High strength in high demand
High-performance parachutes help spacecraft land safely – whether on Earth or far in outer space. And, to handle the high loads involved, every part of the parachute must be strong enough – no ifs, no buts, no maybes. But the cords, cables, and tension lines that support the parachute are particularly important.
Teijin Aramid’s para-aramid yarns has been used in parachute applications for more than 20 years. The high strenght-to-weight ratio, high heat stability, dimensional stability and resistance to abrasion, makes the fibers of choice on many aerodynamic deceleration systems for Earth Bound landings and for interplanetary landings.
Teijin Aramid’s para-aramid yarns has been used in parachute applications for more than 20 years. The high strenght-to-weight ratio, high heat stability, dimensional stability and resistance to abrasion, makes the fibers of choice on many aerodynamic deceleration systems for Earth Bound landings and for interplanetary landings.
Indeed, our para-aramid Technora® fiber was used in the cords and riser of the parachute that was recently used for Mars Perseverance Rover and will support the Rover’s landing when it reaches the Red Planet. This parachute achieved the highest payload ever survived by a supersonic parachute, with a peak load of almost 70,000 pounds of force. What’s more, Technora® has also been successfully used in SpaceX’s parachute ropes.
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Interview with Airborne Systems about Mars Perseverance Rover’s parachute, made with Technora®
Benefits
- Unrivaled strength-to-weight ratio
- Outstanding resistance to heat, abrasion and laceration
- High dimensional stability
- Superior long-term durability and comfort
