Carbon fiber tubes manufactured using Filament Winding and Roll-Wrapping technologies.
Inkarbo offers carbon fiber tubes manufactured using two primary technologies: Filament Winding and Roll-Wrapping.
Each manufacturing method offers unique benefits and is optimized for specific engineering and industrial applications.
Filament Winding is optimized for long tubes, rotating shafts, rollers, torsional performance, dynamic stability and high-performance engineering applications.
Roll-Wrapping is widely used for structural, decorative and engineering applications where classic carbon fiber appearance, cost efficiency and flexible small production runs are important.
Choose Filament Winding for long, rotating and high-performance tubes. Choose Roll-Wrapping for standard structural, decorative and cost-effective carbon tube projects.
Filament Winding and Roll-Wrapping offer different advantages depending on length, stiffness, rotation, appearance and budget requirements.
| Feature | Filament Winding | Roll-Wrapped |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Length | Up to 6–8 m and beyond | Typically up to 2.5 m |
| Dimensional Accuracy | Excellent concentricity and uniform wall thickness | Suitable for most structural applications |
| Balance at Rotation | Ideal for rotating shafts and rollers | Generally not intended for high-speed rotating applications |
| Torsional Performance | Optimized through controlled fiber winding angles | Limited by fabric layer orientation |
| Strength-to-Weight Ratio | Maximum efficiency of carbon fiber utilization | May require thicker walls to achieve similar performance |
| Dynamic Performance | Excellent vibration damping and dynamic stability | Suitable for standard structural applications |
| Surface Appearance | Distinctive winding pattern with various finish options | Classic carbon fiber appearance in Plain or Twill weave |
| Color | Options Limited decorative possibilities | Colored carbon fabrics available |
| Machining and Grinding | Can be ground to a precise diameter with minimal impact on performance | Extensive grinding may affect appearance and outer-layer properties |
| Economic Efficiency | Optimized for high-performance applications | Cost-effective solution for most projects |
| Typical Applications | Drive shafts, industrial rollers, aircraft structures, telescopic systems, robotics, high-performance engineering applications | UAV and drone structures, sports equipment, medical devices, instrumentation, engineering structures, decorative and design projects |
Select the manufacturing method according to mechanical performance, visual appearance, tube length, load type and project budget.
Recommended for long tubes, high torsional stiffness, rotating shafts, rollers and demanding dynamic applications.
The most widely used solution thanks to its excellent balance of performance, appearance and cost.
