


Pyromex is ideal for critical aerospace applications resulting from its chemical purity and aerospace-grade production standards and is widely used in welding blankets, fleece insulation and carbon/carbon brake applications. Pyromex is an oxidized polyacrylinitrile (PAN) fiber with non-flammable and non-melting characteristics. They are available in a variety of sizes for thermosets and thermoplastic resins or for water-based processes. The fibers come in two forms - Tenax chopped fibers or Tenax milled fibers. Their easy-to-handle bundle sizes and modifications enable use in high-temperature thermoplastics.

Tenax short fibers enhance properties in thermoset and thermoplastic applications. Teijin says its tailored thermoplastic sizing is compatible with several thermoplastic matrix systems (e.g., PEEK, PEI, PPS). A wide variety of available sizings make it fully compatible with thermoset matrix systems. In addition, fiber sizing is applied to protect the fiber and to improve handling and wetout. Ideally suited for all common processes (e.g., prepregging, filament winding, pultrusion and weaving, braiding), Tenax filament yarn is surface treated to improve fiber-to-resin interfacial bond strength. Tenax high-strength continuous filament fibers include a range of standard, intermediate and high modulus products and are available in tow sizes from 1K to 48K. The company presents its Tenax carbon fibers and composites as solutions for aerospace, automotive, industry, energy, infrastructure, electronics and sporting goods. Teijin Carbon America (Rockwood, Tenn., U.S.) is a well-known manufacturer of carbon fiber products.
