Fiber Resources
Fiber Resources
Fiber creep is the gradual elongation of a material under sustained load. Learn why it matters in high-performance fiber and cordage applications.
Learn why the D/d ratio is critical for rope life and safety. Discover recommended ratios for HMPE, Aramid, and LCP fibers and avoid premature failure.
Technical fiber conversion calculator for engineers & purchasers. Convert denier, tex, dtex, tenacity, yields, and twist units quickly for aramid, UHMWPE, carbon, and more.
A comprehensive glossary of essential fiber and textile terminology used in high-performance applications. Quickly understand key definitions related to yarns, cords, braids, coatings, and advanced materials.
Compare Kevlar®, Technora®, Vectran™, Spectra®, UHMWPE and carbon fiber properties. Strength, modulus, elongation and creep in one high-performance fiber table.
The development of high-performance fiber products has revolutionized numerous industries, from construction and manufacturing to sports and safety equipment. Selecting the right high-performance fiber product for specific applications requires a comprehensive understanding of various parameters, including the fiber's properties, the environment it will be subjected to, the ideal fiber format, and the potential for enhancements through specialty coatings.
Tenacity and break strength are both measures used to evaluate the strength and performance of materials, particularly fibers. However, they represent slightly different aspects of a fiber's strength.
The adoption of high-performance synthetic fibers over metal wire rope or cable presents compelling technical advantages across multiple key areas. Firstly, these fibers offer remarkable corrosion resistance, a feature absent in metal counterparts.