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Zylon® PBO fiber is composed of rigid molecular chains [poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)]. These fibers and filaments are characterized by high tensile strength (10 times higher than steel), excellent impact energy absorption (twice that of para-aramid), and exceptional thermal stability (limiting oxygen index of 68). Zylon® PBO fiber is available in chopped fiber, staple fiber, spun yarn, and continuous filament.
 

I. Properties

Type Unit Regular
AS
Filament decitex dtex 1.7

Density 
 
 g/cm3 1.54
Tensile Strength cN/dtex 37
  GPa 180

 		 KSI 840
Tensile Modulus cN/dtex 1150
  GPa 180
  MSI 26
Elongation at Break % 3.5
Melting Temperature oC None
Decomposition Temperature in Air oC 650

Limiting Oxygen Index 
 		   68

Typical property values are not to be construed as specifications.

 

II. Product Availability

Type Regular
Filament  

Yarn Count (dtex)
 		 278; 555

Filaments (dtex)
 
166, 315, 664, 996, 1158, 1992 
 

Cylindrical Bobbin Innerdiameter (mm)
 		 94

Cylindrical Bobbin Length (mm)
 		 216
   
Chopped Fiber  

Cut Length (mm)
 		 1; 3; 6
   
Staple Fiber  

Cut Length (mm)
 		 44; 51; 64; 76
   
Spun Yarn  

Yarn Count (Ne)
 
20/1 20/2
 
   

 

III. Flame Resistance
  Zylon® Para-Aramid Meta-Aramid
  Warp
Fill
 		 Warp Fill Warp
Fill
 

Char Length (cm)
 		 <0.5 <0.5 3 2 6 6

After Flame (sec)
 
0
 		 0 0 0 0 0

After Glow (sec)
 
 1 1 16 16 2 2

Vertical Flame Test  plain woven fabrics with 20 s spun yarn

IV. Applications
Chopped Fiber

  • Reinforcement for gaskets
  • Plastic reinforcement

Staple Fiber

  • Heat resistant felt
  • Media for high temperature filtration

Spun Yarn

  • Racing and riding suits
  • Protective cloth for fire-fighting
  • Heat and flame resistant welding apparel
  • Cut and abrasion resistant fabrics (gloves and safety shoes)

Continuous filament

  • Reinforcement for tires, belts, and hoses
  • Reinforcement for concrete and plastic
  • Tension member for fiber optic cables
  • High tension rope or cord
  • Ballistic vests and helmets
  • Yacht sailcloth
  • High temperature filtration

VI. Packaging

Zylon Filament Yarn

Linear density (dtex)
 Number of filaments
 Type Weight of bobbin (kg)
 Number of bobbins/carton Minimum
order
278 166
AS
 
2.5
 		 6 One carton
555 332
AS
 
5.0
 		 6 One carton

 

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