Plate - Carbon Fiber - Quasi Unidirectional 0.055" / 1.4mm thick (base)
Carbon Fiber Plate - Quasi-Unidirectional - Standard Modulus - Gloss / Matte
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Carbon Fiber "Quasi - Directional" Plate
Rock West's resin infused quasi-directional plate offers superior stiffness in the 0° direction and a very unique aesthetic while maintaining some structural properties in the 90° direction to reduce the chance of the plate splitting. This plate is ~2x stiffer than our standard all fabric plate when tested in the 0° direction. In the 90° direction, stiffness reduces by a factor of 0.6x.
The first thing you may notice about this plate is its unique aesthetic. It has a woven plate appearance since the individual "tows" of carbon fiber are held in place with a very small plastic"string". This string is necessary for the uni fiber to maintain straightness during the resin infusion process.
Our 103-xx plate product has 3 plies of carbon fiber. [0/(0/90/0] where the middle ply is our 12k woven twill carbon fiber fabric.
Additional Information
| Materials | Standard Modulus Carbon |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Gloss / Matte |
| Panel Thickness | 0.055000 |
| Plate / Panel Size | various |
| Thickness | 0.055 |
| Primary Fiber | Tenax HTS40 |
| Primary Resin / Hardener | Rhino 1411/4111 |
Layup Orientation
103 Rev NC
| Ply # | Orientation (degrees) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Inside |
| 2 | 0/90 | ↓ |
| 3 | 0 | Outside |
- 0° fibers maximize bending stiffness and run along the length of the part. Consider bending a tube over your knee.
- 45° fibers maximize torsional stiffness and are typically plied together in an opposing manner, i.e. ±45°. Consider twisting a tube like a vehicle's driveshaft.
- 90° (or "hoop") fibers maximize crushing stiffness and generally assist in overall durability. Consider laying a tube on the ground and stepping on it.