Zoltek PX35
95% Carbon Content
The Industrial Carbon Fiber Standard
In the realm of advanced materials, ZOLTEK PX35 has set the benchmark as the industrial carbon fiber that is both cost-effective and exceptionally strong. Offering a strength-to-weight ratio comparable to, or even surpassing, many aerospace-grade fibers, ZOLTEK PX35 is crafted from our plentiful textile-based precursor and produced through a proprietary high-throughput process. This ensures an affordable product without compromising on strength or stiffness.
ZOLTEK PX35 has revolutionized the carbon fiber industry, making high-performance carbon fiber accessible for a wide range of new applications. Our sustainable pricing model is independent of the fluctuating aerospace market, positioning ZOLTEK PX35 as a competitive alternative to other primary building materials.
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ZOLTEK Chopped Carbon Fiber (Superior Performance for Molding Applications)
Chopped carbon fiber is a highly favored material for injection and compression molding applications, known for producing components that are exceptionally durable, corrosion-resistant, and rigid. These qualities make it ideal for manufacturing machine parts and gears that endure long operational periods with minimal wear and tear.
ZOLTEK’s signature line of chopped carbon fiber materials is engineered to meet specific application needs, offering cleaner and more consistent flow rates due to their high bulk density. Often compounded with general engineering thermoplastics such as PC and Nylon, as well as high-temperature thermoplastic resins like PEEK and PEI, these composites achieve an industry-leading strength-to-weight ratio. This makes them perfect for applications that demand stronger and more rigid materials.
Additionally, ZOLTEK’s chopped carbon fibers distribute easily during the compounding process, enhancing both the process efficiency and the performance of the final product. ZOLTEK PX35 Chopped Fibers are versatile and available in various forms, including pellets, flakes, and sticks. Explore our extensive collection of chopped fiber products to find the perfect solution for your needs.
ZOLTEK PX35 Continuous Tow (Leading Commercial Carbon Fiber)
ZOLTEK PX35 Continuous Tow stands as the premier commercial carbon fiber available today. Comprised of 50K filament fibers manufactured from a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor, this product is offered with a variety of sizings to ensure optimal processing and compatibility with numerous resin systems. Our stringent quality control system ensures spool-to-spool consistency, resulting in exceptionally low coefficients of variation.
ZOLTEK PXFT Carbonized Felts (Versatile Solutions for Diverse Applications)
ZOLTEK PXFT carbonized felts are crafted from 100% ZOLTEK OX felts, continuously carbonized and supplied in convenient roll form. These carbon felts are highly versatile and suitable for various applications, including stationary energy storage batteries, high-temperature furnace linings, acid gas mist eliminators, and carbon composite materials.
Customers can easily process the felt into custom designs and apply their own post-treatments to meet specific requirements.
ZOLTEK PX35 Milled Carbon Fiber (High-Quality Solution for Strength and Electrostatic Dissipation)
ZOLTEK PX35 milled carbon fiber is a specially processed fiber made from polyacrylonitrile (PAN), ideal for high-volume applications requiring significant strength and electrostatic dissipation. All ZOLTEK milled carbon fiber products are free of any sizings, ensuring purity and performance. Our unique in-house milling system guarantees the highest product quality and complete traceability from raw material to finished product.
ZOLTEK Multi-Directional Fabrics are produced from our ZOLTEK PX35 continuous carbon fiber tow.
ZOLTEK utilizes unique fiber spreading techniques to obtain a wide range of Multi-Directional fabric weights for a varied set of composite part applications. A quick composite part build-up is cost effectively achieved with our diverse weight range of low-cost carbon fabric products. ZOLTEK Multi-Directional Fabrics drapable fabric construction is also ideal for complex shape preforms. Pillar and Tricot stitching patterns are available as needed.
Applications: Automotive, marine, Aircraft, Infrastructure
Recommended Use: Body Panels (Interior/Exterior), Components/Undercarriage, Reinforcement
ZOLTEK™ Pultruded Profiles (Advanced Carbon Fiber Laminates for Structural Reinforcement)
ZOLTEK™ Pultruded Profiles are pre-cured, thick-ply carbon fiber laminates designed for optimal structural reinforcement applications. Available in various thicknesses and complex shapes, our pultrusion products offer superior properties with high fiber volumes, minimal void content, and precise filament alignment.
Using ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber tows, our proprietary impregnation and curing process produces smooth carbon fiber laminates that ensure efficient laydown when building thickness. The specific fiber alignment achieved through pultrusion delivers consistently superior properties in laminates compared to other composite manufacturing processes. Depending on the end application, these pultruded profiles are typically produced with thermoset epoxy or vinyl ester resin in a proprietary, cost-effective, high-throughput process.
ZOLTEK’s pultruded profiles are ready-to-use carbon composites suitable for a wide range of applications, including infrastructure projects, deep-sea exploration, wind energy, and any other field that benefits from the unique properties of pultruded carbon fiber components.
Applications: Wind Energy, Infrastructure, Offshore Drilling, Mining, Other Structural Reinforcement Applications
Innovative Carbon Fiber Technology for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
In collaboration with Toray, ZOLTEK has pioneered an advanced technology and input material for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) used in compression molding. SMC is a composite material made from resin and chopped carbon fiber, placed into matched metal tooling to mold finished parts.
Our new carbon fiber tow product retains the large tow size (50K) but is now split into 3K sub-tows. When chopped, these sub-tows break apart into a homogeneous, isotropic bed of small tow carbon fiber, which easily wets out in the SMC process. This innovation results in an exceptionally strong and stiff composite part, ideal for automotive and other applications.
The final parts molded from SMC benefit from a high-throughput compounding process combined with low-cost inputs (resin and fiber). The molding process is highly efficient, with more than 97% of the compound utilized in the final molded part, minimizing edge trim and other waste.
ZOLTEK (Advanced Carbon Fiber Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics)
ZOLTEK has engineered continuous tow, chopped fibers, and milled fibers specifically for both general and high-temperature engineering thermoplastics. To enhance these solutions, ZOLTEK has developed specialized sizing technology compatible with all major thermoplastic materials. This innovative approach enables compounders to achieve significant physical property improvements, expanding the applications of thermoplastics into new areas.
Revolutionizing Thermoplastic Applications
With ZOLTEK’s technology, nylon compounds can now replace traditional cast aluminum and magnesium applications. Polypropylene (PP) compounds can compete with higher density filled materials and vertical panel applications. High-temperature materials have already been successfully compounded for use in 3D printed tooling, showcasing their versatility and superior performance.
Comprehensive Sizing Portfolio
ZOLTEK’s portfolio of sizings is compatible with Nylons, Polycarbonates, and several high-temperature thermoplastics, including PEI, PEEK, and PPS. Each ZOLTEK PX35 thermoplastic-optimized fiber offers distinct advantages:
- High Bulk Density: Ensures cleaner and more consistent flow rates.
- Chopped Fiber: Available in various lengths for thermoplastic compounding.
- Milled Fiber: Available in pellet form or as a dry powder. The compact pellet form maintains its integrity from packaging through the hopper, ensuring easy distribution during compounding and enhancing process and product performance.
Exceptional Properties
ZOLTEK PX35 carbon fiber boasts excellent mechanical and electrical properties, including electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, and low thermal expansion. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for a wide range of high-performance thermoplastic applications.
ZOLTEK Uni-Directional Fabric (Stitch-Bonded) (Optimized for Superior Composite Applications)
ZOLTEK’s Uni-Directional Fabric (Stitch-Bonded) is crafted from our ZOLTEK PX35 50K Continuous Tow Carbon Fiber. Reflecting ZOLTEK’s dedication to providing optimal solutions for various application challenges, this product utilizes unique fiber spreading techniques to offer a diverse range of fabric weights and constructions tailored for composite part applications.
Specially designed for enhanced infusibility, ZOLTEK’s Uni-Directional Fabric enables rapid build-up of part thickness, making it ideal for applications requiring swift and efficient layering. Additionally, fabric treatments such as binders can be applied to meet specific application needs, ensuring the fabric’s performance aligns perfectly with the demands of each unique project.
ZOLTEK PX35 Tow Weave Carbon Fabric (Superior Durability and Aesthetic Appeal)
ZOLTEK PX35 tow weave carbon fabric is crafted from our robust ZOLTEK PX35 50K Continuous Tow Carbon Fiber material. Demonstrating our commitment to innovative carbon fiber solutions, this product offers a cost-effective and efficient method for building composite parts with superior aesthetic appeal.
Common applications for this industry-leading tow weave carbon fabric include large composite tooling parts and finished composite components for a variety of uses. Whether for industrial or everyday applications, ZOLTEK PX35 tow weave carbon fabric delivers durability, efficiency, and an attractive finish.
