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KEVLAR®*
SPECIFICATION SHEET
MIL SPEC A-A-55220(MIL–T-87128
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SIZE |
GOV'T |
APPROX
BREAK |
APPROX
YDS/LBS |
DIAMETER |
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46 |
B |
18.0 |
10,000 |
.0081 |
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69 |
E |
25.0 |
6,700 |
.0099 |
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92 |
F |
35.0 |
5,000 |
.0114 |
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138 |
FF |
50.0 |
3,350 |
.0140 |
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207 |
3/C |
75.0 |
2,100 |
.0180 |
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277 |
4/C |
121.0 |
1,860 |
.0220 |
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346 |
5/C |
140.0 |
1,050 |
.0255 |
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415 |
6/C |
160.0 |
900 |
.0271 |
Kevlar’s®* superior strength and fire resistance makes it the thread of choice when being used in high stress operations being exposed to extreme heat. A high-speed coating is applied to prevent sewing problems.
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* Kevlar® , Nomex® and Teflon® are registered trademarks of Dupont Co. |
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Decomposition: Begins to decompose at about 800°
Fahrenheit, in air by oxidation.
Melting Point: Does not melt.
Solubility in Water: Insoluble in water.
Odor: Odorless
Color: Natural Color Only (Yellow)
Effects of Acids & Alkalis: Good resistance to dilute acids
and bases. Degraded by strong mineral acids and to lesser extent, by strong
mineral bases.
Effects of Bleach & Solvents: Should not be bleached. Excellent
solvent resistance.
Resistance to Mildew, Aging, Sunlight & Abrasion: Excellent
resistance to mildew & aging. Prolonged exposure to sunlight causes
deterioration. Good abrasion resistance.
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