Chopped Vectran™
Vectran™ is a high-performance liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fiber engineered for exceptional strength, low creep, and outstanding dimensional stability. Its unique molecular structure delivers high tensile performance with minimal elongation, making it ideal for precision composite and load-bearing applications where long-term stability is critical.
Rocket-Fibers’ chopped Vectran™ fibers are precision cut using advanced processing technology to ensure consistent fiber length, clean geometry, and uniform dispersion in resin systems. This controlled cutting process supports reliable mechanical performance and repeatable reinforcement in both thermoset and thermoplastic composite applications.
Our precision cut Vectran™ fibers are available in multiple standard lengths and production quantities to support projects ranging from R&D development to full commercial manufacturing. Custom cut lengths, tailored packaging, and batch-level Certificate of Analysis (COA) documentation with full lot traceability are available upon request.
About This Item
Chopped Vectran™ Technical Specifications
Length (mm) |
Denier Per Filament |
Dispersion (Grade) |
|---|---|---|
3.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
6.0 | 2.5 |
1.0 |
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Product Details
Manufactured from high-performance Vectran™ LCP fiber
Precision chopped to 3 mm or 6 mm standard lengths
Additional custom cut lengths available upon request
Supplied clean and binder-free unless otherwise specified
Natural tan, light bronze color
Packaging & Quantity
Product Performance
High tensile strength with low elongation
Excellent creep resistance and long-term dimensional stability
Strong abrasion and flex fatigue resistance
Minimal moisture absorption
Good chemical resistance and stable mechanical properties
Vectran™ LCP Resistance Guide
Vectran™ LCP fiber offers exceptional resistance to abrasion, making it ideal for applications where contact with rough surfaces or high friction is common. Its robust chemical resistance enables it to withstand exposure to various corrosive substances, expanding its versatility across different industries. Additionally, Vectran™ LCP fiber exhibits low moisture regain, making it highly resistant to moisture absorption and maintaining its mechanical properties even in humid environments. It does however degrade and discolor in extended UV exposure.
This fiber will degrade with long term exposure to UV light. The fibers will brown and weaken. Please keep this fiber stored away in a dark room and in the UV protective bag the fiber was shipped in.
Acid: Excellent resistant to most acids
Alkali: Good resistance to most alkalis
Organic Solvent: Generally compatible with a variety of organic solvents.
Continuous Operating Temperature Range (°C): -130 to 200
Short Term Exposure (°C): 220 - 250
Melt Temperature (°C): 330
Vectran™ LCP Properties Table
| Property | Unit Of Measure | Standard | High Modulus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenacity | g/d | 23.0 | 30.0 |
| Tensile Modulus | g/d | 600
|
830
|
| Specific Gravity | ratio | 1.40
| |
| Avg. Elongation** | % | 3.8 | 2.8
|
| Moisture Regain1 | % | < 0.1 | |
| Melt Point | °C | 350
| |
| Decomp. Temp | °C | N/A | |
| Creep2 | % | <0.40
| |
| Shrinkage3 | % | <0.20
| |
1 Equilibrium moisture regrain @ 55% RH
2 Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength
3 Shrinkage in dry air @ 177°C for 30 minutes
Suggested Applications
Precision composite reinforcement
Aerospace structural components
Marine and moisture-sensitive systems
Load-bearing molded parts
High-performance industrial components
VectranTM is a registered trademark of Kuraray Co., Ltd., Japan