Carbon Fibre look tanks

[pistolar]

Cannot remember whose SEAC it was that had the plastic tanks done to look like carbon fibre, but were can i get them done?

[JR]

Why not have a word with Tim at ACT for some real CF tanks but wouldn't Aramid be more appropriate?

Aramid Fibre ( Kevlar / Twaron )
Background
Aramid fibre is an aromatic polyamide, better known by tradenames such as Kevler (DuPont) and Twaron (Teijin Twaron). As such, many different grades are available, with properties to suit various applications.

It is produced by spinning a solid fibre from solution.

Key Properties
Typical properties include:

· Usually yellow in appearance

· Low density

· High strength

· Good impact resistance

· Good abrasion resistance

· Good chemical resistance

· Good resistance to thermal degradation

· Compressive strength similar to E-glass fibres

· Some grades of aramid fibre can degrade when exposed to ultraviolet light

Applications
Some applications for aramid fibres are listed below. It is usually used as fibre reinforcement for polymer matrix composites.

· Ballistic protective applications such as bullet proof vests

· Protective apparel such as gloves, motorcycle protective clothing and hunting gaitors, chaps and pants.

· Sails for sailboats, yachts etc

· Belts and hosing for industrial and automotive applications

· Aircraft body parts

· Boat hulls

· Fibre optic and electromechanical cables

· Friction linings such as clutch plates and brake pads

· Gaskets for high temperature and pressure applications

· Adhesives and sealants





Primary author: AZoM.com

[MIKEB]

Err' that would be Karl Cordwell.

He had his plastic header and water overflow tanks covered in Carbon fibre look material. The stuff shirnks to shape and takes the shape up of the object following every contour.

He has a mate who professionaly cammo's up Army sniper rifles and target scopes etc and other irregular shaped objects with various different types of heat shirnkable cammo pattern material.

He said this bloke done his tanks and a few other bits and pieces for him in this carbon look stuff - apparently.

Looked good though.

MikeB

[dickymint]

pistolar said:

Cannot remember whose SEAC it was that had the plastic tanks done to look like carbon fibre, but were can i get them done?

That would be Karl Cordwells' SEAC
PH name is billetboy

Try mailing him

Edited to say Mike beat me to it!

>> Edited by dickymint on Monday 22 August 12:59

[MIKEB]

Get back to work - slacker!

Mike(also in work)B

[pistolar]

JR said:

Why not have a word with Tim at ACT for some real CF tanks but wouldn't Aramid be more appropriate? Aramid Fibre ( Kevlar / Twaron ) Background Aramid fibre is an aromatic polyamide, better known by tradenames such as Kevler (DuPont) and Twaron (Teijin Twaron). As such, many different grades are available, with properties to suit various applications. It is produced by spinning a solid fibre from solution. Key Properties Typical properties include: · Usually yellow in appearance · Low density · High strength · Good impact resistance · Good abrasion resistance · Good chemical resistance · Good resistance to thermal degradation · Compressive strength similar to E-glass fibres · Some grades of aramid fibre can degrade when exposed to ultraviolet light Applications Some applications for aramid fibres are listed below. It is usually used as fibre reinforcement for polymer matrix composites. · Ballistic protective applications such as bullet proof vests · Protective apparel such as gloves, motorcycle protective clothing and hunting gaitors, chaps and pants. · Sails for sailboats, yachts etc · Belts and hosing for industrial and automotive applications · Aircraft body parts · Boat hulls · Fibre optic and electromechanical cables · Friction linings such as clutch plates and brake pads · Gaskets for high temperature and pressure applications · Adhesives and sealants Primary author: AZoM.com

Like i have this much money