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CSS-BCF418 Bidirectional Carbon Fabric

CSS-BCF418

CSS-BCF418 is a 45/45-degree bidirectional, high-strength, non-corrosive carbon fabric designed to be field laminated with CSS-ES/CSS-UES saturant resin to create a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite for structural reinforcement applications.

Key Features

  • High strength
  • Lightweight
  • Ambient cure
  • Non-corrosive
  • Flexible
  • Low aesthetic impact
  • Various finish coatings
  • Underwater use when saturated with CSS-UES underwater saturant
  • Weight: 18 oz./yd.2

Applications

  • Seismic retrofit
  • Load rating upgrade
  • Damage repair
  • Defect remediation
  • Blast mitigation

    Storage Conditions

    • Store material in a dry area with no exposure to moisture.

    Shelf Life

    • 10 years in unopened, undamaged carton

    Options

    Roll Size (Width x Length) / Model No.

    • 25 in. (635 mm) x 144 ft. (44 m) / CSS-BCF41825
    • 50 in. (1,270 mm) x 144 ft. (44 m) / CSS-BCF41850

    Warranty

    • This product is covered by the Simpson Strong-Tie RPS Product Five-Year Limited Warranty, which is available at strongtie.com/limited-warranties or by calling Simpson Strong-Tie at (800) 999-5099

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