| SAUNDERS THREAD COMPANY |
1010 E. OZARK AVENUE P.O. BOX 4016 GASTONIA, N.C. 28054-0020 (704)866-9156 1-800-666-6644 FAX (704)861-9293 http://www.saunders-thread.com |
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KEVLAR IS THE REGISTERED TRADEMARK FOR DuPont's family of high-temperature-resistant aramid fibers having a unique combination of toughness, extra-high strength and exceptional thermal stability. SAUNDERS THREAD manufactures both continuous multifilament and spun KEVLAR for a variety of sewing operations. Continuous multifilament KEVLAR is available in both soft and bonded, but only in natural yellow color. Spun KEVLAR is available in a range of package dyed colors and some sizes in a glazed finish.
FILAMENT KEVLAR
| Tex Size |
Government Spec Size MIL-T-87128 (USAF) |
Approximate Single End Strength |
Minimum Yards Per Pound* |
| 40 | B/2 (200X2) | 14 | 10,000 |
| 60 | E/3 (200X3) | 23 | 6,700 |
| 80 | F/4 (200X4) | 30 | 5,000 |
| 120 | FF/3 (400X3) | 45 | 3,350 |
| 210 | 3 (400X5) | 64 | 2,000 |
| 400 | 5 (1000X4) | 135 | 950 |
| 500 | 6 (1500X3) | 150 | 850 |
| 800 | 8 (1500X5) | 225 | 500 |
*Bonded finish will average about 95% of minimum yards.
SPUN KEVLAR
| Government Spec MI L-T-441 00 |
Approximate Minimum Single End Strength |
Yards Per Pound |
| Tex 35 | 6.0 | 11,970 |
| Tex 50 | 8.5 | 7,980 |
| Tex 70 | 12.0 | 5,700 |
| Tex 90 | 16.0 | 4,560 |
| Tex 105 | 19.0 | 3,990 |
| Tex 135 | 22.0 | 3,420 |
Tex 90 thru Tex 135 available in glazed.
| SAUNDERS THREAD COMPANY |
1010 E. OZARK AVENUE P.O. BOX 4016 GASTONIA, N.C. 28054-0020 (704)866-9156 1-800-666-6644 FAX (704)861-9293 http://www.saunders-thread.com |
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