Vectran® (LCP): Strength & Flex Fatigue
Key Features of Vectran® LCP:
- High strength to weight ratio
- Good creep resistance
- High abrasion resistance
- Good flex fatigue properties
- Minimal moisture absorption
- Excellent chemical resistance
History
First produced in 1990, Vectran® is the only commercially available melt spun LCP fiber in the world.
Composition
Vectran® is an aromatic polyester spun from a liquid crystal polymer in a melt extrusion process. This process orients the molecules along the fiber axis, resulting in a high tenacity fiber.
FIBER-LINE® Enhancing Processes for Vectran®:
FIBER-LINE® Vectran® Products:
Manufacturer
Kuraray™
Common Types & Deniers
HT: High Tenacity
UM: Higher Modulus/Lower Elongation
NT: Medium tenacity
Deniers: 200, 400, 750, 1000, 1420, 1500, 2250
Vectran® (LCP) Bare Fiber Performance
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Chemical Resistance to Acid: Stable to acids <90% concentration.
Chemical Resistance to Alkali: Stable to alkalis <30% concentration.
Vectran® (LCP) Data
Standard Modulus
| Property | UOM | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking Tenacity | g/d | 23.0 |
| Specific Gravity | Ratio | 1.40 |
| Elongation @ Break | % | 3.8 |
| Tensile Modules | g/d | 600 |
| Moisture Regain* | % | <.1 |
| Creep** | % | <0.4 |
| Skrinkage*** | % | <0.20 |
| Melt Point | ℃ | 350 |
High Modulus
| Property | UOM | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking Tenacity | g/d | 30.0 |
| Specific Gravity | Ratio | 1.40 |
| Elongation @ Break | % | 2.8 |
| Tensile Modules | g/d | 830 |
| Moisture Regain* | % | <0.1 |
| Creep** | % | <0.4 |
| Shrinkage*** | % | <0.20 |
| Melt Point | ℃ | 350 |
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. FIBER-LINE makes no warranty, express or implied, that the product conforms to these values. Contact your FIBER-LINE representative for exact product details which conform to your specific requirements.