With unidirectional fabric there are no gaps between
fibers and those fibers lay flat. There is no cross-section weave that divides
the fiber strength in half with another direction. This allows for a
concentrated density of fibers that provide maximum longitudinal tensile
potential. This directional strength property makes it an isotropic material, similar
to wood.
Unidirectional fabrics are not appropriate for parts that
require a great anisotropic strength (strength in all directions). Although
during layup of a part, the unidirectional fabrics can be overlapped at varying
angle orientations to achieve strength in multiple directions without
sacrificing stiffness.
ZERO® is a patented non-woven unidirectional fabric
with a relatively small percentage of binder material (less than 3%). The
binder is applied to only one side of the fabric resulting in virtually no
crimp in the reinforcement fibers.
Specs |
|
Unit of
Measurement |
Linear Yard |
Material Warp |
Carbon Fiber |
Weave |
Uni-directional |
Warp/Weft
Yarn Size |
12K, 711ksi,
33.4msi, 2.1% elong. |
Weight |
4.1 ounces
per square yard |
Thickness |
.006in |
Width |
12 inches |
Length |
36 inches* |
*When purchasing multiple yards of the same fabric you will
receive one continuous length of that material. It will be rolled, covered in
plastic, and shipped in a cardboard tube to keep the fabric in its first
quality condition.