Entries by Atlantic Braids Ltd.

Dyneema® Fibre – Characteristics

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Dyneema® fibre is the brand name for High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fibre also referred to as Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE ). Lighter than water, Dyneema® fibre is 15 times stronger than quality steel on a weight to weight basis and 7 times stronger based on a matching diameter. It is very static and […]

Vectran® Fibre Characteristics

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Vectran® fibre is a multi-filament yarn made from Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) melt-spun to form fibres with extreme strength and virtually no creep. It is 5 times stronger than steel on a weight to weight basis and 10 times stronger than aluminium. Vectran® fibre is dimensionally stable and exhibits excellent thermal stability from cryogenic temperatures up to elevated […]

Technora® Fiber – Characteristics

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Technora® is an para-aramid fiber made from copolymers, it has high tensile strength and excellent resistance to heat and chemicals (especially acids and alkalis). CHARACTERISTICS Strength Very high (weight for weight, it is 8 times as strong as steel) Stretch Very low ~1.2% @ 30% Creep low Weight Heavy (1.39 SG) Decomposition point 800F – […]

Polypropylene Fibre Characteristics

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Polypropylene fibre (PP) is an olefin fibre, olefin fibres float on water as they have the lowest specific gravity of all fibres. MFP (Multi-filament Polypropylene) – This fibre yarn is made with many long continuous filaments measuring less than 0.1mm in diameter. This fibre has a soft feel and Mono-filament Polypropylene –  This yarn is made […]

Nylon Fibre Characteristics (poly-amide fibre)

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Nylon fibre (poly-amide fibre) has the highest elasticity compared to other conventional fibres. Nylon has greater resistance to abrasion than polyester and a good resistance to temperatures. Unlike other fibres, nylon loses 10-15% of its strength when wet however, if unused and left to dry, the lost strength is regained once the rope has been […]

Polyester Fibre Characteristics

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Polyester fibre (polyethylene terephthalate fiber PET) owes much of its renowned durability to the fact that it is UV resistant and does not quickly lose its strength due to cyclic loading (proper repeated use). Nylon has better abrasion resistance however, polyester performs better against the combination of friction and heat due to its high melting point. CHARACTERISTICS Strength […]