Frequently Asked Questions

1.5” End Blank Connector Details

What is the 1.5” End Blank Connector used for?

The 1.5” End Blank Connector is designed to cap or terminate the end of a compatible 1.5-inch modular carbon fiber tube within DragonPlate's connector systems. It provides a finished appearance and can help protect the tube end from damage or debris.

Which tube systems are compatible with the 1.5” End Blank Connector?

The 1.5” End Blank Connector is compatible with DragonPlate's 1.5-inch modular round tube systems. It is intended for use with carbon fiber tubes that have a 1.5-inch outer diameter, as part of DragonPlate's modular connector product line.

How do you install the 1.5” End Blank Connector?

To install the 1.5” End Blank Connector, insert it into the open end of a compatible 1.5-inch carbon fiber tube. Depending on your application, you may secure it using adhesive or mechanical fasteners as recommended by DragonPlate's modular connector system guidelines.

Can the 1.5” End Blank Connector be used with other DragonPlate modular connectors?

Yes, the 1.5” End Blank Connector is part of DragonPlate's modular connector system and is designed to work in conjunction with other connectors and accessories in the 1.5-inch series, allowing for flexible assembly of custom carbon fiber structures.

Where can I find technical specifications for the 1.5” End Blank Connector?

Technical specifications for the 1.5” End Blank Connector, including dimensions and compatible tube sizes, can be found on the product page or by consulting DragonPlate's modular connector system documentation. For detailed CAD models or further technical information, contact DragonPlate customer support.

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1.5” End Blank Connector

$34.43
End connector blanks have no threads and require machining.

Tubes Compatible With This Connector

SKU: FDPCK-MC1.5-END-BLNK

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DragonPlate tube connectors provide an easy and robust method for connecting our 1.5" carbon fiber tubes to form lightweight, rigid structures.

One of the primary concerns when bonding metal fittings into carbon fiber tubes is that the metal component, when subjected to reductions in temperature, will shrink much more than the carbon fiber tube. To eliminate this problem, our patent pending connector incorporates a slotted tubular design, which has a two-fold effect. First, the slots allow the aluminum to contract circumferentially without as much change in the nominal diameter of the insert. Secondly, the slots comply with the part, further alleviating peel stresses by prohibiting the aluminum part from imparting as much peel force on the adhesive layer. In addition, this design includes a ridged outer surface. This further strengthens the bond inside the carbon fiber tube by placing more epoxy in shear (and most structural epoxies are about 100 times stronger in shear than in peel).

This combination of form, function, and resistance to thermal delamination makes our DragonPlate tube connectors a versatile and robust option for many projects. Each connector also comes with a foam plug to contain adhesive and enough bond line control glass microbeads to ensure a proper bond fit.

DragonPlate tube connectors provide an easy and robust method for connecting our 1.5" carbon fiber tubes to form lightweight, rigid structures.

One of the primary concerns when bonding metal fittings into carbon fiber tubes is that the metal component, when subjected to reductions in temperature, will shrink much more than the carbon fiber tube. To eliminate this problem, our patent pending connector incorporates a slotted tubular design, which has a two-fold effect. First, the slots allow the aluminum to contract circumferentially without as much change in the nominal diameter of the insert. Secondly, the slots comply with the part, further alleviating peel stresses by prohibiting the aluminum part from imparting as much peel force on the adhesive layer. In addition, this design includes a ridged outer surface. This further strengthens the bond inside the carbon fiber tube by placing more epoxy in shear (and most structural epoxies are about 100 times stronger in shear than in peel).

This combination of form, function, and resistance to thermal delamination makes our DragonPlate tube connectors a versatile and robust option for many projects. Each connector also comes with a foam plug to contain adhesive and enough bond line control glass microbeads to ensure a proper bond fit.

Products specifications
Thread Size NA
Material Anodized Aluminum
Compatible Tube Size 1.5” ID Round
Approx. Weight 0.2231 lb.
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