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A true all-round para-aramid performer.

For over thirty years, our flagship brand, Twaron®, has delivered higher strength, lower weight and improved durability in applications around the world. A true all-round para-aramid, Twaron® performs better than competitor materials across a What types of Twaron® are available? very wide range of criteria. So – whether you’re involved in A unique combination of properties automotive, protective, defense, marine or beyond – you can Value throughout the chain rely on Twaron® to improve the performance of your product in the

What is Twaron®? Twaron® para-aramid yarn is suitable for use across a wide range of challenging applications and industries, from ballistic protection to heat and cut protection, and from oil and gas to the automotive and telecommunications industries. The unique characteristics of Twaron® are the result of a 100% paracrystalline structure with molecular chains preferentially oriented along the yarn filament axis. O N I H “From a product development perspective, it truly is a game changer – Twaron® enhances so many applications in so many different ways.” Twaron® is Teijin Aramid’s...

How is Twaron® produced? Dedicated specialists in our manufacturing departments continually monitor the production of Twaron®, which is made from monomers in three stages: polymerization, continuous filament yarn spinning and converting. Polymerization Polymerization During the first stage, the monomers are combined into a firm, fine-grained para-aramid polymer. This material has the typical heat resistance and chemical properties of para-aramid. The fine-grained powder can be used to improve the properties of plastic components. However, the powder does not yet possess the distinctive...

What types of Twaron® are available? Filament yarn Staple fiber Twaron® filament yarn can be supplied in a wide range of mechanical properties. A simple categorization of the available yarn types is: >> Standard modulus / high elongation >> High modulus >> High tenacity Twaron® filament yarn has proven its performance and added value in numerous applications, including optical fiber cables, hoses, tires, rubber products, ballistic protection, protective clothing, ropes and cables, composites and belts. Twaron® filament yarns are available in linear densities starting as low as between...

Twaron® filament yarn can be converted into short-cut fibers or dipped chopped fibers with fiber lengths of between 0.25 mm and 12 mm for use in, for instance, engineering plastic applications. Twaron® is available in powder form, specified by the particle size. Applications can be found in engineering plastics, coatings and rubber compounds. To produce pulp, Twaron® filament yarn is first cut, suspended in water and then fibrillated. The characteristic properties of pulp are determined by the fibril length and the specific surface area, which is a measure of the amount of fibrillation....

A unique combination of properties Mechanical properties Dimensional stability Twaron® yarns have a high strength, offering a tensile strength that is two to three times higher than polyester and polyamide yarns, and up to seven times higher than steel on a weightfor-weight basis. The table illustrates the main mechanical properties in comparison with a selection of other highperformance materials as reported under standard conditions. Twaron® retains its core mechanical properties across a wide temperature range. These properties are available for reinforcement purposes for a well-defined...

Value throughout the chain In a changing world, our core objective remains the same: to make sure Teijin Aramid continues to be the leading aramid company in the world. To ensure this, sustainable value creation and cost-efficiency are critical success factors that are strongly embedded in our company’s strategy. This means Teijin Aramid offers products that match our customers’ needs as efficiently as possible, while also ensuring that these products meet the required performance levels of our customers. Sustainable value creation: Durability and recycling The aramid products in our...

From automotive and oil & gas, to civil engineering, ballistic protection and beyond, our products are empowering excellence in diverse markets and applications around the globe. By enabling lighter, stronger and more resistant materials. And by taking durability, protection and efficiency to new levels. Whether you choose Twaron®, Teijinconex®, Technora® or Endumax®, our high-performance materials are an enduring guarantee of reliability. You can be sure of that. Please e-mail us at: information@teijinaramid.com or visit www.teijinaramid.com/twaron Disclaimer: this data reflects our best...