3K carbon fabric at a glance
Where to buy
Designation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | 3K carbon fabric |
| Class | Composites |
| Type | woven carbon fabric |
3K carbon fabric data
| Property | HexForce 282 | HexForce 284 |
|---|---|---|
| Weave | Plain | 2/2 twill |
| Weight, oz/yd² (g/m²) | 5.80 (197) | 5.80 (197) |
| Dry thickness | 10.10 mil (0.26 mm) | 9.1 mil (0.23 mm) |
| Count, warp × fill per in | 12 × 12 | 12 × 12 |
| Fiber | 3K carbon, 33 MSI | 3K carbon, 33 MSI |
Hexcel HexForce 282 and 284 data sheets, as already used on the carbon and aramid page.
Same fabrics as 8552 epoxy prepreg: typical physical properties
| Property | Carbon fabrics |
|---|---|
| Resin content | 32–42% |
| Flow | 8–22% |
| Volatiles | 1.5% max |
| Gel time at 350 °F | 12–22 min |
HexPly 8552 data sheet, US units, 2020. Cure 350 °F (see the prepreg page).
Notes from the guide
- Dry fabric weights, not ply thickness.
- One manufacturer’s data.
- SRM first. Ply count and orientation come from the repair manual.
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Sources
- Hexcel HexForce Style 282 Carbon Fabric Product Data (DSF_282) — 3K carbon 33 MSI, plain, 5.80 oz/yd² (197 g/m²), 12 × 12, 10.10 mil (0.26 mm).
- Hexcel HexForce Style 284 Carbon Fabric Product Data (DSF_284) — 3K carbon 33 MSI, 2/2 twill, 5.80 oz/yd² (197 g/m²), 12 × 12, 9.1 mil (0.23 mm).
- Hexcel HexPly 8552 Product Data Sheet (US units, 2020) — neat resin properties, prepreg physical properties, cure procedure, storage life.
- FAA-H-8083-31B, AMT Handbook — Airframe, Volume 1 (2023), Chapter 7 — weave styles (Figure 7-5, p. 7-5); default 0° direction (p. 7-3).
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.