Product description
PF100 is a standard-tenacity PPTA para-aramid continuous filament yarn for optical fiber cable reinforcement. It is intended for cable strength members and related reinforcement structures that require dimensional stability and thermal resistance.
Typical designs
Central and peripheral strength members, stranded or served reinforcement layers in indoor, outdoor and all-dielectric cable constructions. Ropes, cords and general industrial textiles.
General properties
Limiting oxygen index (LOI) 29% · decomposition temperature above 530 °C · hot-air shrinkage ≤ 0.2% (190 °C × 15 min) · density 1.44 g/cm³. The yarn does not melt.
Inherent flame resistance — proof, not a claim
The yarn does not melt
Exposed directly to an open flame, PF100 para-aramid yarn does not melt, drip or sustain burning. PPTA decomposes only at approximately 500–530 °C, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 29% — the behavior is inherent to the polymer, not the result of additives or coatings.
This is why para-aramid remains the reinforcement of choice in cables, protective textiles and rubber goods that must survive heat, sparks and open flame.
Demonstration photo. Formal assessment per the applicable ISO / ASTM flame and thermal test methods; batch values per TDS and CoA.
Specifications
| Property | Unit | 200D | 400D | 600D | 840D | 1000D | 1500D | 3000D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal linear density | dtex | 220 ±5% | 440 ±5% | 667 ±5% | 933 ±5% | 1100 ±5% | 1670 ±5% | 3330 ±5% |
| Filament count | F | 133 | 267 | 400 | 560 | 667 | 1000 | 2000 |
| Tenacity, spec. | cN/dtex | ≥ 19.0 | ≥ 19.0 | ≥ 19.0 | ≥ 19.0 | ≥ 19.0 | ≥ 19.0 | ≥ 19.0 |
| Tenacity, typical | cN/dtex | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 |
| Elongation at break, typical | % | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Initial modulus, spec. | GPa | 80–100 | 80–100 | 80–100 | 80–100 | 80–100 | 80–100 | 80–100 |
| Initial modulus, typical | GPa | 85 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Calculated breaking force¹ | N | 41.8 | 83.6 | 126.7 | 177.3 | 209.0 | 317.3 | 632.7 |
| Oil pick-up | % | 0.8–1.8 | 0.8–1.8 | 0.8–1.8 | 0.8–1.8 | 0.8–1.8 | 0.8–1.8 | 0.8–1.8 |
¹ Calculated from nominal linear density and specification tenacity, for cable design reference only — not a measured batch result. Test methods: ASTM D1907 (linear density), ASTM D7269 (tensile, twist multiplier 1.1, gauge length 250 mm, 200 mm/min), ASTM D2257 (oil pick-up). Conditioning: 21 ± 1 °C and 65 ± 2% RH per ASTM D1776. Typical oil pick-up: 1.0%. Other deniers on request.
Product overview
Video overview of the PF100 grade: positioning, key specification ranges and typical applications. Contact us for the full TDS and batch data.
Packaging information
| Level | Configuration | N.W. | G.W. | Size (cm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbin ≤ 400D | Small-denier continuous filament package | 2 kg | 2.37 kg | 15.6 × 19.2 × 21.5 | — |
| Carton ≤ 400D | 9 bobbins per carton | 18 kg | 24 kg | 55 × 55 × 24 | — |
| Bobbin > 400D | Large-denier continuous filament package | 5 kg | 5.37 kg | 21 × 19.5 × 21.5 | — |
| Carton > 400D | 6 bobbins per carton | 30 kg | 35 kg | 75 × 52 × 25 | — |
| Pallet A | Cartons stacked and secured on pallet (> 400D) | 480 kg | 540 kg | 128 × 128 × 112 | Impact-resistant PE / PP pallet |
| Pallet B | Integrated export pallet (> 400D) | 335 kg | 370 kg | 126 × 107 × 110 | Impact-resistant PE / PP pallet |
| Container 20GP | 16 pallets (Pallet B) | Approx. 5.36 t N.W. | Final loading per order packing list | ||
| Container 40GP | 36 pallets (Pallet B) | Approx. 12.06 t N.W. | Final loading per order packing list | ||
Final weights and batch identification are stated on the product label and the order-specific packing list. Assembled, twisted and tangled materials are available on request.
Supply documentation
- Product Data Sheet (TDS) with specification and typical values
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) where applicable, with batch traceability
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Packing list and batch identification
- RoHS / REACH declarations where applicable