Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
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Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
Short cut meta-aramid fibers are used for heat resistance and flame retardance. Short cut para-aramid fibers are used for strength, impact resistance, and abrasion resistance.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Standard Filament Sizes | 2.7 | denier per filament | — |
Standard Cut Lengths | 7 | mm | — |
Shrinkage, Hot Air, 285°C, 30 min. | max. 4 | % | — |
Breaking Tenacity | 2.6 - 5 | gpd | — |
Initial Moisture Content | 12 - 24 | % | — |
Average Moisture Regain of Nomex | 3.5 - 5.1 | % | — |
Specific Gravity | 1.37 - 1.38 | g/cm3 | — |
Limiting Oxygen Index | 28 | — | — |
Shrinkage (Hot Air, 160°C, 30 min.) | max. 4 | % | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Package
Fiber is packaged in corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners.