Carbon Fiber Tubing help (2" diameter)

[Newtosavage]

I have an antenna mast project where I want to replace a 8' tall 1 1/2" steel conduit with carbon fiber tubing.

Any suggestions on sizing, type and source?

Thanks.

 

[WoodBow]

Ebay has it.

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[Newtosavage]

Thanks. I was hoping someone could recommend a type. There are a lot of types of carbon fiber tubing available. I need one that is rigid enough to support a 6' antenna in a high wind.

 

[xcutter]

You can get up to 1-7/8 Diameter off of McMaster Carr.

 

[Beendare]

Ruta Locura

 

[Brendan]

Might try a place like this. Probably more legit serving a high-end sailing industry than random ebay quality. You'll probably pay for it though. Not sure about size conversion though.

Round Carbon Tubing

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store.offshorespars.com

 

[Nate_Beres]

Of you aren't in a hurry, order from Alibaba or AliExpress. If something is gonna come from China, might as well cut out the middle man.
If cost isn't an issue, check out rockwestcomposites.com all kinds of kits but pricey

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[Two Roads]

Contact Offshore Spars, they know their stuff. Get them to point you in right direction. You may want to join two lengths w bridge internal piece. OR be prepared for freight bill on 8' tube. Also clear coat will need maintained /redone for u.v. Strength will require enough wall thickness.

 

[Newtosavage]

Contact Offshore Spars, they know their stuff. Get them to point you in right direction. You may want to join two lengths w bridge internal piece. OR be prepared for freight bill on 8' tube. Also clear coat will need maintained /redone for u.v. Strength will require enough wall thickness.

Thank you.

 

[tdot]

Check out Dragonplate.com or Rockwest Composites. I've used them both in the past for different projects. They're great to work with. They'll have the knowledge on the specific type of carbon and how to utilize it within your application.


Be interested to hear more about the project and why you are choosing carbon.

 

[Newtosavage]

Check out Dragonplate.com or Rockwest Composites. I've used them both in the past for different projects. They're great to work with. They'll have the knowledge on the specific type of carbon and how to utilize it within your application.


Be interested to hear more about the project and why you are choosing carbon.

Thank you. It's a radio antenna mast and I'm having trouble with interference. Using steel conduit now but want to try carbon to possibly reduce interference.

 

[tdot]

Thank you. It's a radio antenna mast and I'm having trouble with interference. Using steel conduit now but want to try carbon to possibly reduce interference.

Ah, cool. You may also look at G10 tubing as well. It is a compressed fiberglass. They use it for PCB boards, it is non-conductive, it's also incredibly stiff. I've used it for everything from surfboard fins to compression plates and even electronic mounting plates on sail boats.

McMaster Carr has it (not sure if it'll be in the size your after), also those previous two suppliers I mentioned, I believe carry it too.

 

[Newtosavage]

Ah, cool. You may also look at G10 tubing as well. It is a compressed fiberglass. They use it for PCB boards, it is non-conductive, it's also incredibly stiff. I've used it for everything from surfboard fins to compression plates and even electronic mounting plates on sail boats.

McMaster Carr has it (not sure if it'll be in the size your after), also those previous two suppliers I mentioned, I believe carry it too.

awesome. Thank you so much!