Braided Carbon Fiber Sleeve.pdf

Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeve can be slid over a release coated tube or mandrel and used to create very strong and cosmetically attractive tubes and sections. Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeve can be expanded or contracted to accommodate a range of diameters. Each sleeve can be expanded by up to 30% and contracted by up to 70% of the stated diameter. Braided sleeves are extremely resistant to cracks between layers, reducing the possibility of delaminating and increasing the strength of the product. When inflated, braided reinforcement works much like a shark's body, orienting itself to the direction of force. This actually strengthens its outer skin, enabling it to withstand pressure and carry load, and to tolerate damage and fatigue. If a puncture does occur, the sleeve provides a slow, controlled failure, rather than a more damaging and potentially dangerous blowup.