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Carbon Fiber

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  • Material Composition:

    • Made from thin strands of carbon atoms bonded together in a crystalline structure.

  • Strength:

    • Very high tensile strength.

    • Excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

  • Weight:

    • Lighter than fiberglass.

  • Flexibility:

    • Very stiff and rigid.

  • Durability:

    • High impact resistance.

    • Very resistant to fatigue and environmental factors.

  • Cost:

    • Significantly more expensive than fiberglass.

  • Applications:

    • Widely used in aerospace, automotive racing, sports equipment, and high-performance applications.

    • Suitable for critical structural components where weight savings and high strength are essential.

Forged Carbon Fiber

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  • Material Composition:

    • Made from chopped carbon fibers combined with resin and compressed in a mold to form a solid composite.​

  • Strength:

    • High tensile strength, though slightly lower than traditional woven carbon fiber.

    • Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, but slightly lower stiffness than woven.

  • Weight:

    • Lighter than fiberglass

  • Flexibility:

    • Moderately stiff but less rigid than woven carbon fiber due to random fiber orientation.

  • Durability:

    • Good impact resistance.

      • Highly resistant to fatigue and environmental factors, with good durability in harsh conditions.

  • Cost:

    • Lower cost than Traditional Carbon fiber

  • Applications:

    • Used in high-performance automotive, aerospace, and sports applications.

    • Popular in cosmetic applications due to its unique appearance, often used in watches, phone cases, and high-end automotive parts.

    • Suitable for smaller complex geometries due to its molding process.

    • Ideal for any thickness

Fiberglass

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  • Material Composition:

    • Made from fine fibers of glass.

  • Strength:

    • Good tensile strength.

    • Moderate strength-to-weight ratio.

  • Weight:

    • Heavier than carbon fiber.

  • Flexibility:

    • More flexible, less stiff than carbon fiber.

  • Durability:

    • Good impact resistance.

    • Resistant to environmental factors like moisture and corrosion.

  • Cost:

    • Cheaper than carbon fiber.

  • Applications:

    • Commonly used in construction, automotive, and marine industries.

    • Suitable for less critical structural components.

Types Of Resin

Normal Epoxy Resin

  • Flammability:

    • Standard flammability; will burn if exposed to fire.

  • Heat Resistance:

    • Moderate heat resistance.

  • Usage:

    • Suitable for general applications where fire resistance is not a primary concern.

  • Cost:

    • Cheaper than flame retardant epoxy.

 

NOTE: Most composite parts use normal epoxy resin.

Flame Retardant Epoxy Resin

  • Flammability:

    • Enhanced fire resistance; designed to resist ignition and limit flame spread.

  • Heat Resistance:

    • Higher heat resistance compared to normal epoxy.

  • Usage:

    • Essential for applications where fire safety is critical.

  • Cost:

    • More expensive due to the additives that provide flame retardant properties.​​

Our Team at SODA Composites wants to ensure that we are able to produce the highest quality products for your projects, so please be patient with us while we expand our materials & options list.

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