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Streamlined Symmetrical Airfoil Carbon Fiber Tube - 1.63” ID x 0.74” ID x 24”

What are the key specifications of the Streamlined Symmetrical Airfoil Carbon Fiber Tube (1.63” ID x 0.74” ID x 24”)?

This tube features a streamlined symmetrical airfoil profile with an inner diameter (ID) of 1.63 inches, a secondary ID of 0.74 inches, and a length of 24 inches. It is designed for applications requiring aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight strength, such as UAVs, robotics, and custom structural assemblies.
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What performance benefits does this airfoil carbon fiber tube offer?

The streamlined symmetrical airfoil carbon fiber tube delivers a superior strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for projects where minimizing weight is critical. It is highly resistant to corrosion, temperature extremes, and UV exposure, ensuring durability in demanding environments.
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What typical applications are suitable for this tube?

This airfoil-shaped carbon fiber tube is commonly used in aerodynamic structures, UAVs, robotics, and custom assemblies where both aerodynamic performance and structural strength are required. Its shape is particularly beneficial for minimizing drag in moving assemblies.
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Can this tube be customized or integrated with connector systems?

DragonPlate offers CNC cutting and custom fabrication services for this tube, including custom sheet sizes and specialized laminate schedules. It can be integrated with modular connector systems for assembling rigid structures without welding or specialty bonding.
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Where can I find technical documentation or CAD models for this tube?

Technical documentation, including product catalogs and downloadable CAD models, are available to help integrate this tube into your designs. Visit the DragonPlate CAD models page for access: https://dragonplate.com/cad-models.
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Streamlined Symmetrical Airfoil Carbon Fiber Tube - 1.63” ID x 0.74” ID x 24"

$125.25
SKU: FDPBT-SL*1.63x.74x.025x24

Symmetrical airfoils have the same curvature on their top and bottom surfaces, providing an aerodynamic shape with lower drag than an oval tube. Tear drop in shape, this symmetrical airfoil contributes no lift at zero angle of attack, but will generate lift at a positive angle of attack.

Comprised of carbon fiber braid, our symmetrical streamlined airfoil tube is ideal as a strut or faired structural component for any UAV, model airplane, or any other application that may benefit from a streamlined strut.

This tube is comprised of all braid with a gloss finish. The wall thickness is an average of 0.025", although it is slightly thicker on the sides for greater strength. The inside dimensions of this tube are 0.74" ID for the Minor axis and 1.63" ID for the Major axis (See drawing for more details).

Symmetrical airfoils have the same curvature on their top and bottom surfaces, providing an aerodynamic shape with lower drag than an oval tube. Tear drop in shape, this symmetrical airfoil contributes no lift at zero angle of attack, but will generate lift at a positive angle of attack.

Comprised of carbon fiber braid, our symmetrical streamlined airfoil tube is ideal as a strut or faired structural component for any UAV, model airplane, or any other application that may benefit from a streamlined strut.

This tube is comprised of all braid with a gloss finish. The wall thickness is an average of 0.025", although it is slightly thicker on the sides for greater strength. The inside dimensions of this tube are 0.74" ID for the Minor axis and 1.63" ID for the Major axis (See drawing for more details).

Products specifications
Width 1.63"
Height 0.74"
Length 24"
Wall Thickness 0.025"
Shape Symm. Airfoil
Tube Finish Gloss
Ply Orientation Braided ±60
Max Temperature 140 F
Fiber Modulus Standard (33 Msi)
Approx. Weight 1.269 lb
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