Vectran® Fibre Characteristics
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 temperatures.
| CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Strength | Very high |
| Stretch | Extremely low, less than 1% stretch while pulling @ 30% of the minimum break strength |
| Weight | Heavy (1.39 SG) |
| Melting point | 625°F (329°C) |
| Bleaches / Solvents | Excellent |
| Weak acids / alkali | Excellent |
| Strong acids / alkali | Some strength loss in alkali at high temperatures. |
| Abrasion resistance | Good |
| Mildew / aging / UV | Good, UV causes degradation |
Standard ABL products made with this fibre include Vectro-12™, Vantage™.
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