Carbon cover for silencer

Why a carbon fibre cover is ideal for titanium silencers for weapons - using the example of the INCA AIR silencer with 3D printing technology

Modern silencers for firearms must fulfil a variety of requirements, including durability, weight reduction, heat dissipation and unobtrusive design.

The choice of material is of crucial importance here. One of the most innovative solutions For us, the Combination of titanium as a pressure body with a carbon shell as a heat shield..

The INCA AIR silencer is used as an example to illustrate why this combination is so advantageous.

Material properties of titanium and Carbon

The combination of these two materials enables a significant increase in the performance of weapon silencers.

Advantages of a carbon fibre cover for titanium silencers

• Thermal insulation:
  Metals conduct heat very well, which leads to rapid heating of the surface when using a silencer. A carbon fibre cover offers the advantage of thermal insulation here, as carbon only conducts heat poorly. Carbon fibres have a relatively Good thermal conductivity in the fibre direction. This is due to the fact that the carbon atoms in the fibre structure are highly ordered (hexagonal graphite structure). The thermal conductivity is significantly lower across the fibre direction, as the arrangement of atoms is less ordered in this direction. The values here can only be 0.5-1 W/(m-K) which is comparable to poorly conductive plastics. The carbon fibre cover of the INCA AIR uses precisely this transverse arrangement to keep the heat inside or to distribute the heat only longitudinally. This reduces the surface temperature of the silencer outside and minimises the risk of burns and the flickering in the scope is reduced or delayed.
• Mechanical load capacity:
  Carbon is extremely resistant to mechanical impacts such as knocks and scratches. This provides the silencer with additional protection against damage caused by use in the field, where hunting rifles are exposed to harsh environmental conditions.

INCA TI OBS silencer inner contour - Fine Ballistic Tools

• Acoustic attenuation - sound image:
  Although the main damping of the sound takes place inside the silencer, a carbon fibre shell acts as an additional vibration damping layer and develops its own sound pattern. This can lead to a reduction in resonance and further improve the sound of the silencer. The INCA silencer utilises this property to produce a deeper and less conspicuous sound.
• Optics and appearance:
  Carbon has a distinctive, modern look that is often associated with high-tech quality. This also makes the silencer visually appealing. In the hunting sector, the carbon surface can be customised with matt coatings or patterns to complement the UNIC carbon stock design.

Comparison of heat conduction with other materials:

Metals (e.g. copper): Very high thermal conductivity (~400 W/(m-K)).

Carbon fibre (along the fibre)Moderate to good conductivity (~200-1000 W/(m-K)).

Carbon fibre composite or across the fibreVery low conductivity (~0.5-1 W/(m-K)).

Application using the example of the INCA silencer

The INCA silencer impressively demonstrates how the Combination of titanium, carbon and 3D printing technology to create a superior product leads. 3D printing enables the production of highly complex structures that improve damping behaviour and reduce weight at the same time.

The carbon fibre cover INCA silencer more visually appealing, more robust and lighter to handle. The visual benefits are also remarkable, as the matt carbon look is both modern and unobtrusive.

Conclusion

A carbon fibre cover for titanium silencers is an ideal solution that offers numerous advantages. It offers protection against external influences, improves the acoustics and provides a modern look. In combination with the 3D printing technology used in the INCA silencer, these advantages can be raised to a new level. This makes the silencer an ideal choice for sporting or hunting applications.