Carbon Fiber Tube Manufacturer | Custom Carbon Fiber Composite Tubes 

Lightweight. Strong. Engineered for High-Performance Applications.

Kraft New Material manufactures high-performance carbon fiber tubes using premium carbon fiber reinforcements and advanced composite manufacturing technologies.

With customized options in fiber grade, tube diameter, wall thickness, laminate structure, surface finish, and machining, our carbon fiber tubes provide an excellent balance of lightweight design, high stiffness, strength, and durability for aerospace, UAV, robotics, automotive, marine, and industrial applications.

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What Is a Carbon Fiber Tube?

A carbon fiber tube is a hollow composite structure manufactured by combining carbon fiber reinforcement with high-performance resin systems.

Compared with traditional materials such as aluminum tubes and steel tubes, carbon fiber tubes provide:

• Higher strength-to-weight ratio

• Higher stiffness-to-weight ratio

• Excellent fatigue resistance

• Low thermal expansion

• Corrosion resistance

• Long service life

Carbon fiber tubes are widely used in applications where weight reduction and structural efficiency are critical.

Tube Construction and Reinforcement Design

Different tube manufacturing methods provide different performance advantages.

Roll Wrapped Carbon Fiber Tubes

Multiple carbon fiber layers are wrapped around a mandrel.

Advantages:

• Excellent surface finish

• High dimensional accuracy

• Suitable for small and medium diameter tubes

Applications:

• UAV arms

• Camera poles

• Robotic structures

Filament Wound Carbon Fiber Tubes

Continuous carbon fiber is wound around a mandrel at controlled angles.

Advantages:

• High structural efficiency

• Excellent hoop strength

• Suitable for pressure and torsional loads

Applications:

• Pressure vessels

• Industrial shafts

• Structural tubes

Braided Carbon Fiber Tubes

Carbon fibers are braided into tubular reinforcement.

Advantages:

• Excellent impact resistance

• Good damage tolerance

• Complex geometry capability

Applications:

• Automotive components

• Sporting equipment

• Protective structures

Laminate Design: Optimizing Tube Performance

A carbon fiber tube is not simply made from one layer of carbon fiber. The stacking sequence determines how the tube handles different loads.

Typical reinforcement directions:

0° Fiber Orientation

Provides:

• Maximum axial strength

• High tensile stiffness

Used for:

• Bending loads

• Compression loads

±45° Fiber Orientation

Provides:

• Torsional strength

• Shear resistance

Used for:

• Rotating shafts

• Robotic arms

90° Fiber Orientation

Provides:

• Hoop strength

• Diameter stability

Used for:

• Pressure loading applications

Example Carbon Fiber Tube Layup

Outer Layer:

3K Twill Carbon Fiber

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±45° Multiaxial Carbon Fiber

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0° UD Carbon Fiber

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90° Hoop Reinforcement

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Inner Layer:

UD Carbon Fiber

This hybrid structure provides:

• High bending stiffness

• Excellent torsional resistance

• Improved impact performance

Manufacturing Process

Our carbon fiber tube production process includes:

Carbon Fiber Selection

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Mandrel Preparation

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Fiber Lay-up / Winding

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Resin Impregnation

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Vacuum Consolidation

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Curing

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Demolding

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Surface Finishing

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Precision Machining

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Quality Inspection

Custom Carbon Fiber Tube Manufacturing

We provide fully customized carbon fiber tube solutions including:

• Custom diameter

• Custom length

• Custom wall thickness

• Custom laminate design

• Custom fiber orientation

• CNC machining

• Drilling

• Bonding preparation

• Assembly services

From prototype development to production quantities, we support customers with application-specific composite solutions.

Applications

UAV & Drone

• Drone arms

• Landing structures

• Lightweight frames

Robotics

• Robotic arms

• Motion structures

• Precision components

Aerospace

• Lightweight structural tubes

• Actuation components

Automotive

• Racing components

• Suspension parts

• Structural reinforcements

Marine

• Mast sections

• Support structures

Sporting Goods

• Bicycle components

• Fishing rods

• Poles

Why Choose Kraft New Material?

Kraft New Material provides more than carbon fiber tubes—we deliver engineered composite solutions.

Our advantages:

✔ Carbon fiber material expertise
✔ Custom laminate design
✔ Multiple manufacturing technologies
✔ Stable quality control
✔ Lightweight structural optimization
✔ OEM & ODM capability
✔ CNC machining support
✔ Fast prototype development
✔ Global export experience

FAQ

Are carbon fiber tubes stronger than aluminum tubes?

Yes. Carbon fiber tubes typically provide a much higher strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratio than aluminum tubes.

What carbon fiber grade should I choose?

T300 is suitable for general applications, while T700 and above are recommended for higher-load structural applications.

Can you customize carbon fiber tube dimensions?

Yes. Diameter, length, wall thickness, fiber orientation, and surface finish can all be customized.

What manufacturing methods are available?

We provide roll-wrapped, filament-wound, and braided carbon fiber tube solutions depending on performance requirements.

Can different carbon fiber fabrics be combined in one tube?

Yes. Combining woven fabrics, UD carbon fiber, and multiaxial reinforcement allows optimization of strength, stiffness, and weight.

Do you provide machining services?

Yes. CNC cutting, drilling, bonding preparation, and other secondary processing are available.

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• Carbon Fiber Sheet

• Carbon Fiber Fabric

• Carbon Fiber Prepreg

• UD Carbon Fiber Tape

• Multiaxial Carbon Fiber Fabric