High Temperature Kevlar® Threads 170°C

Kevlar^® Sewing Threads, up to 170 °C

The word 'aramid' is a contraction of 'aromatic polyamide'. The chemical name is para phenylene terephthalamide or PPD-T. Created in the 1960’s, aramid fibres consist of yellow filaments of about ten microns in diameter, assembled into threads.

Kevlar^® threads can continuously withstand 170 °C. Beyond this, the mechanical and dimensional characteristics decrease (slow carbonisation of the polymer) up to their decomposition temperature of 425 °C. Easier to handle than fibreglass threads, they are used in many technical fields.

Applications of Kevlar^®Aramid Fibre Threads

Ballistics (bullet-proof vests)
Safety shoes
Protective clothing
Composite materials
Airbags
Air dust extraction filters
Hot gas filtration
Tyres (reinforcement)

Technical Data of Kevlar^®Aramid Fibre Threads

Property	Unit	Continous Filaments
Item N°		060-0010
Titel	tex	135
Rupture Force (ISO 2062)	N	239.6
Elongation at Break (ISO 2062)	%	3
Diameter	mm	0.51
Linear Density	m/kg	6,570
Packaging	coil	500 g 3,000 m

Property	Unit	Discontinuous Filaments
Item N°		060-0020	060-0030	060-0040
Titel	tex	80	60	40
Rupture Force (ISO 2062)	N	102.5	76.7	48.0
Elongation at Break (ISO 2062)	%	4	4	3
Diameter	mm	0.40	0.30	0.23
Linear Density	m/kg	11,680	16,130	23,450
Packaging	coil	250 g 3,000 m	200 g 3,000 m	125 g 3,000 m

Storage

Aramid yarns must be stored away from UV radiation, in black packaging. Excessive exposure to UV radiation will result in the yellowing of the yarn, and the impairment of its tensile strength.

Recommended Needle Sizes

Continuous filaments:

060-0010: 130 – 150 Nm

Non-continuous filaments:

060-0020: 120 – 140 Nm
060-0030: 110 – 130 Nm
060-0040: 100 – 120 Nm

Physical variables included in this documentation are provided by way of indication only and do not, under any circumstances, constitute a contractual undertaking. Please contact our technical service if you require any additional information.

Attachments

Aramid Sewing Threads Kevlar® (213.82k)

Technical data sheet: Aramid sewing threads Kevlar®

Aramid (285.20k)

Data Sheet: Aramid

Sewing Threads (213.04k)

Technical Data Sheet: Sewing Threads

Kevlar® Sewing Thread

Kevlar ® sewing thread is perfect for making high temperature resistant garments. It can also be used in the manufacture of safety clothing and composite materials. Very easy to use during the making, it is however necessary to use a suitable cutting system (special aramid chisel for example). The Kevlar ® yarn is available in 0.23 mm, 0.30 mm, 0.40 mm, and 0.51 mm diameters, sold in 3000 m reels.

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