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HexTow ® AS4A

HexTow ®  AS4A

HexTow ® AS4A

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: HexTow® AS4A is a high-strength, high-strain carbon fiber made from PAN, available in 12,000 filament count tows. It is surface treated and can be sized to enhance interlaminar shear properties, handling, and structural characteristics. It is suitable for applications such as prepregging, filament winding, braiding, and pultrusion.
Typical Fiber Properties:
  • Tensile Strength: 640 ksi (4,412 MPa)
  • Tensile Modulus: 33.5 Msi (231 GPa)
  • Ultimate Elongation at Failure: 1.8%
  • Density: 0.0647 lb/in3 (1.79 g/cm3)
  • Weight/Length (12K): 48.0 x 10-6 lb/in (0.858 g/m)
  • Approximate Yield (12K): 1,734 ft/lb (1.17 m/g)
  • Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K): 7.43 x 10-4 in2 (0.48 mm2)
  • Filament Diameter: 0.280 mil (7.1 microns)
  • Carbon Content: 94.0%
  • Twist: Never Twisted
Certification: Manufactured to Hexcel industrial specification HS-CP-3000. Certification of Conformance is provided with each shipment.
Available Sizing: Compatible with various resin systems to improve handling and structural properties. Additional information is available on the website or through the technical team.
Packaging: Standard packaging includes a 12K filament count with a nominal weight of 8.0 lb (3.6 kg) and a nominal length of 14,490 ft (4,540 m). The fiber is wound on a 3-inch ID by 11-inch long cardboard tube and overwrapped with plastic film. Other package sizes are available upon request.
Safety Information: Users should obtain, read, and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using the product.
Company Information: Hexcel is a leading supplier of composite materials to aerospace and other industries, offering a range of products including carbon fiber, RTM materials, honeycomb cores, prepregs, structural film adhesives, and reinforced fabrics. For US inquiries, contact toll-free numbers provided. For international sales, visit the Hexcel website.
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HexTow ®  AS4A-1

HexTow® AS4A Carbon Fiber Product Data Sheet HexTow® AS4A carbon fiber is a continuous, high strength, high strain, PAN based fiber available in 12,000 (12K) filament count tows. This fiber has been surface treated and can be sized to improve its interlaminar shear properties, handling characteristics, and structural properties, and is suggested for use in prepregging, filament winding, braiding, and pultrusion. Typical Fiber Properties Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus (Chord 6000-1000) Ultimate Elongation at Failure Density Weight/Length (12K) Approximate Yield (12K) Tow Cross-Sectional Area (12K) Filament Diameter Carbon Content Twist Carbon Fiber Certification This carbon fiber is manufactured to Hexcel industrial specification HS-CP-3000. A copy of this specification is available upon request. A Certification of Conformance will be provided with each shipment. Available Sizing Sizing compatible with various resin systems, based on application are available to improve handling characteristics and structural properties. Please see additional information on available Sizes on our website or contact our technical team for additional information. Packaging Standard packaging of HexTow® AS4A is as follows: Filament Count Nominal Weight Nominal Length Other package sizes may be available on request. The fiber is wound on a 3-inch ID by 11-inch long cardboard tube and overwrapped with plastic film. Safety Information Obtain, read, and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use of this product. Copyright © 2015 – Hexcel Corporation – All Rights Reserved. All trademarks herein are property of Hexcel Corporation.

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HexTow ®  AS4A-2

HexTow® AS4A carbon fiber Product Data Sheet For more information Hexcel is a leading worldwide supplier of composite materials to aerospace and other demanding industries. Our comprehensive product range includes: Carbon Fiber ¥¥RTM Materials ¥¥Honeycomb Cores ¥¥Carbon, Glass, Aramid and Hybrid Prepregs ¥¥Structural Film Adhesives ¥¥Honeycomb Sandwich Panels ¥¥Special Process Honeycombs ¥¥Reinforced Fabrics For US quotes, orders and product information call toll-free 1-866-556-2662 and 1-800-987-0658. For other worldwide sales office telephone numbers and a full address list, please go to: Copyright...

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