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Kevlar® Para-Aramid

Kevlar® Para-Aramid

Lightweight, Durable and Strong

History
Kevlar® was first developed by chemist Stephanie Kwolekat at DuPont™ in the 1930's. It was first commercially used in the 1970’s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.

Composition
Kevlar® Para-Aramid is an aromatic polyamide that is characterized by long rigid crystalline polymer chains.“Para” refers to the specific linkage position of the aromatic rings. Longitudinal alignment of the hydrogen bonds enables high tensile strength and modulus.

Manufacturer
DuPont™

Common Types & Deniers
T-29:Standard Modulus
T-49:High Modulus
AP:15% higher tenacity than T-29
KM2:Optimized ballistic resistance
Deniers:200, 380, 400, 750, 800, 1000, 1420, 2160, 2250, 2840, 3000, 7100

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Kevlar® is a trademark of Dupont Safety & Construction, Inc.

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Impact

  • High strength to weight ratio
  • Low elongation to break
  • Good heat & flame resistance
  • Good chemical resistance
  • High cut resistance
  • Excellent ballistic properties

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Kevlar® Para-Aramid Data
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Property Standard Modulus High Modulus
Breaking Tenacity (g/d) 23.0 23.6
Specific Gravity (ratio) 1.44 1.44
Elongation at Break (%) 3.5 2.5
Tensile Modulus (g/d) 555 885
Equilibrium Moisture Regain at 55% RH (%) 5.0 5.0
Creep at 40-48% ult tensile strength (%) <0.03 <0.03
Shrinkage dry air 177 ̊ 30 mins (%) <0.02 <0.02
Melt Point ( ̊C) None None
Decomposition Temp ( ̊C) 425-480 425-480
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