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POLYETHYLENE FIBER [7 records]

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Record 1 2011-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

A high performance polyethylene fiber 15 times stronger than steel.

OBS

Examples of use include ropes and bulletproof vests. It’s appearance is very similar to nylon.

CONT

Dyneema™: A trademark of Akzo/Enka (France).

Key term(s)
  • Dyneema

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
DEF

Fibre polyéthylène de différents types entrant dans la fabrication de raquettes de tennis, gilets de protection, cordages de bateaux, gants contre les coupures, etc.

OBS

DyneemaMC : Marque de commerce de la société Akzo/Enka (France).

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
  • Technical Textiles
DEF

A bright white polyethylene... pound-for-pound, ten times stronger than steel, more durable than polyester and [which] has a specific strength that is 40 percent greater than aramid fiber.

OBS

Spectra fiber is one of the world’s strongest and lightest fibers ... Spectra fiber is used in numerous high-performance applications, including police and military ballistic-resistant vests, helmets and armored vehicles, as well as sailcloth, fishing lines, marine cordage, lifting slings, and cut-resistant gloves and apparel.

Key term(s)
  • Spectra fibre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
  • Textiles techniques
DEF

Fibre polyéthylène de grande résistance mécanique associée à une grande légèreté.

CONT

Les caractéristiques du Spectra en font la fibre idéale pour la production de blindages personnels pour les avions, les navires et les véhicules mais aussi pour la fabrication d'amarres et de matériaux sportifs à haute performance.

CONT

Avec le support technique de Allied Signals aux USA, on a utilisé la fibre Spectra 2000, 10 fois plus résistante que l'acier (pour le même poids) pour développer leur Q-Power en 1999.

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

A manmade fiber made of ethylene (a petroleum derivative C2H4) which is polymerized and then meltspun.

OBS

Due to its low moisture regain, mildew-and insect-resistance, polyethylene fiber is used for geotextiles, outdoor furniture, packaging, and industrial applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
DEF

Fibre chimique synthétique résultant de la polymérisation de l'éthylène.

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

The Transition Radiation Detector... consists of six polyethylene fiber radiator blankets, each with a multi-wire proportional chamber MWPC(filled with a Xenon-methane gas mixture) attached underneath. When a charged particle travels through an interface between materials of different dielectric constants, radiation(in the form of X-rays) is generated with an intensity proportional to the relativistic Lorentz factor gamma of the particle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique atomique

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Nonwoven Textiles
CONT

Thermobonding: A technique for bonding fibers of a web with meltable powders or fibers, using infrared heating, hot air,or hot-calendering.

CONT

Nu-Gel Wound Dressing is an occlusive hydrogel dressing consisting of preserved polyvinyl pyrrolidone in water. The gel is supported by a fusible fiber scrim and protected on both sides by polyethylene film.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Nontissés (Industries du textile)
OBS

Fusible adj. : Qui peut fondre, passer à l'état liquide sous l'effet de la chaleur. [...] Qui fond facilement, à une température peu élevée.

Spanish

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Record 6 1994-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

A fiber produced from a polymerized olefin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene.

CONT

Fine denier polyolefin fibers for apparel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

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Record 7 1987-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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