| abstract |
A hybrid cable having a core and a tape; the core is made of carbon fiber yarn or carbon fiber strands or bundles of yarns; and the tape is made of a plurality of metal wires helically wrapped around the core, the A plurality of metal wires are laid side by side without crossing each other. The fibers, yarns or cores may be finished with a polymer sizing, binder or adhesive. The wire may be steel and may have a coating such as brass or zinc plating, or a polymer coating or finish. The hybrid cable can be used to reinforce composite articles such as tapes, rails or hoses. |