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Aramid/Fiberglass Blend Fabric
A blend of aramid and fiberglass, this fabric resists mildew and abrasion. It is self-extinguishing and won't melt, so it's often used for insulation applications.
| Wd. | Thick. | Density, oz./sq. yd. | Max. Temperature, °F | Color | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
| 1/2" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3" | 1/16" | 19 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3" | 1/8" | 40 | 600° | Yellow | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 40" | 0.030" | 8 | 600° | Yellow | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 40" | 0.057" | 17 | 600° | Yellow | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 40" | 0.110" | 30 | 600° | Yellow | 000000 | 00000 |
Plastic Mesh
Made from nylon, this mesh is wear resistant. It has openings that meet an exact size tolerance, providing accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications.
Mesh Size | Opening Size | Open Area | Wire Dia. | Max. Temp., °F | Color | Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Nylon Plastic | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 8 | 0.0944" | 55% | 0.0335" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 9 × 9 | 0.0787" | 53% | 0.0295" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 11 × 11 | 0.0669" | 50% | 0.0274" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 13 × 13 | 0.0551" | 49% | 0.024" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 17 × 17 | 0.0393" | 44% | 0.0203" | 235° | White | 43" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 20 × 20 | 0.0334" | 46% | 0.0159" | 235° | White | 42" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 25 × 25 | 0.0295" | 52% | 0.0114" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 30 × 30 | 0.0236" | 51% | 0.0096" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 31 × 31 | 0.0196" | 38% | 0.0124" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 36 × 36 | 0.0169" | 38% | 0.0107" | 235° | White | 59" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 50 × 50 | 0.0118" | 34% | 0.0085" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 58 × 58 | 0.0098" | 34% | 0.0071" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 61 × 61 | 0.0118" | 51% | 0.0048" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 104 × 104 | 0.0059" | 38% | 0.0037" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 127 × 127 | 0.0049" | 39% | 0.003" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 145 × 145 | 0.0039" | 32% | 0.003" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 168 × 168 | 0.0039" | 47% | 0.0018" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 193 × 193 | 0.0031" | 37% | 0.002" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 198 × 198 | 0.0035" | 49% | 0.0015" | 235° | White | 45" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 307 × 307 | 0.002" | 37% | 0.0013" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 335 × 335 | 0.0015" | 24% | 0.0015" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 371 × 371 | 0.0014" | 28% | 0.0013" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 376 × 376 | 0.0011" | 17% | 0.0016" | 235° | White | 40" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Composite Fabrics
Use these resin-free fabrics to reinforce or repair existing composites as well as create new composites. Mold custom-shaped composite parts by layering your choice of fabric with an epoxy. The epoxy (sold separately) is a two-part resin that begins to harden in 15 hours and reaches full strength in 4 days. Finished composite pieces withstand temperatures up to 250° or 350° F.
Fabrics with a plain, twill, or triaxial weave have fibers that are woven in alternating directions for uniform strength and rigidity in all directions. Easier to machine than fabrics with a unidirectional weave, their woven pattern holds the fibers together to limit splintering. Twill-weave fabrics are stronger than plain-weave fabrics. They’re also more flexible, making them easier to manipulate into complex shapes. They will not, however, retain their shape as well as plain-weave fabrics.
Kevlar fabrics are a super-tough material that offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance.