Product Details
A carbon fiber rod is a solid cross-section profile — no hollow core, no wall thickness to worry about, no buckling under axial compression. That single difference changes where you use it. Carbon fiber tubes are great for bending and torsion, but when the load is purely along the length — pushrods, truss diagonals, compression struts, alignment pins — a solid CF rod delivers higher compressive strength per unit area because there’s no thin wall to buckle. The trade-off is weight: a solid rod is heavier than a tube of the same outer diameter, but for small diameters (1mm to 10mm) where thin-wall tubes become impractical to manufacture, solid is often the only viable option.
Our carbon fiber rods are manufactured by pultrusion — continuous fiber pulled through a heated die, producing a fully consolidated, fiber-rich cross-section with fiber volume fraction above 65%. Pultruded rods have their fibers aligned at 0° (axial), which gives them the highest longitudinal stiffness and compressive strength of any CF profile. If you need off-axis strength, we also produce rods with woven outer layers or ±45° wraps for improved transverse properties. Surface options include matte, glossy, and sanded finishes depending on your bonding or aesthetic requirements.
We pultrude carbon fiber solid rods in our Shenzhen factory from 1mm to 25mm diameter, in single-piece lengths up to 8 meters. That’s one of the longest pultrusion capabilities among Chinese carbon fiber rod manufacturers. Small-diameter rods (1–6mm) are popular in RC models, kite frames, and tent poles; medium diameters (6–15mm) serve as pushrods, stiffeners, and structural pins; large diameters (15–25mm) handle heavy-duty compression members and custom tooling applications. Buying factory direct from a China carbon fiber rod supplier means consistent fiber alignment, no trading company markup, and real production documentation with every order.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | T300 / T700 / T800 carbon fiber |
| Profile | Solid round rod |
| Diameter | 1mm – 25mm |
| Max Single-Piece Length | 8000mm (8 meters) |
| Construction | Pultruded (standard) / Woven wrap (optional) |
| Fiber Orientation | 0° UD (axial) / Optional woven or ±45° outer |
| Surface Finish | Matte / Glossy / Sanded |
| Fiber Volume Fraction | ≥ 65% |
| Density | 1.55–1.60 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength (axial) | ≥ 1000 MPa |
| Compressive Strength (axial) | ≥ 600 MPa |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 120°C |
Applications
- RC model pushrods and linkages — Solid CF rods won’t buckle under servo load. 1–3mm diameters for control linkages, 3–6mm for push-pull rods in planes, cars, and boats
- Truss and frame reinforcement — Diagonal struts and stiffening ribs in carbon fiber truss structures where the member works in pure compression or tension
- Kite frames and tent poles — Small-diameter solid rods (2–4mm) provide maximum stiffness in thin profiles that hollow tubes can’t match at this scale
- Alignment pins and locator rods — Precision-ground CF rods as non-conductive, non-magnetic alignment pins in tooling, jigs, and assembly fixtures
Why Choose YTCarbon
- We exhibited at the 2025 World UAV Expo — see what a real carbon fiber factory puts on the table. Our pultrusion line runs solid rods up to 8 meters single-piece, one of the longest capabilities among Chinese carbon fiber rod manufacturers
- Fiber volume fraction ≥ 65%. Higher fiber content means higher axial stiffness. Our pultruded rods consistently test above 1000 MPa tensile and 600 MPa compressive — not marketing numbers, test reports we can share on request
- Diameter tolerance ±0.05mm. Tight enough for press-fit pins, bearing interfaces, and precision jigs. We calibrate every die regularly and measure each rod at three points minimum
- Factory direct from Shenzhen. No middleman. You talk to the production team, get real pultrusion line photos, and save 15–30% compared to trading company prices
Certifications
Every carbon fiber rod we ship carries documented quality credentials. Our facility holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management, and our carbon fiber materials are RoHS and CE compliant — required if you’re selling into the EU or supplying customers who need traceable material documentation. Need a copy for your records? Just ask and we’ll send the PDF.
How to Order
Tell us the diameter, length, fiber orientation, surface finish, and quantity you need. Standard UD pultruded rods in our existing tooling ship in 7–12 working days. Rods with woven wraps or custom diameters add 5–7 days. For high-volume orders, our pultrusion line runs continuously — we’ve shipped 8-meter solid rods in bulk to customers across Europe and Southeast Asia. Every order includes diameter measurement reports and surface photos before shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What is the difference between a carbon fiber rod and a carbon fiber tube?
+ Can a carbon fiber solid rod be used as a pushrod?
+ How strong is a pultruded carbon fiber rod in compression?
+ Can I get carbon fiber rods longer than 3 meters?
+ Can you machine or drill holes in carbon fiber solid rods?
Need Custom Carbon Fiber Rods for Your Project?
Tell us diameter, length, fiber orientation, and quantity. Factory direct quote within 24 hours — no trading company markup.