Pultruded Carbon Fiber Tubes – Thin, High-Rigidity Tubing (0.125" to 0.24" Dia)


Pultruded Carbon Fiber Tubes – Ultra-Lightweight Strength for Precision Builds

TAP Plastics’ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Tubes are engineered for maximum rigidity with minimal mass, making them the perfect choice for weight-sensitive applications that demand structural precision. Available in thin diameters ranging from 0.125" (1/8") to 0.24", these high-performance tubes are ideal for hobbyists, engineers, and fabricators working on projects where space, weight, and performance are all critical.

Manufactured using the pultrusion process, carbon fibers are aligned lengthwise through the tube, giving them exceptional axial stiffness and resistance to bending or compression. The result is a straight, smooth, and strong carbon tube that’s ideal for RC vehicles, drones, robotics, structural supports, booms, kites, frames, and more.

Carbon fiber is 70% lighter than steel and 40% lighter than aluminum, yet it offers three times the stiffness by weight—giving you maximum performance with minimal bulk. The combination of carbon fiber’s negative thermal expansion and the resin matrix’s positive thermal expansion means the material remains dimensionally stable across a wide temperature range—perfect for use indoors, outdoors, and in dynamic environments.

✅ Key Features:

  • Thin Diameters Available – 0.125", 0.187", 0.24", and more

  • Pultruded for High Axial Rigidity – Straight fiber alignment for structural integrity

  • Lightweight & Incredibly Strong – Up to 70% lighter than steel with excellent stiffness

  • Stable in Extreme Temperatures – Virtually no expansion or contraction

  • Smooth Finish – Precision-molded with clean, professional look

  • Non-Corrosive – Ideal for marine, aerospace, and field applications

Ideal Uses:

  • RC aircraft spars and frames

  • Drone arms and landing gear

  • Custom kite rods and fishing equipment

  • Camera and gimbal supports

  • Lightweight structures in robotics or automation

  • DIY builds and STEM/engineering projects

Whether you're designing for speed, strength, or structural accuracy, TAP’s Pultruded Carbon Fiber Tubes deliver precision and performance in a slender, efficient form factor.

Cutting available in-store upon request.

UPS Oversize Fee: UPS applies the fee to any package exceeding 48” however, they require a minimum of 2” around the product to reduce any possible damages.