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AvCarb to Present Spun-PAN Carbon Fabric as a Rayon Replacement at Carbon Fiber 2026
AvCarb Material Solutions’ Chris Robertson, Director of Sales and Marketing, and John Gaffney, Manager of Research and Development Engineering, will speak at Carbon 26’s, Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber Replacement seminar presented by Composite World, November 10–12 in Huntsville, Alabama.
The presentation will evaluate spun-PAN carbon fabric as a replacement for rayon in ablative composites. AvCarb converts stretch-broken oxidized PAN into spun yarn and woven fabric. It tailors weave construction, areal weight, heat treatment, and carbon content (75–99.9%) to balance thermal conductivity, fiber stability, oxidation resistance, and processability. An initial fabric with 88% carbon content, an areal weight of 380 g/m², and an 8-harness satin weave has been supplied for evaluation. Composite testing will assess whether the fabric meets performance requirements and help define the optimal fabric construction and processing window.
AvCarb Material Solutions’ Chris Robertson, Director of Sales and Marketing, and John Gaffney, Manager of Research and Development Engineering, will speak at Carbon 26’s, Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber Replacement seminar presented by Composite World, November 10–12 in Huntsville, Alabama.
The presentation will evaluate spun-PAN carbon fabric as a replacement for rayon in ablative composites. AvCarb converts stretch-broken oxidized PAN into spun yarn and woven fabric. It tailors weave construction, areal weight, heat treatment, and carbon content (75–99.9%) to balance thermal conductivity, fiber stability, oxidation resistance, and processability. An initial fabric with 88% carbon content, an areal weight of 380 g/m², and an 8-harness satin weave has been supplied for evaluation. Composite testing will assess whether the fabric meets performance requirements and help define the optimal fabric construction and processing window.
