Flame-Out™ SP

• Fiber Type: Para-aramid

  Finishes: Soft

  Thread Construction: Staple Spun

  Application: Mattress, Protection Apparel

• Full Description: Flame-Out™ SP Short-term HEAT RESISTANCE When Seconds Can Make the Difference A&E’s Flame-Out™ SP spun para-aramid sewing thread is engineered to provide short-term heat resistance and is performance lubricated to optimize sewing efficiency. Primarily utilized in mattress tape-edging and protective garments, this flame-resistant thread was created as a compliment to the FR barrier system. Non-melting, Flame-Out™ SP displays excellent seam integrity and cut protection, while maintaining superior strength over meta-aramids and other FR products. Flame-Out™ SP is recommended for end use protective and mattress products seeking UL certification. For a comprehensive list of approved industry standards, see our technical product information. PRODUCT INFORMATION - ENGLISH  |  SPANISH

• Advantages:

  • Excellent resistance to short term heat exposure. Will not melt
  • Helps complete barrier systems to meet Federal Standard 16 CRF Part 1633
  • UL Listed (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)
  • Superior strength to Meta-Aramid and other FR products
  • Good resistance to most organic solvents.
  • Age has limited effect on physcial properties.
  • Available in measured length units to guarentee purchased length matches expected yield.
  • Manufactured from 100% DuPont® Kevlar®
  • Available in natural (yellow)

• Comments:

  • Fiber Resistance to Acid- Fair
  • Fiber Resistance to Alkali- Good
  • Fiber Resistance to Bleach- Poor
  • Fiber Abrasion Resistance- Fair to Good
  • Fiber Resistance to Heat- 200 deg C (Highest continuous temperature before breakdown)
  • Fiber Melting Point- N/A (Does Not Melt- Decomposes at 427 deg C)
  • Flame-Out® and Flame-Out® STW are other recommeded threads for FR barrier systems.
  • For protective apparel applications, please see other A&E products, Kevlar®, Nomex®, and Extreme CSN
  • Para-Aramid prewound bobbins are available in multiple sizes
  • Kevlar® is a registered Trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and is used under license to A&E®.

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