https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/plastisol-storage-handling-technical-bulletin.pdf
A visual examination of the plastisol is key in
determining the proper re-mixing frequency, or if
separation has occurred.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-carbon-fiber.pdf
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• High Strength & Modulus
• Corrosion resistant
• Electrical & thermal conductor
• Flame Resistant
• UV Inert
• X-Ray Permeable
• Excellent EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference)
Disadvantages
• Susceptible to filamentation
• Conductivity may be a hindrance to some
processing
• Susceptible to galvanic corrosion
• Poor abrasion resistance (untreated)
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
CARBON FIBER
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® CARBON FIBER PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
• Packing Yarn
• Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
WHY CARBON FIBER?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-belthose-reinforcement.pdf
FL.Datasheet Belt&Hose Reinforcement.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Flexible & lightweight reinforcements
• Limited elongation & high strength
• Various twisted & corded constructions
available
• Significantly reduce fraying during
processing
• Metered lengths available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR BELT & HOSE REINFORCEMENT
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Carbon Fiber
• PET Polyester
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• Bondcoat™:
Adhesion promotion to urethanes
Overview
• FIBER-LINE® produces various twisted and corded products for
re-inforcement in drive/timing belts and hoses.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-industrialfabricyarn.pdf
FL.Datasheet IndustrialFabricYarn.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Available Flat or Twisted
• Material can be “Rolled flat” to remove
false or producers’ twist
• Metered lengths and various spool sizes
available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR INDUSTRIAL FABRIC YARN
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Carbon Fiber
• Fiberglass
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Vibrant Colors for Aesthetic Applications
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion & High-Temperature Resistance
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Adhesion Promotion
• FIBER-LINE® Repelcoat™:
Water Repellancy
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Degradation Prevention
Overview
• FIBER-LINE®’s offering of Industrial Fabric Yarn are utilized in a wide
range of applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-ripcords.pdf
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD
Key Features
• Rip through any material,
including steel armor
• High strength to diameter ratio
• Lubricated for easy ripping
• Colors available for easy identification
• Long continuous lengths per spool
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR RIPCORDS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• PET Polyester
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® WearcoatTM:
Lubricity for fast and easy removal
• FIBER-LINE® BlockcoatTM:
Anti-wick/Non-wick water penetration &
snag resistance
• FIBER-LINE® RepelcoatTM:
Water Repellency
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat® Blocker:
Block Water Migration
• FIBER-LINE® ColorcoatTM:
Color identification for easy tracking
Overview
• FIBER-LINE® has over 25 years of experience in producing ripcords
for the optical fiber cable market.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Fiber-Line Braiding Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY FEATURES OF FIBER-LINE™ BRAIDING
• Customized to meet size or strength
requirements
• Able to achieve any construction needed with
the use of toll braiders
• Flat or round profiles
• Cored braids for added strength & flexibility
• Metered lengths tailored for your application
FIBER-LINE FIBERS SUITABLE FOR
BRAIDING
• Para-Aramid
• Meta-Aramid
• Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® PBO Fiber
• Carbon Fiber
• Dyneema® Ultra-High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester Fiber
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE-ADDITIVE
COATINGS
• Abrasion resistance coating
• UV protection coating
• Color identification coating
FIBER-LINE BRAIDED PRODUCTS
AND POSSIBILITIES
• High-strength lacing cords
• Robotic actuating wire
• Strength members
• Auto glass cutout cords
• Parachute cords
• Tethers
• Wire-rope replacement
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-technora.pdf
Key Features
• High tenacity & modulus
• Excellent abrasion & fatigue resistance
• Excellent chemical & steam resistance
• Very low creep
• High thermal stability
• Lower moisture regain than
other para-aramids
Disadvantages
• Lower modulus compared to carbon and
high modulus para-aramids
• Poor UV resistance
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
TECHNORA®
• Coating
• Twisting
• Polymer Jacket Extrusion
• Stranding
• Overbraiding
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® TECHNORA® PRODUCTS
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement
• Synthetic Wire Rope
WHY TECHNORA®?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-vectranr-lcp.pdf
Key Features
• High strength to weight ratio
• Good creep resistance
• High abrasion resistance
• Excellent flex fatigue properties
• Minimal moisture absorption
• Excellent chemical resistance
Disadvantages
• Vectran® suffers from UV degradation, which
causes strength loss and discoloration
• Hair-like filaments tend to fray
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® VECTRAN® PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
• Ripcords
• Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
Abrasion
Resistance
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Resistance
Flame
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
(Acid)
Chemical
Resistance
(Alkali)
Chemical
Resistance
(Organic Solvent)
P P X P P P P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.40
Elongation @ Break % 3.8
Tensile Modulus g/d 600
Moisture Regain* %
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-uhmwpe.pdf
Key Features
• Excellent strength to weight ratio
• High abrasion resistance
• UV Stable
• Chemically inert except
for strong oxidizing acids
• Resistant to fatigue & internal friction
Disadvantages
• Poor temperature resistance
• Susceptible to creep
• Flammable
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
UHMWPE
• Coating
• Twisting
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® UHMWPE PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
• Windshield Removal Cord
Abrasion
Resistance
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Resistance
Flame
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
(Acid)
Chemical
Resistance
(Alkali)
Chemical
Resistance
(Organic Solvent)
P P P X P P P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 28.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 0.97
Elongation @ Break % 3.6
Tensile Modulus g/d 850
Moisture Regain* %
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent COF performance (both wet and dry)
• Outstanding abrasion and UV resistance
• Easily colorable
• Custom formulations available to achieve
specific performance properties
• Injection moldable (can be overmolded)
and extrudable
• Retains properties and performance when
immersed in salt water
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
This grip-enhancing TPE is colorable and
customizable to meet the look and functional
requirements of a broad range of consumer
applications.