Galvorn® 800 Fiber Tow
Carbon Nanotube Fiber
**Formerly named “Galvorn® C – Conductive Fiber Tow”
Ultra-Lightweight. Conductive. Highly Compatible with Traditional Textile Equipment.
Galvorn® 800 Fiber Tow has been optimized for compatibility with standard textile manufacturing equipment. With about ⅓ the strength and ¾ the conductivity of Galvorn® 1000 its properties remain superior to traditional textile conductive fibers, while its reduced tensile strength gives it the benefit of being more compatible with standard textile manufacturing equipment. On a per mass basis Galvorn® 800 is about 80% less expensive than Galvorn® 1000.
Key Benefits
- Easier Manufacturability: Optimized for compatibility with standard textile manufacturing equipment.
- Cost-Effective: On a per mass basis Galvorn® 800 is about 80% less expensive than Galvorn® 1000.
- Good Electrical Conductivity: A resistance of approximately ~9 Ω/m.
- Good Strength: A tenacity of just over 0.5 N/tex
- Thermal & Chemical Stability: Does not burn or melt; maintains structural precision in extreme environments.
- High-surface area: Great for applications requiring high-surface-area contact in a minimal footprint.
- Bio-Compatible: Safe for skin contact and 100% recyclable.
- Sustainable at Scale: Production at scale is less energy intensive than metals.
- Recyclable: Can be recycled from mixed streams over and over without losing properties.
- Made in the USA: Produced at our headquarters in Houston, Texas.
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A 30% discount is automatically applied for 25m orders.
Need longer lengths? Contact us for even more favorable pricing.
Product Specifications
Properties were measured at 21 ± 2°C and 50 ± 10% relative humidity.
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20 filaments |
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Linear Mass (mg/m) |
30 ± 0.3 |
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Density (g/cm3)* |
1.3 ± 0.2 |
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Resistance (Ω/m) |
9 ± 3 |
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Specific Conductivity (Sm2/kg) |
3700 ± 300 |
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Break Force (kg) |
1.6 ± 0.3 |
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Tensile Strength (GPa)* |
0.7 ± 0.1 |
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Tenacity (N/tex) |
0.53 ± 0.3 |
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Elongation(%) |
3.0 ± 0.5 |
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Tensile Modulus (GPa) |
25 ± 5 |
Download the data sheet for a complete listing of our products and their properties.
Who This CNT Fiber Is For
Engineers, researchers, and designers working in:
- Aerospace & Defense: Lightweight wiring and EMI shielding.
- Advanced Textiles: Smart textile applications including capacitive touch fabrics, anti-static fabrics, EMI shielding fabrics, electrodes, and more.
Certifications & Testing
- Biocompatibility: Galvorn has successfully passed ISO 10993 testing, confirming no detectable cytotoxicity or material-mediated irritation. Results available upon request.
- Washability: Research confirms that Galvorn maintains high performance and comfort through repeated laundering cycles. Learn more →
How Galvorn® 800 Fiber Tow Compares
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Material |
Low Density |
Strength |
Conductivity |
Flexibility |
Corrosion Resistance |
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Galvorn® 800 Fiber Tow |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Galvorn® 1000 Fiber Tow |
✔ |
✔✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Copper Wire |
✗ |
✗ |
✔ |
✗ |
✗ |
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Stainless Steel Thread |
✗ |
✗ |
✔ |
✗ |
✔ |
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Silver Coated Nylon |
✔ |
✗ |
✔ |
✗ |
✗ |
Getting Started
Our Getting Started page provides essential resources for integrating Galvorn into your project, including:
- Handling: Tips for cutting with razor blades and grooming fibers with alcohol.
- Termination: Best practices for crimping (gold-plated recommended) or using conductive epoxy.
- Soldering: Guides for soldering via copper ferrules or electroplating.
Shipping
- Ships from Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
- Typically ships within 1-2 weeks
- Free shipping within continental U.S.
- International shipping is a flat rate of $85
Proudly Made in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Recyclable with No Loss in Properties
Sustainable Production at Scale
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"We have tested different CNT yarns and in terms of mechanical properties allowing it to withstand mechanical automation, yours are the best. The multifunctionality is key. We can monitor strength, temperature, curing and strength, and can apply heat. With one material you can do many things, this is very attractive to many companies."
A Research Institution for Aerospace
“It’s amazing. No other material can do what this material does!”
A Major Global Aerospace Company
"Many of our customers were attracted not only to the thermoelectric technology, but also to Galvorn’s unique combination of high-performance properties. We are optimistic about the road ahead with Galvorn, in this first thermoelectric application, but also beyond it. We see the broad market need for a high-performance material like Galvorn that is also good for the environment.”
Hiroki Iijima, Sales Manager at Tokai Rika
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Nicki Driscoll, Cofounder & CTO at NeuroBionics, Inc.
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