From production to end-use, ZOLTEK PX30 carbonized yarns are synonymous with high-performance. With a minimum carbon content of 99% and a fiber density of 1.75 g/cc, ZOLTEK PX30 yarns provide industry-leading solutions especially when reliability under extreme heat is key. Derived from the same proprietary high temperature batch carbonization process used to manufacture all of ZOLTEK’s high purity ZOLTEK PX30 products, these yarns are characterized by their many surface fibrils in protruding various directions, making them ideally suited for high performance applications including braided carbon/carbon composites.
| Description | Plies | Denier (g/9000m) | Tex (g/1000m) | Yield | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonized Yarn | 2 | 1,700 | 189 | 5.76 m/g (2854 yds/lb) | Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
| Carbonized Yarn | 3 | 2,500 | 278 | 3.55 m/g (1758 yds/lb) | Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
| Carbonized Yarn | 4 | 3,500 | 378 |
2.59 m/g (1285 yds/lb) | Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
| Carbonized Yarn | 5 | 4,400 | 467 | 2.05 m/g (1016 yds/lb) | Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
| Carbonized Yarn | 6 | 5,000 | 556 | 1.78 m/g (884 yds/lb) | Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
| Carbonized Yarn | 7 | 6,000 | 656 |
1.51 m/g (750 yds/lb) |
Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
| Carbonized Yarn | 10 | 8,500 | 933 |
1.06 m/g (527 yds/lb) |
Conical spools Maximum diameter = 12 cm (4.75 in) Height = 15 cm (6 in) |
Recommended Use: High performance applications including carbon/carbon and other refractory composites
Applications: High temperature packings and gaskets, performance for high temperature carbon/carbon and carbon/ceramic composites, specialty applications for reinforcement in polymer-based composites
ZOLTEK Yarns Applications
ZOLTEK PX30 carbonized fiber products perform incredibly well in several speciality applications that demand very high temperature and very harsh chemical resistance. The various product forms of ZOLTEK PX30 are uniquely suited for several specific end-uses. However, ZOLTEK PX30 is frequently used for the following, broader, applications: