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Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Technical Textiles
DEF

An infusible, wholly aromatic polymer that can strictly be described as nylon T,T - but rarely is.

OBS

Manufactured only as a fiber (by solution spinning), [the Twaron] has a very high thermal stability and temperature and flame resistance ... In addition to composites, applications include protective clothing and body amour, friction products, elastomer reinforcement (e.g. hoses and drive belts), ropes and cords and as high strength high modulus fabrics e.g. high performance sailcloths.

OBS

Twaron®: A trademark of Teijin Aramid B.V.

Key term(s)
  • Twaron

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Textiles techniques
DEF

Polymère totalement aromatique, infusible, qui peut être décrit au sens strict, bien qu'il en soit rarement le cas, comme nylon T,T.

OBS

Fabriqué uniquement comme une fibre (par filage en solution), [le Twaron] a une très grande stabilité thermique ainsi qu'une bonne résistance aux températures et à la combustion [...] En plus des composites, les utilisations comprennent les vêtements de protection, les gilets pare-balles, les produits de frottement, renforcement élastomère (comme les tuyaux et les ceintures de sécurité), les câbles et cordes et, comme tissus très résistants avec un coefficient de conversion élevé, les toiles à voile très performante.

OBS

Twaron® : Marque de commerce de la société Teijin Aramid B.V.

Key term(s)
  • Twaron

Spanish

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