Aramid Fabric Basic information

What is aramid fabric?

Aramid fabric, a kind of high-performance fabric made of aromatic polyamide fiber, was born in the 1960s, with its excellent strength, heat resistance and chemical corrosion resistance and other characteristics, in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, safety protection and other fields have been widely used. Its fiber structure is tight and soft, which gives the aramid fabric excellent wear resistance, tear resistance and aging resistance.

Compared with traditional fiber materials such as polyester and polypropylene, aramid cloth has significant advantages in terms of strength, heat resistance and chemical stability. It is stronger than steel, but weighs much less; At the same time, it can remain stable under high temperatures and even flames, and does not melt or drip. These characteristics make the aramid fabric still maintain excellent performance in extreme environments.

Is aramid fabric bulletproof?

Aramid fabric has been widely used as a bulletproof material due to its lightness and comfort. However, multiple fabric layers must be used in one body armour, inevitably reducing its flexibility.

How strong is aramid?

Outstanding strength – Aramid fibers outperform steel and glass fibers of equal weight in terms of mechanical properties. They offer exceptional resistance to abrasion and cutting. High chemical resistance – Aramid fibers provide better resistance against flashover and chemical splash because they are 100% synthetic.

Is aramid fiber the same as Kevlar?

Aramid fiber is made from a polymer called polyamide, which is composed of aromatic rings linked by amide groups. The most well-known brand of aramid fiber is Kevlar, which was developed by DuPont in the 1960s. Aramid fibers are renowned for their excellent resistance to impact, abrasion, and flame.

Aramid Fabric technical data sheet

What are the advantages of aramid fiber?

Excellent Thermal Resistance 

Aramid fibers have a high melting point and good thermal stability, resisting degradation e ven at high temperatures.
 

 Chemical Resistance 

Aramid cloths areresistant to most acids, bases, and solve nts, making them suitable for use in hars h chemical environments.
 

 Low Flame Spread and Self-Extinguishing 

In case of exposure to fire, aramid cl oths have a low flame spread rate and ar e self-extinguishing, minimizing the risk of fire hazard.

Good Resistance to Abrasion and Wear

Aramid fibers are known for their resista nce to abrasion and wear, making the cl oths durable in demanding applications.

What are the uses of aramid?

Aramid fibers are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers. They are used in aerospace and military applications, for ballistic-rated body armor fabric and ballistic composites, in bicycle tires, marine cordage, marine hull reinforcement, and as an asbestos substitute.

What is aramid fabric used for?

The application fields of aramid fabric are wide, mainly involving aerospace, automotive industry, electrical and electronic and medical and health fields.

In the aerospace field, aramid fabric is used as structural reinforcement material for aircraft and satellites due to its high strength and high temperature resistance.

In the automotive industry, it is used to enhance the performance and safety of automotive components such as tires, braking systems and air conditioning systems.

In the electrical and electronic field, aramid cloth is widely used as an insulating material in the manufacture of cables and batteries.

In addition, in the medical and health field, aramid cloth is used to manufacture medical fibers and syringes, etc., to provide guarantee for the performance and safety of medical equipment. With the progress of science and technology, the application field of aramid cloth will continue to expand.

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01: Are you a factory or trading company? Where is your company located?
We are a professional manufacturer that specialized in carbon fiber sheet,prepreg carbon fiber cloth and CNC carbon fiber products etc with ISO9001 certificate more than 8 years.

02: Can you provide a sample for us?
Yes,We can send free samples,but customer need to pay the freight.

03: Can you do OEM?
Yes, We can produce the products as your request.

04: What is your payment terms?
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05: What is your delivery time?
Production time usually costs 2-20 days based on the order.

06: Where is your factory located? How can l visit there?
Welcome to visit our factory and it is our great pleasure.Our facoty is located is Dezhou City, Shandong Province.

07: What's your MOQ? Can l order small quantity for testing at first order?
For new client, we accept small order for building mutual trust and long-term business relationship.