HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon
HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon by Hexcel Corp is an industrial Carbon Fiber (Reinforcements) with ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 3792.1 MPa (550,000 psi), ASTM D648 HDT of 260 °C (500°F), and US DOT classification Non-Hazmat Standard Freight. Approved drop-in substitute: Torayca® T300 3K Plain Weave (Style 3055) (99.0% match).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 3792.1 MPa (550,000 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 260 °C (500 °F) |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 5498.5 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | N/A |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | 198 cPs |
| ASTM D792 Specific Density | 1120 kg/m³ |
| US DOT 49 CFR & Canada TDG Hazmat Class | Non-Hazmat Standard Freight • UN: N/A |
| Unit Price & B2B Pack Configuration | $14.25/kg • $2,850 per 100-Yd Master Roll (50 in) |
Compare HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Torayca® T300 3K Plain Weave (Style 3055). Select any verified peer below for a complete side-by-side ASTM D638/D648 delta, cure stoichiometry, and US DOT 49 CFR comparison:
Required Companion Cure Stack, Processes & Applications
Category Hub: Carbon Fiber Fabrics (3K / 6K / 12K), Spread-Tow & Prepregs →Mandatory Companion Materials:
Compatible Fabrication Processes:
Primary Marine, Aerospace & Industrial Applications:
Engineering FAQ: HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon?▼
HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon by Hexcel Corp (SKU: HEX-HF282-3K-50IN) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 3792.1 MPa (550,000 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 260 °C (500 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 5498.5 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 198 cPs.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon 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 HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon in the North American ASTM index include Torayca® T300 3K Plain Weave (Style 3055). Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against Hexcel HexForce 3733 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fabric (197 gsm), Chomarat C-Ply BX600 Spread-Tow Biaxial (+/-45) Carbon, Chomarat C-Weave 200T 3K 2x2 Twill Carbon Fabric.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon?▼
HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as Non-Hazmat Standard Freight (UN Number: N/A). It ships from regional US hubs in NC, CA, WA, TX 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 HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon?▼
HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon is qualified for Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer (VARTM), Autoclave Prepreg Cure, Wet Layup + Vacuum Bag. Primary industrial applications include Aerospace & marine structural 198 g/m² (5.8 oz/yd²) 3K carbon fabric, Carbon Fiber.
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "HexForce® 282 3K Plain Weave Carbon (HEX-HF282-3K-50IN) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/hexforce-282-carbon