Carbon Fiber Fabric
NitPro Composites CARBOTEX (BD) is a bidirectional and CARBOTEX (UD) is a Unidirectional woven carbon fiber fabric with incredible low-weight to-high-strength-ratio, designed for installation using the dry or wet application process.
These fabrics are applied to the surfaces of existing structural members in buildings, bridges, beams, columns, or slabs, these fabrics offer a reliable solution for enhancing structural stability and durability while enhancing their load-bearing capacity and structural integrity. The bidirectional fabric provides strength in both directions, while the unidirectional fabric is ideal for reinforcing specific areas that require increased tensile strength.
Product Highlights
Structural strengthening of reinforced concrete, masonry, brickwork and timber elements or structures increase flexural and shear loading capacity.
Characteristics/ Advantages
- Manufactured with heat-set weft fibers to keep the fabric stable
- Multi functional fabric for use in many different strengthening applications
- Flexible and accommodating to different surface planes and geometry (beams, columns, chimneys, piles, walls, soffits, silos etc.)
- Available in different widths for optimum utilization
- Low density for minimal additional weight
- Extremely cost effective in comparison to traditional strengthening techniques
Uses
- High strength to weight ratio can add significant strength to a structure without adding significant deadload
- Excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis
- Correcting structural design and/ or construction defects
- Increasing resistance to seismic movement
- Improving service life and durability
- Very high strength to thickness or weight ratio - Appreciable increase in strength and load carrying capacitywithout significant increase in dead load
- Enhanced stiffness, shear & tensile capacities - Increased load carrying capacity and better resistance to seismic forces and dedication
- Economical- Easy to install, time & labour saving
- Increasing the loading capacity of structural elements
PACKAGING: Available in rolls 500 mm wide and 50 m long in all GSM and directional
COLOR: Black
SHELF LIFE: 3 years when properly stored
STORAGE: Store in unopened containers in a clean, dry area, between 50 and 90 °F (10 to 32 °C) away from direct sunlight, flame, or other hazards.
FAQ
What is Carbon Fiber Fabric?
Carbon Fiber Fabric is a high-strength, lightweight reinforcement material used for structural strengthening applications. NitPro Composites offers both bidirectional (CARBOTEX BD) and unidirectional (CARBOTEX UD) woven carbon fiber fabrics.
What is the difference between bidirectional and unidirectional carbon fiber fabric?
Bidirectional carbon fiber fabric provides strength in both directions, making it suitable for overall structural reinforcement. Unidirectional carbon fiber fabric is designed to provide maximum tensile strength in a single direction for targeted reinforcement applications.
Where can carbon fiber fabric be used?
Carbon fiber fabric is widely used for strengthening:
- Buildings
- Bridges
- Beams
- Columns
- Slabs
- Masonry structures
- Timber elements
- Industrial structures
What are the key advantages of carbon fiber fabric?
Our carbon fiber fabrics offer:
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Increased flexural and shear strength
- Improved seismic resistance
- Low additional dead load
- Long-term durability
- Easy and fast installation
How does carbon fiber fabric improve structural performance?
Carbon fiber fabric enhances structural integrity by increasing load-bearing capacity, improving stiffness, correcting design or construction defects, and extending the service life of structures.
Is carbon fiber fabric suitable for seismic strengthening?
Yes, carbon fiber fabric is highly effective in increasing resistance to seismic movement and improving the structural performance of buildings in earthquake-prone areas.
What applications are suitable for carbon fiber fabric?
Carbon fiber fabric is suitable for:
- Structural retrofitting
- Reinforcement of concrete and masonry
- Repair of damaged structures
- Strengthening industrial infrastructure
- Increasing load capacity of structural elements
What is the color and shelf life of the product?
The fabric is black in color and has a shelf life of 3 years when stored properly.