Teijin Carbon introduces High Performance 36K Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber for Affordable Light Weighting
03. March 2025 | News
Teijin Carbon proudly announces the launch of Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K 1630tex
Teijin Carbon proudly announces the launch of Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K 1630tex, Teijin Carbon’s first 36K carbon fiber, marking a breakthrough in cost effective high tensile, intermediate modulus carbon fiber.
Wuppertal, Germany — March 3, 2025 — Teijin Carbon proudly announces the launch of Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K 1630tex, Teijin Carbon’s first 36K carbon fiber, marking a breakthrough in cost effective high tensile, intermediate modulus carbon fiber. This newly developed carbon fiber type delivers high mechanical performance at a competitive price, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications such as pressure vessels. Teijin Carbon has optimized the processability of the carbon fiber yarn to enable high speed filament winding and for excellent spreadability in prepreg production.
With a tensile strength of 5800 MPa and a tensile modulus of 280 GPa, Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K matches the processing and material properties of existing higher cost intermediate modulus carbon fibers, positioning this product as the future first choice material for industrial applications. Additionally, an aerospace-grade variant is currently in development, further expanding its potential applications.
The introduction of Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K reinforces our commitment to innovation and affordability, ensuring that high-performance carbon fiber solutions remain accessible to a broader market.
About Teijin Carbon
Teijin Carbon is a subsidiary of the Teijin Group, specialized in the production and development of carbon fibers and carbon fiber-based materials. Under the carbon fiber brand Tenax™ and Tenax Next™, Teijin Carbon offers high-performance solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, civil engineering and sporting goods.
Teijin’s carbon fibers enable the creation of lightweight yet incredibly strong components – about a quarter of the weight of steel while offering ten times the strength. They also excel in fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical stability, making them ideal for a wide range of applications.
With production facilities in Japan, the United States, Germany, Vietnam and sales offices all around the world.
About the Teijin Group
Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group with two core businesses: high-performance materials and healthcare solutions. Established in 1918 as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer, Teijin today comprises some 170 companies employing 20,000 people in 20 countries. Teijin is committed to its Purpose, “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet.” Teijin works together with employees and external partners to achieve its Long-Term Vision, “To be a company that supports the society of the future.” Teijin posted consolidated sales of JPY 1,032.8 billion (USD 6.6 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,251.0 billion (USD 8.0 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
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