Regular Fiber Composite
The 1-3 regular fiber composites was specifically developed for SONAR applications. 1-3 fiber Piezo composites are prepared by epoxy infiltration of fiber bundles and dicing of the cube-shaped blocks perpendicular to the direction of the fibers. This patented method is also called Arrange & Fill. Regular fiber distribution is achieved by using specific masks. Regular Fiber Composite are only available with 800µm rods and with fill factors between 25% to 48%.
Due to the production methods used, raw blocks of regular fiber Composite can be up to 10cm in length. These blocks can then be sliced into plates of a desired frequency or machined in to various specified shapes, including precise concave or convex contours.
Typical Applications:
- Ultrasonic Air Transducers
- Broadband Ultrasound receiver applications
1-3 Regular Fiber Composite Specifications:
- Resonance Frequencies from 40 kHz to 10 MHz
- Frequency Tolerance ±10% standard, ±5% available
- Available in PZT Navy type II and type VI
- Standard Plate 40cm x 40cm, 48% fill
- Maximum dimensions 6cm by 6cm (2.36" by 2.36")
- Custom sizes and shapes available
- Various epoxy and polyurethane interstitial materials available
- Operational temperatures up to 150C
- Electrode Material:
- Copper-Tin for all Frequencies less than 5MHz
- Silver-Gold electrodes for all frequencies above 5MHz or when requested
- Mechanical tolerances
- For dimensions < 6mm±0.1mm
- For dimensions < 30mm±0.2mm
- For dimensions ≥ 30mm±0.3mm
When Ordering or Requesting a Quote, specify the following characteristics
- Composite Type
- Material
- Shape
- Frequency
- Fiber/Rod Size
- Fill%
- Electrode Type