Hybrid fabrics of carbon and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers for use in impact resistant articles
AssigneeKordsa Teknik Tekstil Anonim Sirketi
InventorsKadir DEMIRCI, Okan ATAMAN, Sevim ORS SUTUVEN, Denis GRANGER, Mary SHAFER
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Abstract
A hybrid fabric including carbon fibers and UHMWPE fibers is provided. Where UHMWPE fibers are twisted in order to improve their tensile strength and thus improve the impact resistance properties of the hybrid fabric. The hybrid fabric is preferably a woven fabric including 50-70% carbon fibers and 30-50% UHMWPE fibers by weight. The hybrid fabric can be used in composites for producing impact resistant articles such as protective shields for battery packs in electric vehicles.
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A hybrid fabric comprising carbon fibers and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, wherein
- the hybrid fabric is a woven fabric, and
- the hybrid fabric comprises 50-70% of the carbon fibers and 30-50% of the UHMWPE fibers by weight.
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