Aramid fiber is best known by the trademark name DuPont™ Kevlar® and offers many unique and beneficial properties. With aramid raw material costs between five and thirty times the cost of nylon or polyester, many manufacturers look for ways to save when aramids are required for their application. What seems on the surface like an easy question is a lot more complicated than you might think. So, what are some of the factors that contribute to the total cost of industrial aramid yarn or thread?
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- 09/26/17
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Vectran™ is a manufactured fiber used to make specialty fabric and typically only those with a specific product application know much about it. This multifilament yarn is spun from a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and is the only commercially available melt-spun LCP fiber in the world. Vectran™ fiber presents exceptional strength and rigidity because the material is five times stronger than steel and ten times stronger than aluminum. There are no real alternatives when it comes to working with Vectran™ as the qualities it brings to the table are distinctive and highly beneficial.
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Modulus (fiber elasticity) is a key characteristic of industrial yarn and thread for wire and cable - specifically aramid yarns. Modulus refers to the ratio of stress (force per unit area) along an axis to strain (ratio of deformation over initial length) along that axis. Think about when you stretch a rubber band out to the point right before it deforms or breaks – that is the modulus. When something stretches to the point of deformation, the strength is almost always compromised.
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- 01/05/17
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The latest post in our blog series discussing the prominence of industrial sewing thread in the manufacturing of outdoor sports equipment (specifically for American football) touched on key areas of consideration when choosing thread for the production of gear such as nets, tarps, mats and more. In this post, we’ll shed some light on the reasons manufacturers and field managers choose industrial thread for the installation of synthetic turf.
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- 12/06/16
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Athletics have a significant representation among American manufacturers who produce outdoor equipment for recreation and sports. Football is one pastime that has a particularly high economic impact with its scope of interest from pee-wee flag football leagues, to high schools playing under Friday night lights, to the NFL broadcasted to millions each week. In addition to the many areas you’ll find industrial yarn and thread in a football stadium, the manufacturing of outdoor athletic equipment that supports the game such as nets, tarps and mats are an important aspect to the proficiency and safety of players and fans.
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- 11/01/16
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Recreational, collegiate and professional football organizations make a tremendous economic and social impact on American culture. The position that manufacturers of sporting goods play may surprise you.
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- 07/01/16
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Which is the more effective method when installing synthetic turf fields: sewing or gluing? Truthfully, both methods are effective and we wanted to highlight the advantages of each:
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- 02/19/16
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There are currently over thirty different bobbin styles that are used with sewing machines. (The size of the bobbin is known as the bobbin's style.) Every sewing machine is designed to be used with a specific style of bobbin. Many know how bobbins aid in sewing, but don't know or understand their various styles and uses. Some of the most common bobbin styles used for industrial sewing are listed below.
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- 01/29/16
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Ripcords are industrial yarns located longitudinally just under the jackets that cover conductor wires in cables.
The purpose of a ripcord is to cut back the jacket to expose the wires of the cable so you don't run the risk of cutting any of the wires inside (you pull the cord, it cuts the jacket). This helps make splicing cables easier during installations.
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Aramid fiber is best known by the trademark name DuPont™ Kevlar® and offers many unique and beneficial properties. With aramid raw material costs between five and thirty times the cost of nylon or polyester, many manufacturers look for ways to save when aramids are required for their application. What seems on the surface like an easy question is a lot more complicated than you might think. So, what are some of the factors that contribute to the total cost of industrial aramid yarn or thread?
Read moreWhat is Vectran™?
- By Steve Zande
- 09/26/17
- 2 Comments
Vectran™ is a manufactured fiber used to make specialty fabric and typically only those with a specific product application know much about it. This multifilament yarn is spun from a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and is the only commercially available melt-spun LCP fiber in the world. Vectran™ fiber presents exceptional strength and rigidity because the material is five times stronger than steel and ten times stronger than aluminum. There are no real alternatives when it comes to working with Vectran™ as the qualities it brings to the table are distinctive and highly beneficial.
Read moreModulus (fiber elasticity) is a key characteristic of industrial yarn and thread for wire and cable - specifically aramid yarns. Modulus refers to the ratio of stress (force per unit area) along an axis to strain (ratio of deformation over initial length) along that axis. Think about when you stretch a rubber band out to the point right before it deforms or breaks – that is the modulus. When something stretches to the point of deformation, the strength is almost always compromised.
Read moreThe latest post in our blog series discussing the prominence of industrial sewing thread in the manufacturing of outdoor sports equipment (specifically for American football) touched on key areas of consideration when choosing thread for the production of gear such as nets, tarps, mats and more. In this post, we’ll shed some light on the reasons manufacturers and field managers choose industrial thread for the installation of synthetic turf.
Read moreIndustrial Sewing Thread for Athletic Equipment - 3 Things to Consider
- By Steve Zande
- 12/06/16
- 0 Comments
Athletics have a significant representation among American manufacturers who produce outdoor equipment for recreation and sports. Football is one pastime that has a particularly high economic impact with its scope of interest from pee-wee flag football leagues, to high schools playing under Friday night lights, to the NFL broadcasted to millions each week. In addition to the many areas you’ll find industrial yarn and thread in a football stadium, the manufacturing of outdoor athletic equipment that supports the game such as nets, tarps and mats are an important aspect to the proficiency and safety of players and fans.
Read moreRecreational, collegiate and professional football organizations make a tremendous economic and social impact on American culture. The position that manufacturers of sporting goods play may surprise you.
Read moreWhich is the more effective method when installing synthetic turf fields: sewing or gluing? Truthfully, both methods are effective and we wanted to highlight the advantages of each:
Read moreThere are currently over thirty different bobbin styles that are used with sewing machines. (The size of the bobbin is known as the bobbin's style.) Every sewing machine is designed to be used with a specific style of bobbin. Many know how bobbins aid in sewing, but don't know or understand their various styles and uses. Some of the most common bobbin styles used for industrial sewing are listed below.
Read more
Ripcords are industrial yarns located longitudinally just under the jackets that cover conductor wires in cables.
The purpose of a ripcord is to cut back the jacket to expose the wires of the cable so you don't run the risk of cutting any of the wires inside (you pull the cord, it cuts the jacket). This helps make splicing cables easier during installations.
Read more