• What is a carbon fiber plate?

Carbon fiber in a running shoe is generally a stiff plate that's part of the sole of the shoe. It's usually fixed in a lightweight foam with a shoe profile and heel height that vary from shoe to shoe but are valuable for specific running styles. The plate doesn't take up much of the sole.

• How much do carbon fiber panels cost?

Compared to other highly-durable materials, carbon fiber is pricey. But this is changing. The industrial-grade carbon fiber used to cost as much as $15 per pound; now it can cost as little as $7 per pound.

• How strong is carbon fiber plate?

The modulus of carbon fiber is typically 33 MSI (228 GPa) and its ultimate tensile strength is typically 500 KSI (3.5 Gpa). High stiffness and strength carbon fiber materials are also available through specialized heat treatment processes with much higher values.

• How carbon fiber plates are made?

About 90% of the carbon fibers produced are made from polyacrylonitrile (PAN). ... The process for making carbon fibers is part chemical and part mechanical. The precursor is drawn into long strands or fibers and then heated to a very high temperature without allowing it to come in contact with oxygen.

• Where to buy carbon fiber plate?

In Cubicarbon, you can order different kinds of carbon fiber plate as you want: