Toray CFRT® TW-2000
Toray Toray CFRT® TW-2000 is a reinforced thermoplastic composite laminate. It blends the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with woven carbon fibers in a twill weave for enhanced performance. The TW-2000 1L & 2L style laminate is available in a single or multilayer product; carbon fiber reinforcement at 0° and 90° orientations that is ultra-thin, lightweight, and resilient for improved energy return.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prepreg
- Sheets
Product families
- Laminates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Toray CFRT
- Functions
- Laminate
- Processing Methods
Compression Molding, Out of Autoclave Prepreg, Vacuum Bagging
- Reinforcement Material
- Carbon Fibers
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Appearance
- Black (Natural Carbon)
- Shelf LIfe
Stable indefinitely at 25°C (77°F) Materials must be dried prior to heating and thermoforming. Please refer to the TPMC Processing Instructions.
- Applications
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Product Type
- Carbon (12K) fiber content
- 58%
- Modified PMMA thermoplastic resin
- 42%
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Material Features
- Light Weight
- HIGHLIGHTS
Twill weave of 12K carbon fibers; Bi-directional carbon reinforcement; Lightest weight and thin; Color: Black (natural carbon); Available with ENVIR-Bond® tie layers for injection overmolding.
- Recommended Applications
- Sport & Recreation
- Footwear
- Skates
- Composite Materials Functions
- Laminate
- Composites Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Out of Autoclave Prepreg
- Vacuum Bagging
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bonding Temperature | 55 to 60 (131–140) | °C (°F) |
| Forming Temperature | 195 to 200 (383–392) | °C (°F) |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Cut to customer specifications from sheet of 91 x 122 cm (36 x 48 inches) | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.44 | g/cc |
| Thickness | Available in single or multiple laminates | — |
