The process of making carbon fiber is quite unique, as it is part mechanical and part chemical. The precursor is drawn into long strands heated to a very high temperature without allowing them to come in contact with oxygen. Without oxygen, the fiber cannot burn. Instead, the high temperature...
The fibers can also be coated electrolytically by making the fibers the positive terminal in a bath filled with various electrically conductive materials. The surface treatment process must be carefully controlled to avoid forming tiny surface defects, such as pits, which could cause fiber failure. ...
For example, a sheath-core conductive fiber is made by composite spinning technology using polyester (antistatic polyester or semi-dull polyester) as one component and carbon black conductive medium and polymer as another component. Carbon black-containing polymer can be used as the sheath or the ...
Frame rigidity is important for tuning and flight performance The downsides of carbon fiber are: Carbon fiber is electrically conductive. If you have live wires touching the frame it could cause a short circuit and burn out components It can block radio frequencies, so antennas should be mounted...
Voltage is applied to the aluminum core of the drum. Since light renders selenium conductive, current can flow through the photoconductive layer while the drum is being illuminated, and the electrons released by the atoms are quickly replaced by the electrons that form the current flowing through ...
The ACCC® Conductor’s composite core is also ~70% lighter than a steel core which enables (with compact trapezoidal strands) the use of ~30% more (conductive) aluminum without a weight or diameter penalty. The added aluminum content not only supports higher ampacity, it also reduces electr...
Whether your record is freshly pressed or 50 years old, using a cleaning brush can make a big difference. This one from Boundless Audio has carbon fiber bristles that’ll go deep into the grooves of your album to remove dirt, hair, and dust that has gotten stuck inside. The bristles are...
Making sure your GPS module’s ceramic patch antenna has an unobstructed view of the sky is crucial for quick and reliable satellite lock-on. Anything covering it, particularly conductive materials like carbon fiber, electrical wires, or metal, can significantly weaken the GPS signal. ...
Voltage is applied to the aluminum core of the drum. Since light renders selenium conductive, current can flow through the photoconductive layer while the drum is being illuminated, and the electrons released by the atoms are quickly replaced by the electrons that form the current flowing through ...
Initially developed to mitigate thermal sag associated with conventional steel reinforced bare overhead conductors, the ACCC conductor’s lighter weight carbon fiber composite core also allows the incorporation of 28 percent more conductive aluminum in any size conductor without a weight or diameter penalt...