Hybrid Carbon/Glass/Epoxy

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· Carbon-Glass Hybrid· CFRP-GFRP Hybrid

A carbon/glass fiber hybrid composite with an epoxy matrix, featuring a strategically layered design combining T300 carbon fibers in the primary load direction with E-glass cross-plies at ±45° for torsional and impact resistance. This hybrid architecture balances the high stiffness and low weight of carbon fiber with the cost-effectiveness and impact toughness of glass fiber, making it ideal for applications where weight savings and performance matter but full-carbon construction costs are prohibitive. The prepreg layup process and moderate cure temperature (120°C) enable consistent quality production suitable for aerospace secondary structures, automotive chassis components, and sporting goods where a compromise between performance, durability, and manufacturing cost is optimal.

aerospace secondary structuresautomotive body panels and chassiswind turbine blade sectionshigh-performance sporting equipmentmarine hull and structural componentsindustrial drone frames

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
Composite Layup4 plies · 0.65 mm total

Fiber Direction

-45°
+0°
+45°
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FiberT300 Carbon + E-Glass Hybrid
MatrixEpoxy
ProcessPrepreg layup
Cure120°C / 120 min
Vf55%

Ply Schedule

+0°T300 Carbon0.125 mm
+45°E-Glass0.2 mm
-45°E-Glass0.2 mm
+0°T300 Carbon0.125 mm

Laminate Code

[0/45/-45/0]T

Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
101.5
ksi—
Young's Modulus(E)
7,977.1
ksi—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.05961
lb/in³—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.