Vectran™ NT
High-performance multifilament yarn spun from liquid crystal polymer. The fibre is five times stronger than steel and ten times stronger than aluminium.
Tenacity: 23 - 27 g/denier
Elongation at break: 3.3-3.7%
Shrinkage: at 177°C %
Melting point (°F): None, Chars above 400°C
Chemical resistance: Hydrolytically stable. Resistant to organic solvents. Stable to acids (<90% conc.) Stable to bases (<30% conc.)
Specific gravity: 1.4 g/cc
Moisture regain: < 0.1%
Composition
- Liquid Crystal Polymer
Properties
- Abrasion Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Excellent Dimensional Stability
- Excellent Flex Fatigue
- Impact Resistant
- Low Elongation
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Scratch Resistant
- Ultra High Modulus
- Ultra High Strength
- Very Low Creep
- Vibration Damping
Application
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Geotextiles
- Industrial Fabrics
- Protective Gloves and Clothing
- Ropes, Cables, Strings
Processing Options
- Weaving
Availability
- Worldwide
Available As
- Yarn
Surface Texture
- Smooth
Surface Treatment
- None
