BambooTape Pro™
High-performance, carbon- negative bamboo UD tape for replacing carbon and glass fiber products
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What is it?
"BambooTape Pro™ is a premium bamboo fiber tape, combining exceptional mechanical performance with sustainability, perfect for advanced composite applications that require precision, durability, and minimal waste.
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Bio-based
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Lightweight
High strength-to-weight
Tailorability [Various stacking sequences]
Vibration Damping
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Possibility of Automation
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CO2 negative
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Technical Overview
Key Properties
Fiber content
30% bamboo*
Density
1400 kg/m³
Thickness
0.18 mm
Tensile strength transverse
240 +- 10 MPa
Tensile modulus transverse
18 +- 1 GPa
Flexural modulus transverse
16 GPa
Flexural strength transverse
226+- 18 MPa
Processable via
Press molding [Prepregs], Infusions [Preforms]
Roll format
0.5m wide to unlimited length [Now], 1.5m wide to unlimited length [Future]
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Why choose BambooTape Pro™
| Property | Carbon UD Tape | Glass UD Tape (E-glass) | Flax UD Tape | Bamboo Fiber UD Tape |
| Tensile Strenght | 2103 MPa | 545 Mpa | 244 MPa | 240 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Stiffness) | 140 GPa | 26.2 Gpa | 20GPa | 18 GPa |
| Density | 1.75–1.9 g/cm³ | 2.5–2.6 g/cm³ | 1.4–1.5 g/cm3 | 1.3–1.4 g/cm³ |
| Elongation at Break | 1.5–2% | 2.5–4.8% | 1.3–3% | 2–4% |
| Thermal Stability | > 350°C | ~300–500°C | Up to ~200°C | Up to ~180–200°C |
| Cost | High | Very Low | Medium | Low (if scaled up) |
| Moisture Sensitivity | Very Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| CO2 Footprint | 33kg CO2 eq/kg | 3kg CO2 eq/kg | 0.5kg CO2 eq/kg | -2.9kg CO2 eq/kg |
| Biodegradability | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sustainability | Poor (energy-intensive, synthetic) | Moderate (abundant, energy-intensive) | Excellent (natural, renewable) | Excellent (fast-growing, renewable) |
| Processing Compatibility | Broad (resins, high-temp matrices) | Broad (standard thermosets) | Thermosets & thermoplastics | Limited data, early stage R&D, Thermosets & thermoplastics capabilities |
| Typical Applications | Aerospace, sports, high-end auto | Boats, wind blades, construction | Automotive panels, sports gear | Biocomposites, panels, prototyping into Construction, boats, short wind blades |
*Considering BambooTape Pro at 40% fiber volume content