Vectran® Webbing
Vectran®, manufactured by Kuraray, is a high-performance yarn made from liquid crystal polymer. Vectran® is known for its great strength properties, including a high strength-to-weight ratio, low creep, and high abrasion resistance. Vectran® webbing and straps also have good flex fatigue properties, meaning the fibers can be bent repeatedly without compromising the fiber.
Vectran® does poorly with UV-ray exposure, which causes strength loss. Vectran®’s minimal moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance have made it a popular choice in situations where moisture and other corrosives are common, such as in protective clothing or for use in deep-sea operations. Vectran® is also becoming more common in aerospace applications; several inflatable spacecraft used by NASA use Vectran® fibers. Vectran® melts at 662°F.
Note that these are just a small sampling of products that we offer. Don’t see a product that will meet your requirements? Please contact us. We have been making custom solutions for over 100 years and would be more than happy to help you develop a product that meets your needs.
Vectran® Webbing Products
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Sturges Part No. X-5944
4-5/8″ Vectran® Webbing; High Strength; Low Creep
Sturges Part No. X-6584
19mm Polyester over Vectran® Webbing
Sturges Part No. X-6658
1″ Vectran® Webbing
Sturges Part No. X-6797
1″ Vectran® Webbing; MBS 5,000 lbs
Kevlar® and Nomex® are registered trademarks of the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Dyneema® is a registered trademark of DSM Protective Materials.
Vectran® is a registered trademark of Kuraray America, Inc.
Ensorba® is a registered trademark of Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc