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Technora

Technora short fibers Available since 1987, Technora® is a very strong para-aramid fiber developed and produced exclusively by Teijin Limited. This aromatic copolyamid (co-poly-(paraphenylene/3,4'-oxydiphenylene terephthalamide)) is ideal for dynamic performance applications involving significant motion.

Technora molecule structure

Main characteristics

High tensile strength	Strong and light: weight for weight, Technora is 8 times stronger than steel and 3 times stronger than fiberglass, polyester or nylon yarns.
Fatigue resistance	Shows little loss of strength even during repeated abrasion, flexing and stretching.
Dimensional stability	Stiff and highly oriented molecular structure leads to a high modulus of elasticity, low creep and low stress relaxation. Low thermal shrinkage, i.e., excellent dimensional stability.
Heat resistance	Thermal decomposition threshold of 500ºC, so Technora can be used at 200ºC for long periods. At 250ºC, it maintains more than half of its room-temperature tensile strength.
Chemical resistance	Highly resistant to acids, alkalis and organic solvents; not vulnerable to damage caused by steam or sea water.

Products

Technora is available as:

Main applications

Technora is used to reinforce:

Ignition cables
Communication cables (e.g., earphone cords and domestic cables)
Hoses
Transmission belts
Other rubber products (e.g., conveyor belts, air springs and anti-vibration products, specialty fabrics and compound reinforcement)
Composites (e.g., for marine, aerospace, and sports and leisure applications)
Engineering plastics for the electrical, electronic and automotive industries
Civil engineering products
Ropes and cables

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