Unidirectional carbon fibres (UD)
Unidirectional carbon fibres for laminates whose design requires a main fibre orientation. Compare available constructions, areal weights and widths before selecting the material.
What to consider when choosing
UD carbon for an oriented laminate
Products in this subcategory are described for structural laminates with a defined direction. The material orientation should follow the part design, not an aesthetic preference or fabric weight alone.
Check the data sheet for material construction, including any supporting yarns or layers, and suitability for the resin. For narrow bands, browse tapes; for multiple orientations, browse multiaxials.
Applications and material selection
UD references are described for laminates requiring strength in a particular direction. Lay-up orientation therefore comes first; then compare width, areal weight and stabilisation to prepare the part's cut pieces.
For narrow strips browse carbon fibre tapes; when the design combines several orientations, compare multiaxial carbon fibre materials.
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