Kevlar®, manufactured by DuPont, is a very well-known and frequently used para-aramid fiber, used in firefighting, fall protection, and industrial OEM applications. Kevlar® is flame- and heat-resistant (decomposing at 900°F) and is commonly used in conjunction with Nomex® to create a unique look or feel.
In addition to heat-resistance, Kevlar® has several other notable properties:
- High strength to weight ratio
- Low elongation to break
- Good chemical resistance (Kevlar® will degrade in Formic, Hydrochloric, and Sodium Hydroxide acid)
- High cut resistance
- UV resistance good (black)
- UV resistance poor (natural)
Products
Kevlar® Engineered Webbing
Sturges Part No. 34515
Description: 1″ Black Kevlar® Webbing; MBS 5,500 lbs, UL Model #33509; Product compliant with Berry Amendment; Various widths available in Natural or Black.
Sturges Part No. X-6967
Description: 8mm Black PBI®/Kevlar® Tape
Sturges Part No. X-6503
Description: 1-1/4″ Natural Kevlar® Webbing; Product Compliant with Berry Amendment; Various Widths available in Natural or Black.
Sturges Part No. X-6462
Description: 10.5mm Tubular Natural Kevlar® Webbing; Product compliant with Berry Amendment; Various widths available in Natural or Black.
Sturges Part No. 34545
Description: 1″ Natural Kevlar® Webbing; MBS 4000 lbs, UL Model #33509; Product compliant with Berry Amendment; Various widths available in Natural or Black.
Sturges Part No. 36513
Description: 1.44″ Black Kevlar® Webbing; MBS 9,000 lbs, UL Model #X-5859; Product compliant with Berry Amendment; Various widths available in Natural or Black.