Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
High Strength and Flex Fatigue
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.
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® is a trademark of Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Impact
- High strength to weight ratio
- Good creep resistance
- High abrasion resistance
- Good flex fatigue properties
- Minimal moisture absorption
- Excellent chemical resistance
Vectran® LCP Data
Resources
| Property | Standard Modulus | High Modulus |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking Tenacity (g/d) | 23.0 | 30.0 |
| Specific Gravity (ratio) | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Tensile Modulus (g/d) | 600 | 830 |
| Equilibrium Moisture Regain at 55% RH (%) | <0.1 | <0.1 |
| Creep at 40 - 48% ult tensile strength (%) | <0.4 | <0.4 |
| Shrinkage dry air 177 ̊ 30 mins (%) | <0.20 | <0.20 |
| Melt Point ( ̊C) | 350 | 350 |
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