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Clients often ask: What is the difference between Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube and pultruded tubes? And what is the difference between the original carbon color of Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube and the surface of 3K fabric?
1. Original Carbon Color
Characteristics: This is the original color of carbon fiber, typically a deep gray or black, with no visible woven texture on the surface.
Appearance: It looks simple and smooth, without any distinct patterns.
Applications: Suitable for products that prioritize performance over aesthetics, such as industrial components or internal structural parts.
3K, 6K, 12K Fabric Surface
Characteristics: These numbers refer to the number of filaments in a carbon fiber bundle (1K = 1,000 filaments). 3K, 6K, and 12K fabrics are woven from carbon fiber, resulting in a visible woven texture on the surface.
3K Fabric: The finest weave, offering a delicate and premium look, ideal for high-end products.
6K Fabric: Slightly coarser than 3K, but still clear and balanced in terms of aesthetics and performance.
12K Fabric: The coarsest weave, with a more pronounced texture, suitable for larger components or applications requiring higher strength.
Appearance: Features distinct grid or diagonal patterns, giving a more sophisticated visual appeal, perfect for products where appearance matters.
Applications: Commonly used in high-end products like bicycle frames, automotive parts, and sports equipment.
Key Differences
| Feature | Original Carbon Color | 3K/6K/12K Fabric Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Simple, no texture, dark gray/black | Visible woven texture, more visually appealing |
| Performance | Excellent, ideal for internal structures | Excellent, balances aesthetics and practicality |
| Cost | Relatively lower | 3K is more expensive, 6K and 12K are more affordable |
| Applications | Industrial parts, internal components | High-end sports equipment, automotive, luxury goods |
How to Choose?
If you prioritize performance and don’t care much about appearance, go for original carbon color.
If you want a premium look with high visual appeal, choose 3K, 6K, or 12K fabric surface (3K is the most refined, 12K is the boldest).
In summary, original carbon color is more understated and practical, while 3K, 6K, and 12K fabric surfaces offer a more aesthetic and textured appearance. Your choice depends on the product’s positioning and customer needs!
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Different Production Processes
Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube:
Like rolling sushi, carbon fiber prepreg is layered onto a mold and then heated to cure and form. This method allows for flexible adjustment of fiber direction and layer count, making it suitable for complex shapes and high-performance products.Pultruded Tubes:
Similar to extruding noodles, carbon fibers are pulled through a resin bath and then through a heated mold to form the shape directly. This method is ideal for mass production, offering high efficiency and low cost.
Different Performance Characteristics
Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube:
High strength, with the ability to design fiber layup directions to meet specific load requirements in different directions.
Suitable for high-precision, high-performance products, such as aerospace components and high-end sports equipment (e.g., bicycle frames, golf clubs).
Pultruded Tubes:
Uniform strength, but with fixed fiber direction (usually axial), making them ideal for handling unidirectional tensile forces.
Suitable for standardized, mass-produced products, such as construction reinforcement materials, power cable cores, and industrial supports.
Appearance and Dimensions
Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube:
Smooth surface, capable of producing more complex shapes and sizes, with a wide range of diameters, suitable for customized needs.Pultruded Tubes:
Surface may have slight textures, with relatively fixed shapes and sizes, suitable for standardized production.
Price and Lead Time
Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube:
Higher production costs and longer lead times, suitable for small-batch, high-value-added products.Pultruded Tubes:
Lower production costs and faster delivery, suitable for large-volume, cost-effective products.
How to Choose?
If you need high-performance, customized products, such as high-end sports equipment or aerospace components, choose Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube
If you need large-volume, standardized products, such as construction reinforcement materials or industrial supports, choose pultruded tubes.
In summary, both Roll Wrapped Carbon Fibre Tube and pultruded tubes have their own advantages. The choice of which process to use depends on your specific needs: whether you require high-performance customization or cost-effective mass production.
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