ARRIS 400mm Carbon Fiber Rods, 1.5mm Diameter, 10-Pack

If your build needs a lightweight, slender support, these ARRIS carbon fiber rods offer a defined 1.5mm diameter and 400mm length for hobby and DIY projects.

The set includes 10 solid 3K carbon fiber rods. Their cylindrical shape suits projects that call for rod stock rather than a broad sheet or panel.

A kite frame, model aircraft, robot, or 3D printer project can each call for a different kind of support. These rods suit the slim-rod need, with a smooth finish and a size intended for detailed builds.

How to use it

Choose a rod when your project calls for a narrow support, shaft, or structural element. The 400mm length provides a defined piece to plan around, while the 1.5mm diameter gives you a slim profile for models and other compact DIY work. The manufacturer lists uses including model aircraft and cars, multirotor support rods, model boats, robots, kites, windmills, tents, bows, and 3D printers.

For example, a kite or model-building project can use rod stock as part of its supporting structure, a robotics or printer project may call for a slender shaft or support. The set of 10 also gives you multiple rods for a project that uses more than one support or for separate small builds. Plan the rod’s placement around the dimensions and requirements of your own design.

Technical overview

• Type: Solid cylindrical carbon fiber rod
• Material: 3K carbon fiber, the manufacturer describes a carbon fiber and epoxy resin construction
• Size: 400mm long × 1.5mm diameter
• Color: Black
• Quantity: 10 rods
• Part number: AD0009-10PCS

Benefits

Carbon fiber construction gives these rods a lightweight option for projects that need structural support. The manufacturer also describes the material as strong and stiff, with heat and corrosion resistance, making the rods relevant to a range of hobby, model-making, and DIY applications. A smooth, glossy finish supports a clean appearance in builds where the rod remains visible.

Compared with choosing sheet material for a broad surface, rod stock is suited to a narrow support or shaft. That distinction makes the 1.5mm cylindrical format useful when the design calls for a thin, linear component. Buyers highlight the rods’ dimensional accuracy and durability, and describe them as flexible without bending easily, reported uses include kite projects and machining tasks. These comments reflect customer impressions rather than a performance specification.

Questions before you buy

How long is each rod? Each rod is 400mm long and measures 1.5mm in diameter, giving you a consistent size to factor into a model or DIY design.

How many rods are in the set? The set contains 10 rods, useful for builds that call for multiple supports or for working on several small projects.

What kinds of projects are they suited to? Listed applications include model aircraft, cars and boats, multirotors, robots, kites, windmills, tents, bows, and 3D printers. Select them when your project calls for slender cylindrical rod stock.

Buying verdict

A solid pick if your hobby or DIY project needs several lightweight, slim carbon fiber supports in a consistent 400mm length. The 1.5mm diameter, smooth finish, and 10-piece quantity make this set especially relevant for model builds and other designs that use narrow rods rather than panels.