Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- 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 | 1.5 | denier per filament | — |
Breaking Tenacity | 22.6 | gpd | — |
Initial Moisture Content | max. 7 | % | — |
Average Moisture Regain of Nomex | 3.5 - 7 | % | — |
Specific Gravity | 1.44 | g/cm3 | — |
Shrinkage (Hot Air, 160°C, 30 min.) | 0.1 | % | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Standard packaging is corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners.