designers to achieve both higher safety margins for both stiffness and strength critical applications. IM7-G 12K (0.25%) carbon fiber has been qualified to NMS 818 Carbon Fiber Specification (NCAMP). This allows customers to call out an industry standard, aerospace grade carbon fiber without the need to write and maintain their own specification.

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

Carbon Fiber

Reinforcement Form

Roving

Reinforcement Material

Carbon Fibers

Composite Materials Functions

Reinforcement

Technologies

Composite Materials

Product Families

Composite Materials — Reinforcements

Carbon Fiber

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Ease of Handling,

High Strength

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining

Refining & Gas Processing

Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities

Power & Utilities,

Renewable Energy

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation

Composites End Use

Tanks

Composites Processing Methods

Filament Winding,

Prepreg Processing,

Pultrusion

Properties

Physical Form

Fiber

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Content95%—
Fiber volume60%—
Density1.78g/cm3—
TwistNever Twisted——
Ultimate Elongation at Failure 6K1.8%—
Ultimate Elongation at Failure 12K1.8%—
Tensile Strain1.6%ASTM D3039
Tensile Modulus (Chord 6000-1000)276GPa—
Approximate Yield (12K)2.24m/g—
Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K)0.25mm2—
Filament Diameter5.2microns—
Tensile Strength 6K5516Mpa—
Tensile Strength 12K5688Mpa—
Weight/Length 6K0.223g/m—
Weight/Length 12K0.446g/m—
Approximate Yield 6K4.48m/g—
Tow Cross-Sectional Area 6K0.13mm2—
Tensile Strength2723MpaASTM D3039
Tensile Modulus164GPaASTM D3039
Flexural Strength1862MpaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus152GPaASTM D790
Short Beam Shear Strength128MpaASTM D2344
Compressive Strength1689MpaASTM Mod. D695
Compressive Modulus150GpaASTM Mod. D695
Open Hole Tensile Strength428MpaASTM D5766
Open Hole Compressive Strength337MpaASTM D6484
90º Tensile Strength64.1MpaASTM D3039

Regulatory & Compliance

Certification

This carbon fiber is manufactured to Hexcel aerospace grade specification HS-CP-5000. A copy of this specification is available upon request. A Certification of Analysis will be provided with each shipment.

Packaging & Availability

Available Sizing

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