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Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet - 1/16" x 24" x 48"

What is the Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet (1/16" x 24" x 48")?

The Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet is a composite panel manufactured by DragonPlate, featuring a flax linen core sandwiched between layers of carbon fiber. The sheet measures 1/16 inch thick, 24 inches wide, and 48 inches long. This construction combines the lightweight and strength properties of carbon fiber with the unique characteristics of flax linen, making it suitable for applications requiring a balance of stiffness, weight reduction, and natural material aesthetics.

What are the advantages of using a flax linen core in this carbon fiber sheet?

The flax linen core provides a natural, sustainable alternative to traditional core materials like birch, balsa, or honeycomb. It offers good stiffness and weight reduction, while also contributing to improved vibration damping and a unique visual appearance. The combination with carbon fiber results in a sheet that is lightweight, strong, and durable, suitable for applications where both performance and eco-friendly materials are desired.

What typical applications are suitable for the Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet?

This sheet is ideal for projects that require lightweight panels with moderate stiffness and a natural look, such as custom furniture, architectural elements, decorative panels, and specialty enclosures. It can also be used in hobbyist projects and prototypes where the combination of carbon fiber performance and sustainable materials is valued.

Can the Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet be customized or cut to specific sizes?

DragonPlate offers CNC cutting and custom sheet sizing services for its carbon fiber products, including sandwich sheets like the flax linen core sheet. Customers can request tailored dimensions or shapes to fit their project requirements. For more information, visit the custom fabrication page at dragonplate.com/custom-carbon-fiber-fabrication.

Is the Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet manufactured under any quality certifications?

Yes, DragonPlate manufactures its carbon fiber products, including the flax linen core sheet, under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards at its facility in Elbridge, New York. This ensures consistent quality and reliability for demanding applications.

Where can I find technical documentation or CAD models for the Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet?

DragonPlate provides technical documentation and downloadable CAD models for its carbon fiber products. Customers can access these resources to assist with design and integration. Visit dragonplate.com/cad-models for CAD files and consult the product catalogs for detailed specifications.

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Carbon Fiber Flax Linen Core Sheet - 1/16" x 24" x 48"

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SKU: FDPLFLXC02T2448

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DragonPlate carbon fiber flax linen core sheets are a natural flax linen fiber core sheet with carbon fiber skins.  Flax linen is a natural fiber, know for its vibration dampening properties. These sheets have twill weave carbon fiber skins and a textured finish on both sides.

Using with Carbon Fiber

Flax Linen is compatible with carbon fiber with elongation at fracture and the coefficient of thermal expansion similar to carbon fiber. When used with carbon fiber as a core (middle layer/s), flax linen dry composite reinforcement fabrics reduce weight and cost, while increasing vibration damping properties.

Vibration Dampening with Flax Linen

Flax Linen has outstanding damping properties for an engineering material with a unique stiffness-damping combination. With 20-30% higher specific stiffness than fiberglass, flax linen has three times higher damping than carbon and fiberglass.

DragonPlate carbon fiber flax linen core sheets are a natural flax linen fiber core sheet with carbon fiber skins.  Flax linen is a natural fiber, know for its vibration dampening properties. These sheets have twill weave carbon fiber skins and a textured finish on both sides.

Using with Carbon Fiber

Flax Linen is compatible with carbon fiber with elongation at fracture and the coefficient of thermal expansion similar to carbon fiber. When used with carbon fiber as a core (middle layer/s), flax linen dry composite reinforcement fabrics reduce weight and cost, while increasing vibration damping properties.

Vibration Dampening with Flax Linen

Flax Linen has outstanding damping properties for an engineering material with a unique stiffness-damping combination. With 20-30% higher specific stiffness than fiberglass, flax linen has three times higher damping than carbon and fiberglass.

Products specifications
Sheet Size 24" x 48"
Sheet Thickness 1/16"
Core Material Flax Linen
Skin Thickness 0.015"
Ply Orientation Woven 0/90
Max Temperature 140 F
Fiber Modulus Standard (33 Msi)
Finish Texture/Texture
Composition CF (Woven) and Core
Approx. Weight 2.978 lb
Approx. Density 0.0025 lb/in2
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