Advanced thermoset, thermoplastic carbon fiber lines

Teijin Carbon America (Rockwood, Tenn., U.S.) is a well-known manufacturer of carbon fiber products. The company presents its Tenax carbon fibers and composites as solutions for aerospace, automotive, industry, energy, infrastructure, electronics and sporting goods.

Tenax high-strength continuous filament fibers include a range of standard, intermediate and high modulus products and are available in tow sizes from 1K to 48K. Ideally suited for all common processes (e.g., prepregging, filament winding, pultrusion and weaving, braiding), Tenax filament yarn is surface treated to improve fiber-to-resin interfacial bond strength. In addition, fiber sizing is applied to protect the fiber and to improve handling and wetout. A wide variety of available sizings make it fully compatible with thermoset matrix systems. Teijin says its tailored thermoplastic sizing is compatible with several thermoplastic matrix systems (e.g., PEEK, PEI, PPS).

Tenax short fibers enhance properties in thermoset and thermoplastic applications. Their easy-to-handle bundle sizes and modifications enable use in high-temperature thermoplastics. The fibers come in two forms — Tenax chopped fibers or Tenax milled fibers. They are available in a variety of sizes for thermosets and thermoplastic resins or for water-based processes.

Pyromex is an oxidized polyacrylinitrile (PAN) fiber with non-flammable and non-melting characteristics. Pyromex is ideal for critical aerospace applications resulting from its chemical purity and aerospace-grade production standards and is widely used in welding blankets, fleece insulation and carbon/carbon brake applications.

Tenax ThermoPlastics are materials that, when combined with rapid production processes, allow for fast processing, low scrap rates, high mechanical performance, chemical resistance and recyclability. Teijin offers three types of products: ThermoPlastics UniDirectional (TPUD), ThermoPlastics Consolidated Laminate (TPCL) and ThermoPlastic Woven Fabric (TPWF).

Teijin has more than 30 years of expertise in the manufacture of carbon fiber. Its has a strong commitment to quality, innovation and customer-oriented service, technology and sustainability. Teijin Carbon claims what is said to be the world’s first certified carbon fiber and precursor based on the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification.