Nomex

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Nomex

• By
• Michael Liles

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What is Nomex

• Nomex fiber is a member of the aramid family of
  fibers, and is similar in appearance to nylon
• Used in applications requiring good textile
  properties, good dimensional stability and
  excellent heat resistance.
• Nomex is a synthetic aromatic polyamide polymer
  that offers high levels of electrical, chemical
  and mechanical integrity.

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Uses

• Electrical Insulation
• extend the life of electrical equipment.
• transformers, motors, generators and other
  electrical equipment.
• Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries
• construction of boats provide buoyancy that
  enhances speed.
• aircraft parts- tail-fins, engine nacelles and
  helicopter blades.
• Asphalt facilities Hot gas filter bags
• Lower power cost,
• Protective clothing
• firefighters, industrial workers, racecar
  drivers, military flight suits
• high temperature hoses
• Heat shields

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Reasons to choose Nomex

• Multi-Climate Protection System (Rain, Snow,
  Fire)
• Flame resistant up to 200?, thermal protection,
  comfortable and durable, chemical resistance
• Fabrics are practical and colorful
• High mechanical strength (unrivalled
  strength-to-weight ratio) and light weight
  honeycomb sandwich composite structures which are
  cost effective.
• The flammability characteristics of fabrics woven
  of Nomex fibers do not change with laundering.
• Exhibit a higher resistance to beta and gamma
  radiation, to X-rays, and to water or steam at
  high temperatures

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References

• www.dupont.com/nomex/index.html
• Dupont. Technical Guide for NOMEX Brand
• http//www2.dupont.com/Nomex/en_US/uses_apps/index
  .html
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomex