Generic Fiber Type |
Nylon |
Polyester |
Polypro- Pylene |
HDPE Olefin |
Aramid |
K-Spec |
Bulk Strength¹ |
1.0 |
.9 - 1.1 |
.55 |
2.8 |
2.7 |
2.75 |
Weight |
1.0 |
1.21 |
.80 |
.85 |
1.26 |
1.01 |
Working² Elastic Elongation |
1.0 |
.60 |
.80 |
.10 |
.10 |
.10 |
Co-efficient³
of Friction |
.10 - .12 |
.12 - .15 |
.15 - .22 |
.08 |
.10 - .12 |
.10 |
Melting Point |
460°F |
480°F |
330°F |
297°F |
Chars at 800°F |
Chars at 297°F |
Critical Temperature |
180°F |
180°F |
180°F |
150°F |
300°F |
180°F |
Specific Gravity |
1.14 |
1.38 |
.91 |
.97 |
1.44 |
1.2 |
Cold-Flow
(Creep) |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Negligible
to High |
Negligible
to High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
