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Carbon Braid Manufacturing Expert – Taiwan Electric Insulator

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Do You Know What Carbon Braid Is?

 

Carbon braid, sometimes called “graphite fiber”. Carbon fiber is one of the strongest and stiffest reinforcements available.

 

Carbon braid is most commonly used in the fabrication process of custom definitive sockets for upper and lower limb prosthetics. Carbon braid allows the patient to have a lightweight yet rigid socket frame. When a technician fabricates a carbon frame he employs a hand lamination process of manually saturating the carbon braid with a hardening resin.

 

Carbon braid is commonly available in weights of 12K standard, 6K lightweight, and 3K ultra lightweight.

 

?Tech Tip – The rigidity of a carbon socket can be greatly increased or decreased by the number of layers used during the lamination process.

 

Where to Find The Carbon Braid Manufacturer?

 

That’s a good question! Here, I recommend an experienced carbon braid manufacturer to you – it is Taiwan Electric Insulator Co. Ltd.

 

Taiwan Electric Insulator is a world leading manufacturer of composite fabrics and composite materials, with the technology, knowledge and ability to produce the highest grade composite material to specific customers’ needs and requirements. If you need more information about carbon braid or other composite materials, please do not hesitate to send inquiry or contact with them immediately.

 

Article Source: Curbell Plastics

Learn About Composite Materials

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Does “composite materials” sound familiar? And do you know what it is? This overview will show you a brief discussion of composite materials.

 

Definition

A “composite” is when two or more different materials are combined together to create a superior and unique material. This is an extremely broad definition that holds true for all composites, however, more recently the term “composite” describes reinforced plastics.

 

Background on Composites

The history of composite materials dates back to ancient times for construction applications; straw was mixed with mud to form a building material known as adobe.

 

The straw provided the structure and strength, while the mud acted as a binder, holding the straw together in place.

 

Since the days of adobe, the use of composite materials has evolved to commonly incorporate a structural fiber and a plastic, this is known as Fiber Reinforced Plastics or FRP for short. Like straw, the fiber provides the structure and strength to the composite, while a plastic polymer holds the fiber together. Common types of fibers used in FRP composites include:

 

  • Fiberglass
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Aramid Fiber
  • Boron Fiber
  • Basalt Fiber
  • Natural Fiber (Wood, Flax, Hemp, etc.)

 

In the case of fiberglass, hundreds of thousands of tiny glass fibers are compiled together and held rigidly in place by a plastic polymer resin. Common plastic resins used in composites include:

 

  • Epoxy
  • Vinyl Ester
  • Polyester
  • Polyurethane
  • Polypropylene

 

Examples of Composites

The most common example of a “composite” in a broad sense is concrete.

 

In this use, structural steel rebar provides the strength and stiffness to the concrete, while the cured cement holds the rebar stationary. Rebar alone would flex too much and cement alone would crack easily. However, when combined to form a composite, an extremely rigid material is created.

 

The composite material most commonly associated with the term “composite” is Fiber Reinforced Plastics.

 

This type of composite is used extensively throughout our daily lives. Common everyday uses of fiber reinforced plastic composites include:

 

  • Aircraft
  • Boats And Marine
  • Sporting Equipment (Golf Shafts, Tennis Rackets, Surfboards, Hockey Sticks, Etc.)
  • Automotive Components
  • Wind Turbine Blades
  • Body Armor
  • Building Materials
  • Water Pipes
  • Bridges
  • Tool Handles
  • Ladder Rails

 

Benefits of Composites

In comparison to common materials used today such as metal and wood, composites can provide a distinct advantage. The primary driver and advantage in the adoption of composite materials are the lightweight properties. In transportation, less weight equates to more fuel savings and improved acceleration. In sporting equipment, lightweight composites allow for longer drives in golf, faster swings in tennis, and straighter shots in archery. While in wind energy, the less a blade weighs the more power the turbine can produce. Besides weight savings, the most important benefits of composites include:

 

  • Non-Corrosive
  • Non-Conductive
  • Flexible, Will Not Dent
  • Low Maintenance
  • Long Life
  • Design Flexibility

 

If you have any interest in composite materials, you can try to visit the website of Taiwan Electric Insulator Co. Ltd. TEI has a vast range of specific material for your needs, from electroplated glass-fiber, the latest bulletproof aramid fabrics to high spec carbon fiber and carbon modulus. Check out their website and learn more details about composite fabric by visiting the product section.

 

 

Article Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-composite-820406

Composite Fabric Solutions from Taiwan Electric Insulator

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Taiwan Electric Insulator specializes in composite fabrics and aramid fabrics to meet the highest level of customers’ satisfaction. Taiwan Electric Insulator has a vast range of specific material for your needs, from electroplated glass-fiber, the latest bulletproof aramid fabrics to high spec carbon fiber and carbon modulus. Evolution and technical advancements are keys to this industry, and we look forward to helping you accomplish your individual dream. We possess the advanced production facilities to manufacture superior composite fabric products available in assortment of patterns and colors. We have a highly skilled team who is dedicated to developing new and innovative composite fabric to keep pace with the ever-changing market. To ensure the excellent quality delivered to the customers, the composite fabric is thoroughly checked before dispatch. Learn more details about composite fabric by visiting the product section.