Whether you’re building a drone, designing a bike frame, or upgrading automation equipment, carbon fiber round tube offers the perfect balance of strength, weight, and durability.
What Is a Carbon Fiber Round Tube?
Carbon fiber round tube is a hollow cylindrical tube made of carbon fiber composite material. What’s so special about it? It has incredible strength and stiffness, but is very lightweight. These properties make it ideal for projects where metal is too heavy or prone to corrosion.
Carbon fiber round tubes are made by layering sheets of carbon fiber with resin and then curing them at high temperatures and pressures. The result is a structure that resists bending, fatigue and abrasion, making it ideal for both structural and decorative uses.
Where Are Carbon Fiber Round Tubes Used?
One of the best things about carbon fiber round tubes is their versatility. You’ll find them in a wide range of industries:
Sports & Outdoor Gear: Fishing rods, bicycle frames, trekking poles, golf shafts
Drones & Aerospace:UAV arms, drone frames, structural supports
Automotive & Racing:Drive shafts, roll cages, interior trim
Robotics & Industrial Automation:Robotic arms, sliders, linear rails
Marine & Medical:Paddle shafts, sailboat masts, prosthetic limbs
Wherever strength, weight savings, and modern aesthetics are needed, carbon fiber round tubes offer a real advantage.
Surface Finish & Appearance Options
Carbon fiber tubes are not only high performing, but also stylish and professional looking. You can choose the finish and pattern to match your design or branding needs.
Finish Types
Glossy Finish: Smooth and reflective, great for visible parts.
Matte Finish: Non-reflective and modern.
Sanded / Peel Ply: Rough texture for gluing or painting.
Carbon Fiber Weaves
3K Twill Weave: Diagonal pattern, most popular and stylish.
3K Plain Weave: Simple checkerboard design
Unidirectional (UD): No visible weave, all fibers aligned for strength.
Hybrid Weaves: Colored carbon/Kevlar blends for a unique look.
These options let you balance performance with design, depending on your project.
What Sizes Are Available?
We offer a wide range of standard and custom sizes to fit your needs. Typical specifications include:
| Outer Diameter | Wall Thickness | Inner Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 10mm | 1.0mm | 8mm |
| 16mm | 1.5mm | 13mm |
| 30mm | 2.5mm | 25mm |
| 50mm | 3.0mm | 44mm |
Standard Size Range
Outer Diameter (OD): 4mm – 100mm+
Wall Thickness: 0.5mm – 5mm
Lengths: 1000mm, 1500mm, 2000mm (Custom lengths available)
Need a specific tolerance or custom size? No problem—we support OEM and custom fabrication.
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