Pultruded Composite Materials: Carbon Fiber Rods
Building on its expertise in manufacturing Torayca® carbon fibers, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe developed a production line exclusively for carbon fiber rods in the early 2000s. Our carbon fiber rods are produced on highly automated pultrusion lines that work continuously. Our carbon rods are used in various applications:
- Civil Engineering: structural repairs and reinforcements;
- Reinforcement of high-voltage power cables (cable core);
- Cable-stayed structures.
Hard-Wearing Carbon Fiber Rods
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe’s rods are made from: High Strength (T700), Intermediate Modulus (T800) or High Modulus Torayca® Carbon Fibers. Toray Carbon Fibers Europe’s rods are available in a variety of diameters, ranging from 0.5 mm to 20 mm.
No matter the end-user’s application, the advantages of our Torayca® carbon fiber rods are multiple:
- Lightweight;
- Rigidity;
- Durability;
- Proven resistance to fatigue & corrosion;
- Mechanical Performance;
- Easy to install.
Our Resin Selection: A Solution in Line with your Project
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe has developed a wide range of resins that are perfectly compatible with the pultrusion process: epoxy, polyester, vinylester, polyurethane. These resins are developed to meet specific requirements such as appearance, colour, impact resistance, fire resistance, temperature resistance, and biocompatibility.
| Type of resins | Main Characteristics |
| Standard Epoxy | TG 110 °C, good cost/performance ratio |
| High-temperature Epoxy | TG 250 °C, high thermal-oxidation resistance |
| Vinylester | Corrosion and alkaline environment resistance |
| Polyurethane | Impact resistance |
| FST Retardant Epoxy | Fire, smoke and toxicity resistance |
| Phenolic | Fire resistance |
Surface Treatments
To facilitate the adhesion of our rods, two surface treatments are available:
Joncs type S
S-type Rods: The “S” surface treatment is ideal for bonding organic resins (epoxy, polyurethane).
Joncs type « RS »
RS-type Rods: The “RS” surface treatment is designed to be compatible with mortars or hydraulic binders. The dynamic surface condition of the rods offers optimum compatibility and anchorage.
Packaging and Product Availability
Carbon fiber rods are available: coiled in continuous form (up to 10 km in length) or in a customised length (upon request). Torayca® carbon fiber rods can be coiled or bent (under no strain) without being damaged (up to 110 times their diameter).
Most of our carbon rods are available to order from stock. For all enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our Sales and Technical teams.
WARNING
Our carbon fibers and composite materials are controlled products. Exporting these products outside the European Union requires an export license issued by your country’s competent relevant authorities. Your products manufactured using our carbon fibers and composites may also be subject to export control regulations.
For more information, consult the European regulations in force.
