Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm)
Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) by Hexcel Corporation is a verified Carbon Fiber & Prepreg with ASTM D638 Tensile 3850 MPa, ASTM D648 HDT N/A °C, and US DOT Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber (N/A).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 3850 MPa (558,396 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | N/A |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 1610 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | N/A |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | N/A |
| ASTM D792 Specific Density | 1790 kg/m³ |
| US DOT 49 CFR & Canada TDG Hazmat Class | Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber • UN: N/A |
| Unit Price & B2B Pack Configuration | $46/kg • $2,070 per 100 yd Roll (45 kg) |
Compare Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Hexcel HexForce 282, Toray Torayca T700S. Select any verified peer below for a complete side-by-side ASTM D638/D648 delta, cure stoichiometry, and US DOT 49 CFR comparison:
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Engineering FAQ: Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm)?▼
Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) by Hexcel Corporation (SKU: HXL-HF3733-50) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 3850 MPa (558,396 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of ambient cure rating, ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 1610 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of solid reinforcement/core state.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm)?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) include: Low-Viscosity Infusion Epoxy (Gurit Prime 37 / Hexion RIMR 135 / Araldite LY 1564), Stoichiometric Amine Hardener, Nylon Peel Ply & High-Temp Vacuum Film. Category Engineering Rule: SIZE COMPATIBILITY: Use Epoxy-compatible silane sizing with Structural Epoxy Resins (approx. 55:45 fiber-to-resin weight ratio in vacuum infusion). ITAR/EAR export screening applies.
3. What are the verified US drop-in equivalents for Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm)?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) in the North American ASTM index include Hexcel HexForce 282, Toray Torayca T700S. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon, Toray Torayca T700S 12K Unidirectional Carbon Fabric, Chomarat C-Weave 200T 3K 2x2 Twill Carbon Fabric.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm)?▼
Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber (UN Number: N/A). It ships from regional US hubs in Tacoma, WA, Stamford, CT, Anderson, SC with a typical lead time of 1-3 Days. When ordered with Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (MEKP UN3105), 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation applies.
5. Which composite molding methods (Vacuum Infusion, Hand Layup, RTM) suit Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm)?▼
Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) is qualified for Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer (VARTM), Autoclave Prepreg Cure, Wet Layup + Vacuum Bag. Primary industrial applications include FAA Part 23 Airframes, America's Cup Hydrofoils, Carbon Drive Shafts.
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm) (HXL-HF3733-50) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/hexcel-hexforce-3733-3k-plain-weave-carbon-fabric-197-gsm