Carbon fiber has become a revolutionary material in modern manufacturing, prized for its exceptional strength, stiffness, and low weight. Among the various types of carbon fiber fabrics available, 3K 200gsm carbon fiber cloth is one of the most popular and versatile options.
3K: This designation refers to the tow size, which is the number of individual carbon filaments in each bundle or "tow." A "K" represents one thousand, so a 3K tow consists of 3,000 carbon filaments. This tow size is considered a good all-purpose option, offering a balance between drapability, which is the ability of the fabric to conform to a mold, and structural integrity. It is also visually appealing, making it a popular choice for cosmetic applications.
3K Carbon Fiber Fabric Specifications
| Model Specifications | Fabric Structure | Warp and Weft Density | GSM(g/m²） | Thickness（mm） |
| R-CF-3K-P180 | Plain | 4.5×4.5 | 180 | 0.25 |
| R-CF-3K-P200 | Plain | 5×5 | 200 | 0.26 |
| R-CF-3K-T200 | Twill | 5×5 | 200 | 0.26 |
| R-CF-3K-T220 | Twill | 5.5×5.5 | 220 | 0.30 |
| R-CF-3K-P240 | Plain | 6×6 | 240 | 0.32 |
| R-CF-3K-T240 | Twill | 6×6 | 240 | 0.32 |
| R-CF-3K-P280 | Plain | 7×7 | 280 | 0.34 |
Product Features
Carbon fiber fabric has extremely high tensile strength, which is much higher than steel, while its weight is only about one-fifth of steel. At the same time, the high modulus gives it good rigidity, which can keep its shape stable when subjected to external force and is not easy to deform |
Carbon fiber has a low thermal expansion coefficient, small dimensional changes under different temperature environments, can maintain good dimensional stability, and is suitable for occasions with high precision requirements. |
Carbon fiber cloth has good tolerance to chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and salts, and can maintain stable performance in harsh chemical environments and extend service life. |
Carbon fiber material has good impact resistance, can absorb and disperse impact force, and protect the product from being easily broken or damaged when it is impacted. |
Carbon fiber products is light in weight and can effectively reduce the weight of the product. In the fields of aerospace, automobiles, etc., it helps to improve transportation efficiency and reduce energy consumption. |
Carbon fiber has certain electrical and thermal conductivity properties, which can meet the requirements of electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity of materials in some special application scenarios. |
Explore the Production Process
Hanging Yarn
Hang the carbon filament on the yarn rack to prepare for the subsequent steps.
Threading Yarn
Pass the carbon fiber filament through each paddle and steel wire in an orderly manner to ensure that the yarn is neatly arranged.
Hanging Tail Wire
After heating, the tail wire will melt, thus binding the carbon filaments and preventing them from loosening.
Weaving
Selecting the right carbon filament quality and weaving process is crucial to the quality of the final finished carbon fiber fabric.
Winding
When the carbon fiber cloth is woven to the set number of meters, the machine will automatically stop for the next operation.
Unloading Cloth
Finally, the woven carbon fiber cloth is packaged and stored to complete the entire production process.
