Manufacturing Industry
Carbon fibers make contacts that are strong, noncorrosive.(Polymers/Ceramics)
Advanced Materials & Processes, August, 2003
A low-pressure pultrusion process in which thousands of carbon fibers are formed into strong, noncorrosive electrical contacts has been reported by Xerox Corp., Rochester, N.Y. The process involves pulling the carbon fibers and a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer through a shaping/curing die, forming a high-strength, electrically conductive contact.
Called CarbonConX, the contact is reliable, inert, and multifunctional. Carbon fibers are less susceptible to corrosion than metal contacts, and they are ideal for service in harsh environments such as salt water, nuclear power plants, space, or medical X-ray environments. The large number of contacting fibers makes CarbonConX attractive for applications in which reliability is critical. The contacts provide a...
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