Flat Tow Fabrics

Product catalog summary

Overview of sigmaFT Carbon Fabrics
The sigmaFT range of advanced carbon fabrics is characterized by its light area weight, high closure level, and flat structure. These fabrics are designed using proprietary weaving technology that allows for inline spreading of both warp and weft tow bundles, resulting in a cosmetically attractive and consistent product with improved processability.

Product Specifications

Produced from high strength and intermediate modulus fibers.
Improved tensile strength compared to 3K fabrics.
Low crimp and thinner profile for higher volume fractions.
High closure levels with area weights ranging from 195 to 280gsm.
Widths available from 1,000 to 1,600mm, with a standard width of 1,250mm.
Yarn options include 12K standard modulus and intermediate modulus.
Standard roll sizes are 100LM.

Applications and Attributes

Available in plain weave and twill weave.

Global Presence
Sigmatex operates globally with facilities in the Americas (Orangeburg, SC, USA), Europe (Runcorn, UK), and Asia (Shanghai, China).

Company Background
Established in 1986, Sigmatex is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of carbon fiber textiles for the Advanced Materials sector. The company emphasizes a collaborative approach with customers to develop solutions that exceed expectations in performance, processability, and cost. Sigmatex offers a wide range of conversion technologies, proprietary manufacturing equipment, innovative textile designs, optimal fiber selection, and high levels of quality assurance.

Contact Information

Sigmatex Europe: Manor Farm Road, Manor Park, Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TE, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0)1928 570050, Email: [email protected]
Sigmatex Americas: 1 Sigmatex Drive, Cameron, South Carolina, 29142, USA. Phone: +1 803 828 7886, Email: [email protected]
Sigmatex Asia: Building Number 1, 65 Huan Dong Yi Lu, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, China. Phone: +86 21 6735 5986, Email: [email protected]

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Flat Tow Fabrics www.sigmatex.co.uk Product overview The sigmaFT range of advanced carbon fabrics benefits from light area weight, high closure level and a flat structure. Designed using proprietary weaving technology that enables the inline spreading of both the warp and weft tow bundles, the end result is cosmetically attractive, consistent and offers improved processability due to its closure level. Plain weave Twill weave Product attributes Produced from high strength and intermediate modulus fibers Improved tensile strength vs 3K fabrics Low crimp Thinner profile enabling higher volume fractions High closure levels Area weights: from 1,000 to 1,600mm standard width 1,250mm Yarn options: 12K standard modulus and intermediate modulus Roll sizes:

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Global coverage Sigmatex Americas Sigmatex Europe Sigmatex Asia Shanghai, China Sigmatex Americas Sigmatex Europe Sigmatex Asia Sigmatex (Americas) Limited 1 Sigmatex Drive, Cameron, South Carolina, 29142. Sigmatex (UK) Limited Manor Farm Road, Manor Park, Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TE. Sigmatex (Shanghai) Limited Building Number 1, 65 Huan Dong Yi Lu, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. United Kingdom Designed for performance Established in 1986, Sigmatex is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of carbon fiber textiles for the Advanced Materials sector. By working...

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