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Aramid/Fiberglass Blend Fabric
A blend of aramid and fiberglass, this fabric resists mildew and abrasion. It is self-extinguishing and won't melt, so it's often used for insulation applications.
| Wd. | Thick. | Density, oz./sq. yd. | Max. Temperature, °F | Color | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
| 1/2" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 40" | 0.030" | 8 | 600° | Yellow | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 40" | 0.057" | 17 | 600° | Yellow | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 40" | 0.110" | 30 | 600° | Yellow | 000000 | 00000 |
Plastic Mesh
Made from nylon, this mesh is wear resistant. It has openings that meet an exact size tolerance, providing accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mesh Size | Opening Size | Open Area | Wire Dia. | Max. Temp., °F | Color | Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Nylon Plastic | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 8 | 0.0944" | 55% | 0.0335" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 9 × 9 | 0.0787" | 53% | 0.0295" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 11 × 11 | 0.0669" | 50% | 0.0274" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 13 × 13 | 0.0551" | 49% | 0.024" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 17 × 17 | 0.0393" | 44% | 0.0203" | 235° | White | 43" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 20 × 20 | 0.0334" | 46% | 0.0159" | 235° | White | 42" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 25 × 25 | 0.0295" | 52% | 0.0114" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 30 × 30 | 0.0236" | 51% | 0.0096" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 31 × 31 | 0.0196" | 38% | 0.0124" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 36 × 36 | 0.0169" | 38% | 0.0107" | 235° | White | 59" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 50 × 50 | 0.0118" | 34% | 0.0085" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 58 × 58 | 0.0098" | 34% | 0.0071" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 61 × 61 | 0.0118" | 51% | 0.0048" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 104 × 104 | 0.0059" | 38% | 0.0037" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 127 × 127 | 0.0049" | 39% | 0.003" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 145 × 145 | 0.0039" | 32% | 0.003" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 168 × 168 | 0.0039" | 47% | 0.0018" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 193 × 193 | 0.0031" | 37% | 0.002" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 198 × 198 | 0.0035" | 49% | 0.0015" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 307 × 307 | 0.002" | 37% | 0.0013" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 335 × 335 | 0.0015" | 24% | 0.0015" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 371 × 371 | 0.0014" | 28% | 0.0013" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 376 × 376 | 0.0011" | 17% | 0.0016" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Composite Fabrics
Use these resin-free fabrics to reinforce or repair existing composites as well as create new composites. Mold custom-shaped composite parts by layering your choice of fabric with an epoxy. The epoxy (sold separately) is a two-part resin that begins to harden in 15 hours and reaches full strength in 4 days. Finished composite pieces withstand temperatures up to 250° or 350° F.
Fabrics with a plain, twill, or triaxial weave have fibers that are woven in alternating directions for uniform strength and rigidity in all directions. Easier to machine than fabrics with a unidirectional weave, their woven pattern holds the fibers together to limit splintering. Twill-weave fabrics are stronger than plain-weave fabrics. They’re also more flexible, making them easier to manipulate into complex shapes. They will not, however, retain their shape as well as plain-weave fabrics.
Kevlar fabrics are a super-tough material that offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wear-Resistant Kevlar Sheets
- Color: Brown
- Max. Temperature: Not Rated
- Tensile Strength: 10,600 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 23.792 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
Often used as rotor vanes in pumps and compressors, these sheets are made of Kevlar, a super-tough material that stands up to wear and abrasion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wear-Resistant Kevlar Tubes
- Color: Yellow
- Temperature Range: 0° F to 250° F
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
These tubes are made of Kevlar, a super-tough material that stands up to wear and abrasion. Use them as sleeves to protect cords from cuts and gashes.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
12" Lg. | 36" Lg. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | ID Tolerance | Each | Each | ||
0.015" Wall Thick. (-0.012" to 0.012") | |||||||
| 0.655" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 5/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 0.78" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 3/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 1.53" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.03" | -0.02" to 0.02" | 2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
High-Strength High-Temperature Thread
Five times stronger than steel wire, this Kevlar thread resists flames and withstands temperatures up to 600° F.
Coated High-Strength Thread
The coating keeps the ends from fraying and acts as a lubricant during sewing. Made of nylon, thread offers a good balance between stretch and strength.
| Dia. | Thread Trade Size | Breaking Strength, lbs. | Lg., ft. | Material | Coating Material | Color | Max. Temperature, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 0.016" | 70 | 10 | 1,080 | Nylon | Nylon | White | 350° | Fed. Spec. VT-295 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.025" | 210 | 30 | 415 | Nylon | Nylon | White | 350° | Fed. Spec. VT-295 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.032" | 350 | 50 | 245 | Nylon | Nylon | White | 350° | Fed. Spec. VT-295 | 00000000 | 00000 |