Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product Type
- Carbon (12K) fiber content: 58%
- Modified PMMA thermoplastic resin: 42%
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- Twill weave of 12K carbon fibers
- Bi-directional carbon reinforcement
- Lightest weight and thin
- Color: Black (natural carbon)
- Available with ENVIR-Bond® tie layers for injection overmolding.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Composites Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
- Sport & Recreation
- Footwear
- Skates
Properties
- Appearance
- Black (Natural Carbon)
- Thermal Properties
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Bonding Temperature | 55 to 60 (131–140) | °C (°F) | — |
Forming Temperature | 195 to 200 (383–392) | °C (°F) | — |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Size | Cut to customer specifications from sheet of 91 x 122 cm (36 x 48 inches) | — | — |
Specific Gravity | 1.44 | g/cc | — |
Thickness | Available in single or multiple laminates | — | — |
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
Stable indefinitely at 25°C (77°F) Materials must be dried prior to heating and thermoforming. Please refer to the TPMC Processing Instructions.