Conex® Staple Fiber

Conex® Meta-Aramid Fiber
Conex® meta-aramid fibers are best known for their combination of heat resistance and strength. In addition, meta-aramid fibers do not ignite, melt or drip, a major reason for their success in the fireproof apparel market. In comparison to commodity fibers, m-aramids offer better long-term retention of mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. Meta-aramids have a relatively soft hand and tend to process very similarly to commodity fibers, giving them a wide range of converted products.

Conex® High Tenacity (HT) type m-aramid has significantly higher tensile strength than that of other meta-aramids. This high strength allows it to bridge the gap between meta-aramid and para-aramid fibers for applications where added strength offers both technical and economic advantage.

Type	0.8d x 38 mm	1.5d x 38 mm	2d x 51 mm	2d x 51 HT mm	2d x 76 mm	5d x 76 mm
Denier	0.8	1.5	2	2	2	5
Cut Length (inches)	1.5	1.5	2	2	3	3
Tensile Strength (g/den)	4.5	5.5	5.2	7.1	5.2	6
Elongation (%)	35	40	35	25	35	42
Crimp Number/inch	12	11	11.5	11.5	11.5	7.5
Crimp Degree	15	12	16	18.5	19	15
Shrinkage at 3000C (%)	3.5	3.5	3.5	4.5	4	3.5
Operating Temperature (0F)	375-400	375-400	375-400	375-400	375-400	375-400
Melting Point (0F)	752-806	752-806	752-806	752-806	752-806	752-806
LOI	30	30	30	30	30	30

Form	Application
Needlefelt	Automotive Business machine part Cushion material Hot gas filtration Safety & Protective clothing Thermal insulation Thermal spacers
Woven fabric	Automotive Hot gas filtration Loudspeaker components Reinforcement: composites and rubber Thermal insulation
Wet-laid nonwoven	Business machine parts Battery separators Heat shields
Dry laid nonwoven	Business machine parts Electrical insulation Heat shields Hot gas filtration Laminate support base Thermal spacers
Spunlace nonwoven	High temperature filtration Laminate support base