Carbon fiber sleeves have emerged as a game – changer in various industries, and GDE Technology is at the forefront of delivering top – tier solutions. But what exactly are carbon fiber sleeves?
A carbon fiber sleeve is a cylindrical component crafted from carbon fiber materials. Carbon fiber, renowned for its exceptional strength – to – weight ratio, endows these sleeves with remarkable properties.
- Outstanding Strength: Despite being incredibly lightweight, carbon fiber sleeves boast extraordinary tensile strength, far surpassing that of traditional materials like steel while weighing much less. This makes them ideal for applications where both strength and weight reduction are crucial.
- Corrosion Resistance: Unlike metals that are prone to rust and corrosion, carbon fiber sleeves are highly resistant to chemical corrosion and environmental degradation. They can maintain their integrity in harsh conditions, such as exposure to moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
- High Temperature Tolerance: These sleeves can withstand high temperatures without losing their structural stability, making them suitable for use in industries with elevated thermal environments, such as aerospace and automotive.
- Dimensional Stability: Carbon fiber sleeves exhibit excellent dimensional stability, meaning they retain their shape and size accurately over time and under various operating conditions. This precision is vital for applications requiring tight tolerances.
Carbon fiber sleeves play pivotal roles across multiple sectors:
- Aerospace: In aircraft manufacturing, they are used to reinforce components, reducing overall weight and enhancing fuel efficiency without compromising on strength and safety.
- Automotive: For high – performance vehicles, these sleeves contribute to weight reduction, which in turn improves speed, handling, and energy efficiency. They can be found in drive shafts, suspension parts, and other critical components.
- Industrial Machinery: In industrial settings, carbon fiber sleeves are employed in rotating equipment, shafts, and other parts where high strength, low weight, and resistance to wear and corrosion are essential for optimal performance and longevity.
- Sports Equipment: From bicycle frames to golf club shafts, carbon fiber sleeves provide the necessary strength and lightness to enhance athletic performance.
GDE Technology offers a comprehensive range of carbon fiber sleeve models to meet diverse customer needs. Here are some of the key models we support, as shown in the table:
| Type |
Yarn |
Diameter (mm) |
Weight |
| GDE – 10 |
3K Carbon fiber |
8 – 12 |
10 |
| GDE – 13 |
3K Carbon fiber |
13 – 18 |
13 |
| GDE – 15 |
3K Carbon fiber |
19 – 22 |
15 |
| GDE – 20 |
3K Carbon fiber |
20 – 40 |
20 |
| GDE – 24 |
3K Carbon fiber |
40 – 50 |
24 |
| GDE – 29 |
3K Carbon fiber |
50 – 60 |
29 |
| GDE – 20 |
6K Carbon fiber |
15 – 25 |
20 |
| GDE – 26 |
6K Carbon fiber |
18 – 30 |
26 |
| GDE – 29 |
6K Carbon fiber |
19 – 35 |
29 |
| GDE – 39 |
6K Carbon fiber |
30 – 50 |
39 |
| GDE – 48 |
6K Carbon fiber |
50 – 65 |
48 |
| GDE – 58 |
6K Carbon fiber |
60 – 80 |
58 |
| GDE – 39 |
12K Carbon fiber |
20 – 35 |
39 |
| GDE – 52 |
12K Carbon fiber |
30 – 40 |
52 |
| GDE – 58 |
12K Carbon fiber |
35 – 50 |
58 |
| GDE – 77 |
12K Carbon fiber |
40 – 70 |
77 |
| GDE – 118 |
12K Carbon fiber |
100 – 130 |
116 |
| GDE – 235 |
24K Carbon fiber |
64 – 127 |
235 |
With our advanced carbon fiber sleeve solutions, GDE Technology continues to empower industries to achieve new levels of performance, efficiency, and innovation. Whether you’re in aerospace, automotive, or any other field requiring high – performance components, our carbon fiber sleeves are engineered to meet your most demanding requirements.
