Advanced Kevlar fibres offered.

DuPont has introduced Kevlar advanced performance (AP) fibres to serve an ongoing need for higher performing materials in industrial applications. The Kevlar AP product line is based on a new technology platform that increases performance compared to standard Kevlar fibres and can result in cost savings and greater design flexibility for manufacturers supplying automotive, construction, oil and gas, ropes, fibre optic cables and utility customers, the company said. The first offering in the new line is Kevlar K29 AP. "Kevlar fibre is used to strengthen and reinforce a wide range of products because of its lightweight strength, dimensional stability, corrosion resistance, thermal stability and other unique properties," said Thomas G. Powell, president, DuPont Protection Technologies. "In many applications, customers will be able to use less fibre for the same or better performance. This is the type of innovation our customers want, and underscores our commitment to the high-performance materials market." Applications for Kevlar K29 AP include tires, belts and hoses for the automotive industry and ropes, composites and electro mechanical cables used in the construction, oil and gas and utility industries. DuPont estimates the global demand for high-strength materials in automotive applications such as tires, hoses and belts alone will double within the next five years, driven by the need for reduced weight, fuel economy and higher performance at elevated temperatures.

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