High Strength Carbon Fiber Sheet

Manufactured by Altiveners in Belgium. Premium quality carbon fiber sheet manufactured using 100% high-strength carbon fiber reinforcement and epoxy resin with a smooth, glossy, cosmetic quality carbon fiber finish on one side and a textured 'peel-ply' finish on the reverse.

Suitable for a huge range of structural and cosmetic applications within motorsport, marine, shopfitting, exhibitions, automation, medical, scientific and many more.

Available in 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm thickness in a variety of sheet sizes up to 580mm square.

Carbon fiber sheet manufactured using 100% high strength carbon fiber reinforcement cured under pressure and temperature to produce a
high-performance sheet suitable for fully structural applications whilst also having a class-A (cosmetic) finish on one side.

The visible surface of the sheet uses a ‘visual quality’ 2/2 twill, 3k woven carbon fiber fabric and has a high-gloss finish. The reverse side of the sheet is finished with a flat but textured ‘peel-ply’ finish suitable for secondary bonding.

Our High Strength Carbon Fiber Sheets are manufactured in-house by Altiveners Ltd in the UK using a strictly controlled process to produce the highest standard of carbon fiber sheet available.

Immediately after curing and before cutting or stocking the sheets are coated in a high-quality protective film on their cosmetic side to ensure they remain in pristine condition.

Typical Uses

• Motorsport / marine / light aircraft
• Engineering / automation
• Displays / exhibitions / shop-fitting
• Cabinets / enclosures / high-end audio
• Further processing into sandwich panels

Advantages

• 100% high strength carbon fiber reinforcement throughout
• Pin-hole free high-gloss cosmetic surface
• Flat, textured bonding surface on the reverse
• Wide range of thicknesses and sheet sizes available

How to Buy

Our High Strength Carbon Fiber Sheet is available to buy in thicknesses of 1mm (0.04"), 2mm (0.08") and 3mm (0.12"). Choose your required thickness at the top of the page.

The sheet is also available in sheet sizes 250mm x 230mm (9.8 x 9.1"), up to large format1000mm x 980mm (39.4 x 38.6") which should also be selected at the top of the page.

We also list separately a Carbon Fiber Veneer suitable for furniture making, laminating, car trim pieces etc., which is available with or without a self-adhesive backing.

Further Information

Technical Details

Quasi-Isotropic Layup

To create a more uniform distribution of strength, all our sheets are manufactured using both layers of 0°/90° and 45°/-45° oriented reinforcement in what is known as quasi-isotropic fiber orientation. Carbon fiber sheets using this layup technique offer improved stiffness across their diagonal axis and significantly improved torsional stiffness.

Laminate Composition

The matrix used is a high performance epoxy resin which offers excellent mechanicals, clarity and improved UV stability. The high temperature cure maximises the mechanical strength properties and results in a Tg (glass transition) of 80°C (176°F).

To achieve maximum stability and flatness in the sheets, we used 'balanced' laminates for all sheet thicknesses. This means that the fiber type, weight and weave is symmetrical from the front to the back ply.

The detailed layup schedule for each sheet thickness can be seen below:

Dimensional Tolerance and Sheet Weight

Thickness tolerance and weight for our High Strength Carbon Fiber Sheet varies with thickness, as follows:

The dimensional tolerance on length and width is + - 2.5mm

How to Cut and Shape

This carbon fiber sheet can easily be cut and finished to a high standard using simple workshop tools. Cutting and finishing carbon fiber can also be perfectly safe if you follow some basic safety precautions.

Manufacturing Contracts

Our sophisticated manufacturing process and facilities mean that Altivenevers can produce carbon fiber or composite sheet to almost any specification. We currently supply specialist carbon fiber sheet to many famous brands from the world of fashion, high-end audio, F1, motorsport and marine sectors.

Please contact us our sales team to discuss your requirements.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer custom sheet fabrication for small runs (less than 10sqm). We do not offer a cutting/trimming service.