High-strength yarns from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
OJSC "VNIISV" produces high-strength yarns from UHMWPE at a pilot line of gel-spinning and other test units. As a feed stock it is used ultra-high-molecular-weight fiber-forming polyethylene, whose synthesis is based on a special newly developed catalyst.
Technical Characteristics
| Yarn parameters |
Standard |
Standard |
| Linear density, tex |
55 |
37 |
| Strength, сN/tex |
280 |
310 |
| Modulus, сN/tex |
9000 |
13000 |
| Breaking elongation, % |
3,7 |
2,9 |
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Application
High-strength yarns from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene can be processed into:
- ultra-light-weight composite materials combining high mechanical properties and impact resistance (ship building, motor-car manufacturing, agricultural machinery);
- commodities (cordage, cables, fabrics, tapes etc.).
 
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