Carbon Fiber Laminates
NitPro Composites CarboLam is (CFRP) laminates, and is a 0° unidirectional pultruded carbon fiber sheet with high tensile strength and high tensile modulus. This system may improve structural load carrying capacity and is design for strengthening concrete, timber, masonry, steel, and fiber-reinforced polymer structures.
Product Highlights
- High strength to weight ratio-provides additional strength without adding to the ‘deadload’ of a structure
- Small profile – does not reduce overhead clearance in buildings or parking structures cost effective design
- Lightweight-easily applied using hand application techniques
- Fast curing adhesive -quick installation avoiding costly downtime of structures or buildings
Characteristics/ Advantages
- Non-corroding with high life expectancy
- Improves flexural strength capacity
- Excellent durability and fatigue resistance
- Unlimited lengths, no joints required
- Lightweight system reduces requirement for heavy supporting equipment and adds negligible additional load
- Pultrusion process increases density making strengthening narrow sections possible
- Thixotropic resin adhesive makes overhead working easier
- Low system thickness, simple execution of plate intersections or crossings
- Lightweight system reduces requirement for heavy supporting equipment and adds negligible additional load
Uses
- Increasing the load capacity of floor slabs, beams and bridge sections for the installation of heavier machinery / to stabilize vibrating structures.
- Damage to structural elements due to Steel reinforcement corrosion / Accidents (Vehicle impact, earthquakes, fire)
- Improvement of serviceability and durability Reduced deflection and crack width/ Stress reduction in the steel reinforcement
FAQ
What are Carbon Fiber Laminates?
Carbon Fiber Laminates are high-strength CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) laminates designed for structural strengthening applications. NitPro Composites CarboLam is a 0° unidirectional pultruded carbon fiber laminate with high tensile strength and modulus.
What are Carbon Fiber Laminates used for?
Carbon fiber laminates are used to strengthen:
- Concrete structures
- Timber structures
- Masonry structures
- Steel structures
- Fiber-reinforced polymer structures
They help improve structural load-carrying capacity and durability.
What are the key advantages of Carbon Fiber Laminates?
Our carbon fiber laminates offer:
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Lightweight construction
- Fast and easy installation
- Excellent durability and fatigue resistance
- Non-corrosive performance
- Minimal additional dead load
How do Carbon Fiber Laminates improve structural performance?
Carbon fiber laminates improve flexural strength, reduce structural deflection, minimize crack width, and enhance the overall durability and service life of structures.
What applications are suitable for Carbon Fiber Laminates?
These laminates are ideal for:
- Strengthening floor slabs and beams
- Bridge reinforcement
- Structural retrofitting
- Stabilizing vibrating structures
- Repairing earthquake or fire-damaged structures
- Correcting corrosion-related structural damage
Are Carbon Fiber Laminates corrosion resistant?
Yes, NitPro Composites CarboLam laminates are non-corroding and provide a long service life even in demanding environments.