HexTow® IM8 by Hexcel is carbon fiber is a continuous, high performance, intermediate modulus, PAN based fiber available in 12,000 (12K) filament count tows. This fiber has been surface treated and can be sized to improve its interlaminar shear properties, handling characteristics, and structural properties. HexTow® IM8 is suggested for use in weaving, prep egging, filament winding, braiding, and pultrusion where additional strength and modulus are required over IM7. It is widely used in a number of leading brands, high performance recreational sports equipment including performance bikes, tennis racquets, fishing rods, skis, snowboards, hockey sticks, baseball bats, and golf shafts.
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