Carbon Fiber And Prepreg Markets
Carbon Fiber & Prepreg Materials for Demanding Applications
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality PAN-based carbon fibers and advanced thermoset prepreg materials. Globally recognized for outstanding performance, quality, and processing consistency, our materials are engineered to deliver significant improvements in fatigue performance, structural strength, and lightweighting across critical sectors.
AEROSPACE
Our carbon fibers are a critical part of modern aviation and aerospace applications ranging from commercial aircrafts and satellites to the International Space Station. Toray Composites Materials America, Inc.’s prepreg products are qualified to industry AMS specifications, streamlining the certification process, providing cost-savings and faster time to market. We can also custom design materials for a specific application or requirement, based on customer needs.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Toray carbon fiber consistently has the right product for the right application. In addition, our manufacturing capabilities span four countries to provide material to a just-in-time world. We have a large selection of carbon fiber mechanical properties from high strength-standard modulus, intermediate modulus up to the highest modulus commercially available PAN carbon fiber.
SPORTS
Our carbon fibers are proven material solutions for the demanding and competitive nature of recreational and sports including golf club shafts, commercial and game fishing rods, windsurfing equipment, bicycle components, and more.
AUTOMOTIVE
Many automotive manufacturers are turning to us as a resource for increasing the efficiency and value-structure of their processes because our products can be used for high-performance automobiles and large production series cars.
Integrated Manufacturing & Technical Support
Selecting the optimal composite material is tied directly to your specific application and production environment. Toray CMA backs our industry-leading material portfolio with complete vertical integration and the largest carbon fiber and prepreg capacity in North America. Our quality control systems are certified by leading aerospace and defense OEMs, supported by Nadcap and AS9100 certifications to ensure consistency from precursor production to final inspection.
Our carbon fiber and prepreg products are developed for compatibility with a broad suite of traditional and automated manufacturing workflows—including autoclave cure, out-of-autoclave (OOA), automated fiber placement (AFP), and automated tape layup (ATL). Contact our sales and technical service teams to request product selector guides, technical data sheets, or material samples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manufacturing processes are supported by Toray’s carbon fiber and prepreg material portfolio?
Toray’s carbon fiber products are highly recognized in the industry for processability and consistency in processing behavior and quality. Dry fiber products may be used in the following processes, as well as others:
- Filament Winding: For composite-overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for gas storage and transport as well as other high-performance applications such as rocket motor cases for missile defense systems.
- Pultrusion: For high-performance tension members, e.g. cable core for electric power transmission.
- Weaving, Braiding, and Other Fiber Re-Formatting: For preparation of intermediate materials toward prepregging, infusion, and other further processing.
- Prepregging: To fabricate thermoset and thermoplastic intermediate materials.
Our thermoset prepregs are engineered for high-volume, automated production lines as well as specialized, low-volume components. Toray CMA materials and formats accommodate a wide variety of manufacturing and cure processes, including:
- Autoclave curing: For highly consolidated, low-void aerospace components.
- Out-of-Autoclave (OOA) / Vacuum-Bag-Only (VBO): For large structures cured under vacuum in an.
- Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Automated Tape Layup (ATL): Slit tape and unidirectional prepreg formats optimized for automated robotic deposition.
What regulatory and OEM qualifications do Toray CMA materials carry for aerospace and defense markets?
Toray CMA supports aerospace and defense programs with AS9100D-certified quality systems and Nadcap accreditation, alongside extensive OEM and industry qualifications for primary and secondary structure. Our portfolio includes materials conform to rigorous AMS (Aerospace Material Specifications), FAA-accepted material and process specifications, and systems with publicly available NCAMP, NIAR and CMH-18 design-allowable databases.
How does Toray CMA assist customers during the new material development and qualification phases?
We provide comprehensive support throughout the initial material selection, process development, testing, database generation, and formal qualification. Our technical and engineering teams provide material data, processing guidance, material samples, and application support to help customers evaluate performance and manufacturability. Additionally, for specialized programs, we collaborate directly with engineering teams to tailor material and process solutions, including resin systems, fiber and prepreg formats, and processing parameters, to meet program-specific performance and requirements.