Fibre reinforcements - Carbon fibre - Non-crimp fabrics - Biaxial fabrics


Weight
- up to 50 g/m²
- 50 - 100 g/m²
- 100 - 200 g/m²
- 200 - 300 g/m²
- above 300 g/m²
Width
- - 50 cm (16,69")
- - 100 cm (39,97")
- - 120 cm (47,24")
- - 127 cm (50 ")
- - 150 cm (59,06")
Yarn type
- 1k
- 3k
- 6k
- 12k
- 24k
- above 12k
- Spread Tow
Type of fibre
- High tenacity (HT)
- Intermediate modulus (IM)
- High modulus (HM)
- Ultra High Modulus (UHM)
More Information: Selection Guide Carbon fibre (german)
Biaxial Non-Crimp Fabric and Biaxial Woven Fabric
The difference between biaxial non-crimp fabric and biaxial woven fabric relates to the way the fibers are arranged in the composite material and the final component. There are two main differences:
Biaxial Non-Crimp Fabric
Structure:
- Consists of two layers of parallel carbon fibers arranged at ±45° angles.
- These layers are not interwoven but are held together by light stitching or a binding material.
Properties:
- High strength and stiffness along the fiber axes.
- Low waviness (crimp) as the fibers remain straight.
- Good drapability, making it easier to adapt to complex shapes.
Biaxial Woven Fabric
Structure:
- Here, the carbon fibers are interwoven in a woven pattern.
- The fibers are arranged at ±45° angles to each other.
- This pattern creates a regular crossing of the fibers.
Properties:
- Slightly lower strength and stiffness compared to non-crimp fabric, due to the waviness (crimp) of the fibers at the intersection points.
- Higher shear strength due to the interwoven structure.
- Good shape and dimensional stability.
Application:
Suitable for areas where higher shear strength is required, such as in certain structural components in construction or the automotive industry.