Hexcel HexTow AS4 12K Aerospace Qualified Carbon Fiber

Hexcel HexTow AS4 12K Aerospace Qualified Carbon Fiber by Hexcel Corporation (SKU: HXL-AS4-12K) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 4410 MPa (639,618 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of ambient cure rating, ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 1680 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of solid reinforcement/core state.

Required companion cure and process materials for Hexcel HexTow AS4 12K Aerospace Qualified Carbon Fiber 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.

Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for Hexcel HexTow AS4 12K Aerospace Qualified Carbon Fiber 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, Toray Torayca M40J High-Modulus Pitch/PAN Carbon Fiber.

Hexcel HexTow AS4 12K Aerospace Qualified Carbon Fiber 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.

Hexcel HexTow AS4 12K Aerospace Qualified Carbon Fiber 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.