Advanced Carbon Composites

Many products with which you are already familiar are made with advanced carbon composites, though you might not be aware of it. Sporting equipment including kayaks, hockey sticks, and tennis racquets are often constructed using carbon composites because the materials are lightweight and rigid. Parts for musical instruments--such as violin bows--and even entire instruments can also be made from advanced carbon composites because of the same desirable properties.

Product designers may be at a disadvantage when it comes to selecting the best materials for their products. While you know how the item should appear and the properties that you want it to have, you have many options when it comes to the manufacturing process and the materials that are used. Advanced carbon composites can be used in a range of applications, from vehicle designs to engineering projects where weight is an issue and metals would be too heavy.

Popular Advanced Carbon Composites

Among the most popular of the advanced carbon composites that are used in manufacturing are carbon fiber reinforced plastics. Among the carbon fibers commonly used in manufacturing advanced carbon composites are graphite and Kevlar. Other advanced composites use metal as a matrix.

If your products need to be both strong and lightweight, fabricating them as advanced carbon composites may be the best path. At Concept Sales Inc., we can assist you in choosing the right manufacturing process for your design and help you locate manufacturers with whom you can work. For more information about advanced carbon composites, email us today at dkenyon@conceptsalesinc.com or call us at (605) 335-0051.