applications - hybrid aramid fibers
Carbon-aramid-polyester-glass hybrid fabric
Aramid/Kevlar
fibers can be used as reinforcement alone, but also combined with other fibers.
This way the properties of the composing fibers are enhanced by synergy.
Synergy is the interaction of multiple elements in a system to produce an
effect different from or greater than the sum of their individual effects
[definition from wikipedia]. In other words, when two or more fibers are
combined, the resulting material has a tendency to keep the «good» properties
and drop the «bad» ones. For this reason, hybrid fabrics woven in many styles
are usually a favorite choice of many composites manufacturers and are used
extensively.
Aramid fibers can be woven into hybrid fabrics with:
Carbon fiber
Examples
- In plain weave (CK170P)
- In twill weave (CK210T2)
Fiberglass
Examples
- In plain weave (KG251P)
- In twill weave (KG250T2)
- In multi-axials (KG376X)
Vectran fiber (V200T2)
Polyester-Diolen fiber (KP185P)
Other, more complex combinations (CKPG251P)
Aramid fibers can be woven into hybrid fabrics with:
Carbon fiber
Examples
- In plain weave (CK170P)
- In twill weave (CK210T2)
Fiberglass
Examples
- In plain weave (KG251P)
- In twill weave (KG250T2)
- In multi-axials (KG376X)
Vectran fiber (V200T2)
Polyester-Diolen fiber (KP185P)
Other, more complex combinations (CKPG251P)