Prepeg
Sports & Industrial
TORAYCA® carbon fiber and composite materials bring athletic equipment to new levels by enhancing performance and strength while reducing weight over conventional materials:
- Lightness and weight economy in component parts provide for a smooth cycling experience for the city commuter and cross-country adventurer.
- Strength and high impact resistance keep equipment paced with the athlete, able to take hard hits and push potential to new limits.
- Potentially, the greatest aspect of carbon composites, is versatility. From tent and trekking poles, backpack support and even exoskeletal framework, carbon composites are a perfect fit for traveling light.
G-series resins are designed for high flow and quick cures, perfect for automotive and sports equipment.
CMA produces Sports and Industrial grade products with several fiber and resin types using a wide range of fiber areal weights and resin contents. Depending on fiber type, prepreg can be produced with fiber areal weight ranging from 70 – 300 g/m2. Resin contents can range from 24% to 42% (% by weight).
Listed below are brief fiber and resin selection guides to help with product selection.
G-78
Excellent flow properties, toughened system, 250-300°F cure, excels in thin walled tube structures: fishing, arrows.
G-83CM
Quick curing, 290°F for 20 min, high quality class A finish, excels in automotive applications.
G-85FR
Quick curing with enhanced fire resistance, excels in automotive applications.
G-94M
All-round, 250F-300°F cure, high temp resistance, easy layup, widely used in a variety applications: sports, outdoor, industrial, medical and much more.