Their high strength and light weight help dramatically improve the performance of a variety of consumer and industrial products. Para-aramid fibers also have great tensile strength, and a relative density of 1.44, therefore they are suitable for mooring line and underwater applications.
CHARACTERISTICS
- High modulus
- High LASE (Load At Specified Elongation)
- High tensile strength
- Low elongation-to-break (structural rigidity)
- Low electrical conductivity
- High chemical resistance
- Low thermal shrinkage
- High toughness (work-to-break)
- Excellent dimensional stability
- High cut resistance
- Flame resistant, self-extinguishing