Complete description of Aramid Fiber
Aramid fiber is a synthetic polymer material developed and produced by DuPont. It has gained popularity in this area due to its properties and versatility – it can be used for everything from body armor to technical products that need high levels of strength, flexibility, or performance, such as sports gear and accessories
Aramid fiber is a lightweight fiber, that is almost completely made of carbon and has the specific ability to absorb very high levels of heat. It works by absorbing high levels of the sun’s heat, which can cause it to become up to 8 times thicker than steel! Aramid is strong; it can support a payload equivalent to up to 10 concrete slabs, withstanding very heavy loads from earthquakes and hurricanes.
Aramid fibers are the strongest biological fibers on the planet. They are strong and light, with high modulus, resulting in a high strength to weight ratio for the most demanding applications. They can be used as reinforcement in composite laminates, as ballistic materials in bulletproof vests, are used to make parachutes and other fabrics such as thermal protective clothing.
Aramid is a combination of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen gases used in the manufacture of high-performance membranes. The fibers are made from a variety of ingredients such as starch or cellulose, cellulose ester or phosphor, it is melt spun with an inner core of heat resistive material into a special high-temperature resistant fiber rope. The fibers have excellent abrasion resistance, thermal insulation properties, moisture resistance and chemical resistance.
End use of Aramid Fabrics
This material is used as end user in a huge array of applications; it is used as a filling material, insulation, reinforcement and separator.
Aramid fabric, used in the making of bulletproof vests and other defense-related items. Aramid is a lightweight and strong synthetic fiber that can be spun into paper-thin, almost transparent fabrics.
Aramid fabrics are used in areas where high performance, low weight and abrasion resistance are required. They can be used as a part of landing gear or rotor blades, or they can be used as part of protective clothing. Because of their excellent mechanical properties and light weight, they are best suited for use during space travel where circumstances demand they not only be lightweight but also require strength.
Aramid (Kevlar) is used to make aircraft, armoured vehicles and boats and marine applications. Other uses include clothing, housing, tents, flooring and large appliances. Aramid fabric may also be used in fire resistance system between buildings or concrete structures.