Section definition
Provide OD, ID or wall, length, and any non-round geometry in the drawing.
HOLLOW-SECTION SELECTION GUIDE
Carbon Fiber Tube Selection Guide
Plan the hollow section, construction route, interfaces, finish, and RFQ inputs before requesting a carbon fiber tube quotation.
Tube selection begins with the application and hollow-section geometry. OD, ID, wall, length, load direction, interfaces, surface expectations, and processing needs form one project requirement.
ODID / WALLILLUSTRATIVE PLANNING CONCEPT · NOT A PERFORMANCE CLAIM
Start with the hollow section and load case
The right construction depends on what the tube must do—not only its exterior appearance.
Application loads
Describe bending, axial, torsional, local, and interface demands where known.
Construction route
Compare pultruded and roll-wrapped options against the application and reinforcement needs.
Finish & interfaces
Define visible surface expectations, ends, joining regions, and secondary processing.
ODID / WALLILLUSTRATIVE PLANNING CONCEPT · NOT A PERFORMANCE CLAIM
02 · ENGINEERING GUIDANCE
Pultruded or roll-wrapped is an engineering choice
Pultruded tubes typically emphasize longitudinal reinforcement and efficient continuous-section production. Suitability depends on the load case, geometry, and interface requirements.
Roll-wrapped construction can support project-defined reinforcement and visible woven-surface requirements. Construction should be reviewed against the drawing rather than selected from appearance alone.
Need a solid round section rather than a hollow tube? Use the Carbon Fiber Rods family. Drawing-defined secondary processing belongs in the CNC review path.
03 · DRAWING / RFQ
Give the reviewer the complete requirement.
Provide the information available now. Unknown details can remain project dependent and be clarified during review.
- 01OD and ID / wall
- 02Required length
- 03Application and load context
- 04Pultruded / roll-wrapped preference
- 05Surface / finish expectations
- 06End interfaces
- 07Cutting / drilling requirements
- 08Quantity
- 09Inspection and packing needs
Continue on the correct decision path.
Questions to resolve before quotation
These answers define a review path without publishing universal dimensions, performance values, or commercial commitments.
What dimensions are needed to select a carbon fiber tube?+
Provide OD and ID or wall thickness, required length, interface geometry, quantity, and any drawing-defined features. Availability and construction are confirmed during quotation.
What is the difference between pultruded and roll-wrapped tubes?+
Pultruded tubes typically emphasize longitudinal reinforcement. Roll-wrapped construction can support project-defined reinforcement and woven surface requirements. Selection depends on geometry, loading, interfaces, and appearance needs.
Should I specify OD, ID, or wall thickness?+
Provide the dimensions that control your assembly. Where possible, include OD, ID or wall, length, and mating-interface information in a drawing.
How should load information be provided?+
Describe the application and known bending, axial, torsional, local, or interface loads. Project review is still required; this guide does not publish universal performance values.
Can surface finish be discussed?+
Yes. Visible woven faces and matte or gloss expectations may be discussed where relevant, together with construction and application needs.
Can tube cutting or drilling be reviewed?+
Drawing-defined cutting, drilling, holes, slots, and end features can be reviewed. The CNC page provides the detailed machining service path.
When should I choose a rod instead of a tube?+
Choose the Rod family when the requirement is a solid round section. Tube selection applies to hollow sections defined by OD, ID, and wall.
SPECIFICATION-LED REVIEW
Define the geometry. Explain the application.
Use the family authority for commercial selection, then send the project inputs for review.