Carbon fiber rods cannot be bent or contoured for transarticular use. If transarticular frames are needed consider modified transarticular clamp. Carbon fiber rods cannot be cut with bolt cutters but must be cut with a fine tooth hack saw blade or dremel tool with abrasive disc. Place a moist towel over the saw and rod when cutting to contain any carbon dust created. Keep a variety of rod lengths on hand to avoid the need to cut to length.

Small SK™ Carbon Fiber Connecting Rods, 6.3mm Diameter
Available in lengths up to 250mm. Compared to KE stainless steel rods, the small carbon fiber rod is five times stronger than a small KE rod and nearly as strong as a medium KE rod. Therefore, when utilizing 2.0mm pins or small pins, carbon fiber has more than adequate strength.

Large SK™ Carbon Fiber Connecting Rods, 9.5mm Diameter
Available in lengths up to 350mm. Tremendous rod strength compared to traditional KE type rods.  The large 9.5mm carbon fiber SK™ rods are nearly three times stronger than large 5/16” KE aluminum rods and approximately 7 times stronger than medium KE stainless steel rods.