Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applications
High operating temperature environments where excellent chemicals resistance, electrical properties, heat aging, dimensional capability, and mechanical properties are required.
ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber has market-leading properties at a market-leading price. ZOLTEK products are increasing the energy output of wind turbines, creating more fuel efficient vehicles, and lifting other industries to new levels of performance.
Automotive - Our cost-effective solutions and our ability to provide long-term price and supply commitments has many automotive manufacturers turning to ZOLTEK as a resource for increasing the efficiency and value-structure of their processes.
Wind Energy - ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber is the industry standard for carbon fiber wind energy reinforcement
Friction Resistance - Our carbon braking materials are manufactured to withstand extreme braking conditions that demand resistance to harsh temperature and chemical environments.
Civil Engineering - ZOLTEK PX35 fabrics are often utilized in the repair or upgrade of concrete structures including bridges, columns, and beams.
Marine - Tough, durable carbon composite materials stand up to the extremes of marine environments.
Energy Storage - Carbon fiber based energy storage solutions balance power and energy output with grid demand and allow for energy generation and transmission optimization.
Sporting Goods - The high-strength, high modulus and light-weight properties of carbon fiber have taken sporting goods to the next level of performance.
3D Printing - Our carbon fiber enables the production of cost-efficient filament for the manufacture of structural production parts and prototypes.
Oil & Gas - ZOLTEK’s deepwater products provide less weight and more stiffness and strength to deepwater oil exploration – enabling deepwater systems to operate at depths unreachable with traditional materials.
Pressure Vessels - The benefits of carbon fiber as a light-weight alternative to other materials combined with its durability and corrosion resistance properties have been driving innovation for decades.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Carbon Fiber Loading (PEI) | 40 | % | — |
| Sizing Content( by weight) | 1.50±0.5 | % | — |
| Tensile Strength (PEEK) | 228 | Mpa | ASTM D638 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.20 | % | — |
| Tensile Strength (PEI) | 190 | Mpa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (PEI) | 26 | GPa | ASTM D638 |
| Unpacked Bulk Density | min. 350 | g/L | — |
| Elongation (PEI) | 1.5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Fiber Length (nominal) | 6 | mm | — |
| Flexural Strength (PEI) | 317 | Mpa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (PEI) | 23 | GPa | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact - Notched (PEI) | 64 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact - Unnotched (PEI) | 603 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Carbon Fiber Loading (PEEK) | 40 | % | — |
| Tensile Modulus (PEEK) | 31 | GPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation (PEEK) | 1.4 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength (PEEK) | 360 | Mpa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (PEEK) | 28 | GPa | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact - Notched (PEEK) | 60 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact - Unnotched (PEEK) | 700 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certification
ZOLTEK PX35 Chopped Fiber is manufactured in accordance with ZOLTEK’s written and published data. A Certificate of Conformance is provided with each shipment.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Each pallet contains 45 boxes and has a net weight of 900 kg (1,984 lb).
- Each box is 14.5” x 14.5” x 14.5” (36.8 cm x 36.8 cm x 36.8 cm) and contains 20 kg (44.1 lb) of chopped fiber in a polyethylene bag.
- Chopped fiber is also available in 227 kg (500 lb) super sacks.