Virgin Carbon Fibre Chopped Tow (12mm)

This chopped carbon fibre tow is made from 100% virgin carbon fibre tow, cut (or chopped) to consistent length of ~12mm. This specification of chopped tow is often used as reinforcement in compression moulded or injection moulded carbon fibre reinforced components, often referred to as forged carbon fibre.

Made with virgin tow, CT12 offers a higher level of consistency and purity compared to chopped tow products made from fibre recycled from surplus converted woven or multiaxial reinforcements, whereby the recovered fibre will usually contain traces of binders or stitching from the recycled reinforcement. It also offers superior mechanical performance compared to fibre recovered from cured laminates by pyrolysis, whereby 'sizing' on the fibre, critical for ensuring a good bond between the matrix and the fibre, is usually removed or degraded by the pyrolysis process.

Cosmetic Appearance

Although CT12 is made from virgin tow, it is manufactured using tow from a variety of sources and therefore some variation in appearance will naturally occur. For this reason, it is generally not suggested for purely cosmetic/visual applications, such as forged carbon fibre skinning, especially if larger 'chips' of flat tow are the desired appearance.

Units of sale

This chopped tow carbon fibre it is sold by weight and is available in 150g, 750g and 1.5kg pack sizes. Please choose the pack size you require from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.

Processing

Chopped tow carbon fibre is compatible with all common resin systems including epoxy, vinylester and polyester.

River Tables: Chopped tow carbon can be used in river tables and intricate detail around wood to create the unique forged carbon effect.

Resin Casting: Chopped tow carbon fibre can be used in resin casting in both silicone and plastic moulds intricate details as the small fibres wet out easily and get into the fine gaps that may otherwise bridge and become resin rich or voids.

Surface coating: Chopped tow carbon fibre can be used to make worktops and other surfaces albeit often it is quicker and easier to back fill it into a mould to get a smooth finish straight away once cured. This is similar to how we did it on our river table albeit on a larger scale.

Suitable Applications

As a high performance, environmentally friendly recycled material chopped tow carbon fibre is suitable for a wide range of application including:

• Cosmetic feature castings
• River tables
• Cosmetic Surface coating
• Casting resin reinforcement

Safety

This product is made up of chopped strands and particles that are small and will become airborne when the material is scooped, moved or mixed. Always wear protective gloves and a dust mask when handling this product in its raw state.