| Basalt fiber sheet. This sheet is manufactured using 9 micron plain weave basalt fabric, this gives the sheet practically the same characteristics such as low weight and high strength of our carbon fiber sheets but at a lower cost. The sheet is the natural dark brown Basalt color.
The .022" can be used in light structural applications, the basalt sheet does not show a nice weave pattern as carbon fiber does. We have designed this product specifically for R/C use for building hatches, access panels, etc. The panel has a very nice glossy flat smooth finish on one side ready for paint, the back is slightly textured ready for bonding. The .022" thickness can NOT be flexed around any small curves but can be flexed in larger radius, but only in 2D curves. Since this is a real basalt fiber sheet it can not be bent, molded or shaped with or without heat.
Tools Required: This sheet can be cut with good heavier scissors or Dremel type rotary tool. Mark on sheet with a Sharpie marker, marks can be removed with acetone. You can also apply masking tape over areas and mark on that, remove after cutting. Prep surface for painting with 220G sandpaper. Edges can be easily sanded, we recommend wet sanding with maximum 80 grit. |
Basalt works good for R/C projects 
