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Composition: Polyparaphenylene terephthalamide
Form: Fabric
Material: Polyaramid
Commodity: Polymers
Weave:
Plain
Polyaramid Fabric Coil offers exceptional tensile strength, flame resistance, and dimensional stability in a flexible woven structure, making it indispensable for protective and structural applications in extreme environments. Its resistance to high temperatures and chemical degradation supports use in aerospace composites, ballistic protection, and industrial filtration. Industries such as defense, motorsport, and renewable energy employ polyaramid fabric coil for reinforcing laminates, producing heat-resistant protective clothing, and manufacturing high-performance gaskets. Specific uses include ballistic vests, aerospace panel reinforcements, and high-strength insulation wraps. In research, this material aids in studies on fiber-matrix adhesion, hybrid composite performance, and thermal aging behavior. The coil format’s continuous length and consistent weave integrity make it ideal for scalable production and experimental material development.
Tolerances
Coil
| Length | +10% / -0% |
|---|
Coil
| Thickness | ±25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Yarns | ±10% | |
| Tex Number | ±10% |
Coil
| Thickness | ±25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Yarns | ±10% | |
| Tex Number | ±10% |
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Fair |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good-Poor |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Good |
| Greases and Oils | Good |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Good |
| Halogens | Good |
| Ketones | Good |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Fair |
| Water absorption( % ) | 3.5 |
| Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) | 3.5 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.44 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -200 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 180-245 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1400 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.04@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | -2Along Axis |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 59-124 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 2760 |
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