Carbon fibre - Lightweight material that is more than just a flaunting frenzy
29 Nov 2012|15,282 views
The presumptions about carbon fibre may have been tainted with that of a loud, hooligan-ish image, which undoubtedly has got to do with the association with boy racing machines. The woven graphite fibre, however, boasts much more functionality than the usual flaunt.
Of late, we have seen this exotic material increasing in popularity, with a wider spread of use in high-end performance cars, as well as in international motorsports, such as in the Formula One race cars.
Carbon Fibre - Strengths and Weaknesses
Carbon fibre in its raw form is actually very thin strands of thread made up of carbon atoms. These thin strands of carbon is twisted together and woven, before it finally takes a permanent shape with the help of moulds. These completed structures boasts strength that is five times that of steel, yet weighing only about one-third of the metal.
These unique attributes has prompted many car makers, as well as automotive tuners, to extensively utilise the material in areas where lightweight can be put to use, such as on the either ends of a car (bonnet, boot covers, bumpers etc).
The use of such material, however, is hampered by the high costs involved. As such, it is more often seen in premium sports car and motorsports where there is a high budget involved. In these cases, the high cost is mitigated by its attributes - carbon fibre boasts a weight-to-strength ratio that is currently unsurpassed by any other materials.
Another downside of the material lies within its waste disposal process. Unlike steel, carbon fibre cannot be melted down for reconstruction. The recycling process is highly complex, and recycled carbon fibre loses some of its strength, which renders it unsuitable to be used for other fabrications.
CarbonRevo - Merging aesthetics with functionality
Even in its naked form, carbon fibre has become an aesthetical highlight among cars. The weaving pattern adds an intrinsic detail to the car, most common being carbon fibre front bonnets, demonstrating its worth for all to see. While the iconic grey weaves are unmistakable for other types of materials, advanced paint technology has allowed the colouring of carbon fibre panels. As such, a number of carbon fibre fabrications can be hiding in plain sight.
There are no qualms about the material's qualities, such as significantly lightens the car's weight - this in turn gives rise to better handling, performance, as well as fuel efficiency. One local company aims to bring out the unique attributes of this material to the masses.
CarbonRevo specialises in fabrication and installation of carbon fibre automotive parts, the local firm aims to promote the exceptional light weight and rigid qualities of the material, at the same time bringing quality products to the market.
CarbonRevo - Merging aesthetics with functionality
Even in its naked form, carbon fibre has become an aesthetical highlight among cars. The weaving pattern adds an intrinsic detail to the car, most common being carbon fibre front bonnets, demonstrating its worth for all to see. While the iconic grey weaves are unmistakable for other types of materials, advanced paint technology has allowed the colouring of carbon fibre panels. As such, a number of carbon fibre fabrications can be hiding in plain sight.
There are no qualms about the material's qualities, such as significantly lightens the car's weight - this in turn gives rise to better handling, performance, as well as fuel efficiency. One local company aims to bring out the unique attributes of this material to the masses.
CarbonRevo specialises in fabrication and installation of carbon fibre automotive parts, the local firm aims to promote the exceptional light weight and rigid qualities of the material, at the same time bringing quality products to the market.
The company started out as a growing venture involved in the import and fitting of carbon fibre bonnets and interior trims for local motorists. They have since grown to become a reputable name in the automobile aftermarket segment, which works directly with original automotive part manufacturers and dealers. Their import business has also grown to an export hub with worldwide association.
Standing the test of adversaries - Motorsports
In comparison, a carbon fibre monocoque can reduce the overall weight of the car by as much as 60 percent, while boasting similar rigidity as those made from steel. With such outstanding qualities, it is no wonder that carbon fibre has been extensively used in motorsports.
In addition, motorsports has long stood as a testing ground for a variety of automotive products. As an advocate for the sport, CarbonRevo has tested its products extensively on the race tracks.
Fitted on a number of race cars, CarbonRevo parts significantly reduce the weight of the chassis, yet without compromising on the rigidity - further proving that carbon fibre material boasts equivalent functionality as aces in looks. Passion for the sport has also motivated the firm to enhance its products, so as to stand the test of elements and better fit requirements of its clients.
To ensure the continuity of its commitment, CarbonRevo was registered as a trademark, so as to serve as a quality benchmark of its products and services, and as an assurance to its customers. What puts the firm in a different like is its aligned commitment and passion to bring the best to its stakeholders.
This has also strengthened the firm's positioning amidst intensifying competition. By understanding the core competencies of its business, CarbonRevo has honed on each functional aspects so that its products can edged out its competitors in the market. In the designing of the products, for instance, aerodynamics plays a vital role to ensure seamless integration with the main chassis.
Durability is another aspect which has been emphasised in the product R&D process. As such, the firm only sources its raw materials from the best providers. This is to extend the firm’s and brand’s quality recognition since its start up. Holding true to their quality assurance, all hood and trunks are also covered under a 1-year warranty.
Reaching out to the masses with expanding product lineup
In light of increasing demands for personalisation services, CarbonRevo has an extensive range of products which are catered for a variety of makes and models. The company has expanded their product range in year 2010. The current lineup now includes lifestyle and home accessories, as well as motorcycle, bicycle and industrial tool parts, on top of their automobile kits.
CarbonRevo pride itself for its quality products, which has also extended to customisation services - they are fully equipped to attend to special requests from customers. The company is equipped with a full strength of experienced personnel, capable of handling the entire work spectrum, ranging from design to prototype, and final production.
Not to mention each individual has been trained in the specific fields to ensure professional handling and fitment of the accessories to the car. As such, they have advanced beyond the providence of quality products, to enhancing the entire customer experience.
Durability is another aspect which has been emphasised in the product R&D process. As such, the firm only sources its raw materials from the best providers. This is to extend the firm’s and brand’s quality recognition since its start up. Holding true to their quality assurance, all hood and trunks are also covered under a 1-year warranty.
Reaching out to the masses with expanding product lineup
In light of increasing demands for personalisation services, CarbonRevo has an extensive range of products which are catered for a variety of makes and models. The company has expanded their product range in year 2010. The current lineup now includes lifestyle and home accessories, as well as motorcycle, bicycle and industrial tool parts, on top of their automobile kits.
CarbonRevo pride itself for its quality products, which has also extended to customisation services - they are fully equipped to attend to special requests from customers. The company is equipped with a full strength of experienced personnel, capable of handling the entire work spectrum, ranging from design to prototype, and final production.
Not to mention each individual has been trained in the specific fields to ensure professional handling and fitment of the accessories to the car. As such, they have advanced beyond the providence of quality products, to enhancing the entire customer experience.
The firm currently offers a large array of readied kits, ranging from exterior parts such as hoods, trunks, GT wings and door pillars, to interior accessories. To cater to different needs and budgets, the firm offers a total of five different grades of carbon fibre, ranging from the premium and cutting edge Dry Carbon, which is used in the most extreme racing conditions, to the more economical FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer).
To meet the growing demands, the firm has also engaged top specialists from overseas, of which many are responsible for catering carbon fibre trims and kits to marquees of high performance cars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Porsche. More notably, CarbonRevo has also been accredited the ISO 9001:2008 certification, ensuring that their products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.
To cope with the expansion, CarbonRevo has moved to a bigger premise. Located in the vicinity of First Centre, 50 Serangoon North Avenue 4 #02-09 Singapore (555856), the larger service hub can now better cater to its growing base of clientele.
Visit CarbonRevo's website at www.carbonrevo.com to find out more about their products, or reach them on their Facebook page.
Visit CarbonRevo's website at www.carbonrevo.com to find out more about their products, or reach them on their Facebook page.
The presumptions about carbon fibre may have been tainted with that of a loud, hooligan-ish image, which undoubtedly has got to do with the association with boy racing machines. The woven graphite fibre, however, boasts much more functionality than the usual flaunt.
Of late, we have seen this exotic material increasing in popularity, with a wider spread of use in high-end performance cars, as well as in international motorsports, such as in the Formula One race cars.
Carbon Fibre - Strengths and Weaknesses
Carbon fibre in its raw form is actually very thin strands of thread made up of carbon atoms. These thin strands of carbon is twisted together and woven, before it finally takes a permanent shape with the help of moulds. These completed structures boasts strength that is five times that of steel, yet weighing only about one-third of the metal.
These unique attributes has prompted many car makers, as well as automotive tuners, to extensively utilise the material in areas where lightweight can be put to use, such as on the either ends of a car (bonnet, boot covers, bumpers etc).
The use of such material, however, is hampered by the high costs involved. As such, it is more often seen in premium sports car and motorsports where there is a high budget involved. In these cases, the high cost is mitigated by its attributes - carbon fibre boasts a weight-to-strength ratio that is currently unsurpassed by any other materials.
Another downside of the material lies within its waste disposal process. Unlike steel, carbon fibre cannot be melted down for reconstruction. The recycling process is highly complex, and recycled carbon fibre loses some of its strength, which renders it unsuitable to be used for other fabrications.
CarbonRevo - Merging aesthetics with functionality
Even in its naked form, carbon fibre has become an aesthetical highlight among cars. The weaving pattern adds an intrinsic detail to the car, most common being carbon fibre front bonnets, demonstrating its worth for all to see. While the iconic grey weaves are unmistakable for other types of materials, advanced paint technology has allowed the colouring of carbon fibre panels. As such, a number of carbon fibre fabrications can be hiding in plain sight.
There are no qualms about the material's qualities, such as significantly lightens the car's weight - this in turn gives rise to better handling, performance, as well as fuel efficiency. One local company aims to bring out the unique attributes of this material to the masses.
CarbonRevo specialises in fabrication and installation of carbon fibre automotive parts, the local firm aims to promote the exceptional light weight and rigid qualities of the material, at the same time bringing quality products to the market.
The company started out as a growing venture involved in the import and fitting of carbon fibre bonnets and interior trims for local motorists. They have since grown to become a reputable name in the automobile aftermarket segment, which works directly with original automotive part manufacturers and dealers. Their import business has also grown to an export hub with worldwide association. CarbonRevo - Merging aesthetics with functionality
Even in its naked form, carbon fibre has become an aesthetical highlight among cars. The weaving pattern adds an intrinsic detail to the car, most common being carbon fibre front bonnets, demonstrating its worth for all to see. While the iconic grey weaves are unmistakable for other types of materials, advanced paint technology has allowed the colouring of carbon fibre panels. As such, a number of carbon fibre fabrications can be hiding in plain sight.
There are no qualms about the material's qualities, such as significantly lightens the car's weight - this in turn gives rise to better handling, performance, as well as fuel efficiency. One local company aims to bring out the unique attributes of this material to the masses.
CarbonRevo specialises in fabrication and installation of carbon fibre automotive parts, the local firm aims to promote the exceptional light weight and rigid qualities of the material, at the same time bringing quality products to the market.
Standing the test of adversaries - Motorsports
In comparison, a carbon fibre monocoque can reduce the overall weight of the car by as much as 60 percent, while boasting similar rigidity as those made from steel. With such outstanding qualities, it is no wonder that carbon fibre has been extensively used in motorsports.
In addition, motorsports has long stood as a testing ground for a variety of automotive products. As an advocate for the sport, CarbonRevo has tested its products extensively on the race tracks.
Fitted on a number of race cars, CarbonRevo parts significantly reduce the weight of the chassis, yet without compromising on the rigidity - further proving that carbon fibre material boasts equivalent functionality as aces in looks. Passion for the sport has also motivated the firm to enhance its products, so as to stand the test of elements and better fit requirements of its clients.
To ensure the continuity of its commitment, CarbonRevo was registered as a trademark, so as to serve as a quality benchmark of its products and services, and as an assurance to its customers. What puts the firm in a different like is its aligned commitment and passion to bring the best to its stakeholders.
This has also strengthened the firm's positioning amidst intensifying competition. By understanding the core competencies of its business, CarbonRevo has honed on each functional aspects so that its products can edged out its competitors in the market. In the designing of the products, for instance, aerodynamics plays a vital role to ensure seamless integration with the main chassis.
Durability is another aspect which has been emphasised in the product R&D process. As such, the firm only sources its raw materials from the best providers. This is to extend the firm’s and brand’s quality recognition since its start up. Holding true to their quality assurance, all hood and trunks are also covered under a 1-year warranty.
Reaching out to the masses with expanding product lineup
In light of increasing demands for personalisation services, CarbonRevo has an extensive range of products which are catered for a variety of makes and models. The company has expanded their product range in year 2010. The current lineup now includes lifestyle and home accessories, as well as motorcycle, bicycle and industrial tool parts, on top of their automobile kits.
CarbonRevo pride itself for its quality products, which has also extended to customisation services - they are fully equipped to attend to special requests from customers. The company is equipped with a full strength of experienced personnel, capable of handling the entire work spectrum, ranging from design to prototype, and final production.
Not to mention each individual has been trained in the specific fields to ensure professional handling and fitment of the accessories to the car. As such, they have advanced beyond the providence of quality products, to enhancing the entire customer experience.
The firm currently offers a large array of readied kits, ranging from exterior parts such as hoods, trunks, GT wings and door pillars, to interior accessories. To cater to different needs and budgets, the firm offers a total of five different grades of carbon fibre, ranging from the premium and cutting edge Dry Carbon, which is used in the most extreme racing conditions, to the more economical FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer).Durability is another aspect which has been emphasised in the product R&D process. As such, the firm only sources its raw materials from the best providers. This is to extend the firm’s and brand’s quality recognition since its start up. Holding true to their quality assurance, all hood and trunks are also covered under a 1-year warranty.
Reaching out to the masses with expanding product lineup
In light of increasing demands for personalisation services, CarbonRevo has an extensive range of products which are catered for a variety of makes and models. The company has expanded their product range in year 2010. The current lineup now includes lifestyle and home accessories, as well as motorcycle, bicycle and industrial tool parts, on top of their automobile kits.
CarbonRevo pride itself for its quality products, which has also extended to customisation services - they are fully equipped to attend to special requests from customers. The company is equipped with a full strength of experienced personnel, capable of handling the entire work spectrum, ranging from design to prototype, and final production.
Not to mention each individual has been trained in the specific fields to ensure professional handling and fitment of the accessories to the car. As such, they have advanced beyond the providence of quality products, to enhancing the entire customer experience.
To meet the growing demands, the firm has also engaged top specialists from overseas, of which many are responsible for catering carbon fibre trims and kits to marquees of high performance cars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Porsche. More notably, CarbonRevo has also been accredited the ISO 9001:2008 certification, ensuring that their products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.
To cope with the expansion, CarbonRevo has moved to a bigger premise. Located in the vicinity of First Centre, 50 Serangoon North Avenue 4 #02-09 Singapore (555856), the larger service hub can now better cater to its growing base of clientele.
Visit CarbonRevo's website at www.carbonrevo.com to find out more about their products, or reach them on their Facebook page.
Visit CarbonRevo's website at www.carbonrevo.com to find out more about their products, or reach them on their Facebook page.
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