Lacing Tapes and Yarns

 

Nomex® Braiding Yarn

• Continuous filament Nomex® yarn twisted to form a round bundle
• Available un-bonded or bonded with a non-corrosive liquid nylon finish
• Standard colors are natural (off white) and camouflage green.  Other colors are available bonded, dyed form or with un-bonded yarn in minimum dye lots.
• Operating temperature range is -67° F to 500° F (-55° C to 260° C)
• Packaged on cardboard tubes or plastic ratchet bobbins for use on New England Butt #2 braiding machines. Other packaging options available.
• MIL Spec - MIL-C-572 Type PAA

 

Yarn Size	Nominal Diameter (Inches)	Breaking Strength (Pounds)	Parallel Ends Per Bobbin	Feet / bobbin (Single end)
220 Denier	0.006	2.5	1-8	15,000
1200 Denier	0.012	13.0	1-4	3,000

Polyester Braiding Yarn

• High tenacity continuous filament polyester yarn twisted to form a round bundle
• Available un-bonded or bonded with a non-corrosive liquid nylon finish
• Standard colors are natural (white) and black.  Other colors are available in minimum dye lots.
• Operating temperature range is -94° F to 347° F (-70° C to 175° C)
• Packaged on cardboard tubes or plastic ratchet bobbins for use on New England Butt #2 braiding machines.  Other packaging options available.
• Mil Spec - MIL-C-572 Type PSTR

Yarn Size	Nominal Diameter (Inches)	Breaking Strength (Pounds)	Parallel Ends Per Bobbin	Feet / bobbin (Single end)
220 Denier	0.006	2.5	1-8	15,000
1200 Denier	0.012	13.0	1-4	3,000

Kevlar® Braiding Yarn

• Continuous filament Kevlar yarn twisted to form a round bundle
• Available with a bonded wax or a non-corrosive liquid nylon finish
• Standard color is orange
• Operating temperature range is -67° F to 500° F (-55° C to 260° C)
• Packaged on cardboard tubes or plastic ratchet bobbins for use on New England Butt #2 braiding machines.  Other packaging options available.
• Mil Spec - A-A-55220

 

Yarn Size	Nominal Diameter (Inches)	Breaking Strength (Pounds)	Parallel Ends Per Bobbin	Feet / bobbin (Single end)
1500 Denier	0.017	70	1-5	2,160