Teijin Carbon America, Inc.

🌍 World Children's Day - The future is in their hands!     Today we celebrate Universal Children's Day and take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of education, equality and sustainability for the next generation.    Children are our future - and it is our duty to leave them a world worth living in. By giving them the opportunity to be curious, to learn and to take responsibility, we are laying the foundation for a better future.    Let's work today - and every day - to create a world where all children can grow up safe, happy and full of hope. 🌱💙    #WorldChildrensDay #Future #Children

Come to see us at METSTRADE 2024 in Amsterdam! 📅 November 19-21, 2024 📍 RAI Amsterdam Convention Center - Booth 12.705 #carbonfiber #Metstarde2024 #BoatHulls

Insights into carbon fiber production (Part 3/5) Optimizing down to the last detail: surface treatment and sizing   After our carbon fibers have gone through the carbonization process, a crucial step begins: surface treatment. This phase is essential to optimize the fibers for further processing into composite materials. The fibers are loosened and washed by special rollers, then dried and subjected to a thorough surface treatment. This treatment not only improves the handling of the fibers, but also their adhesion and compatibility with various resin systems. At Greenwood, we have two state-of-the-art sizing stations that allow us to quickly change sizing without interrupting production. This gives us the flexibility to respond to specific customer requirements, such as pressure vessel applications that require additional thermal treatment.   #carbonfiber #carbonfiberproduction #surfacetreatment

Visit us at the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, to learn more about our space solutions! 📅 November 19-21, 2024 📍 Bremen Congress Center - Hall 7, Booth P37 #carbonfiber #SpaceTechExpoEurope #Satellite

We've annouced the results of FY2024 2Q and outlook for FY2024 on November 7, 2024. For more details and presentation video, visit our website :https://lnkd.in/fyCrasy #teijin

Insights into carbon fiber production (Part 2/5) Carbonization - a model of efficiency and precision After the oxidation stage, the fibers enter the carbonization stage, where they are processed in special high-temperature furnaces at over 1500°C. The oxidized fibers are refined in a controlled, inert atmosphere - usually nitrogen or argon. These conditions are critical to avoid combustion and prevent unwanted chemical bonding with external elements. During this phase, the fibers undergo crucial chemical transformations that adapt their microstructure and optimize them for demanding mechanical applications. The yarns are also fed through the furnace in a dense configuration, which not only reduces the footprint but also enables significant energy savings. Carbonization is thus a prime example of the efficiency and precision with which Teijin refines its products to deliver industry-leading carbon fibers used in aerospace, automotive and many other sectors. #carbonization #carbonfiber #carbonfiberproduction

Key technology for pressure vessels - filament winding Filament winding is the preferred manufacturing technique to produce pressure vessels used in many industries, from automotive to aerospace to energy solutions. In particular, carbon fiber is essential for hydrogen and natural gas pressure vessels used in fuel cell vehicles due to its light weight and strength.   In the winding process, carbon fiber filament yarns are wound under tension around a rotating mandrel and impregnated with resin. This technique results in end products that are not only extremely strong, but also extremely light. It is this combination of strength and light weight that makes the carbon fiber winding process the ideal solution for pressure vessels that must withstand high pressures while reducing fuel consumption in vehicles and aircraft.   By precisely controlling the fiber type, winding angle, and resin content, we create pressure vessels that are perfectly tailored to the needs of the industry.   #pressurevessels #tenax #carbonfiber #filamentwinding

“𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁” #teijin #sustainability

Highlights of CAMX 2024 - innovation, exchange, and inspiration in pictures It's been over a month since CAMX 2024, and we're still reveling in the memories and conversations we had in San Diego. It is time to share our highlights with you: CAMX 2024 was a great event for us, full of valuable meetings and exciting conversations. Our international team - supported by colleagues from all over the world - made intensive use of the show to promote innovative ideas and forward-looking projects. The atmosphere in San Diego was excellent and networking was in full swing. Non-stop meetings and discussions set the stage for exciting future projects. The perfect place to exchange ideas with industry experts and gain new inspiration. We would like to thank everyone who visited us in San Diego - the foundations were laid for future partnerships. We are now looking forward to CAMX 2025 in Orlando. Planning is already underway! 🚀 #CAMX2024 #SanDiego #CarbonFiber

Insights into carbon fiber production (Part 1/5)! Oxidation - the beginning of carbon fiber production Large piles of PAN precursor mark the beginning of carbon fiber production with PAN precursor, the main precursor valued for its high strength and heat resistance. The oxidation process consists of several stations where the fiber is continuously oxidized and cleaned of anything that is not carbon. After the fifth oxidation oven, the fiber finally emerges from the ovens completely dark and chemically refined. Safety is our top priority: Our ovens are equipped with advanced fire protection systems to minimize the risk of fire. Even in the event of yarn breakage, our sophisticated systems ensure that each yarn is returned to the process without waste. #carbonfiber #carbonfiberproduction #oxidation