https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-kevlar-para-aramid.pdf
Abrasion
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Flame
Chemical
(Acid)
Chemical
(Alkali)
Chemical
(Organic Solvent)
P O X P P P P
This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.
KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID DATA
KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID (HM) BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
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LOCATIONS
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Manufacturing Operations
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NOTICE: The information and data contained herein do not constitute sales specifications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Advanced Composites Utility Poles Product Overview.pdf
KEY PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
Southern Yellow Pine1
Equivalent Wood Pole
GridCore FRP Pole2
14 in x .750 in
Length
(ft)
Load
Class3
Allowable Class
Load4 (kip)
Weight
(lb)
Deflection5
(in)
Weight
(lb)
Deflection5
(in)
40
3 1.95 1360 35
1040
12
2 2.41 1580 32 14
1 2.93 1810 30 18
H1 3.51 2050 28 21
H2 4.16 2310 26 25
45
3 1.95 1630 45
1170
17
2 2.41 1880 41 21
1 2.93 2160 38 26
H1 3.51 2450 36 31
H2 4.16 2760 33 37
50
3 1.95 1910 56
1300
24
2 2.41 2210 52 30
1 2.93 2530 48 36
H1 3.51 2880 45 44
H2 4.16 3240 42 52
55
3 1.95 2210 68
1430
33
2 2.41 2550 63 40
1 2.93 2930 58 49
H1 3.51 3320 54 59
H2 4.16 3740 51 70
60
3 1.95 2520 82
1560
43
2 2.41 2910 76 53
1 2.93 3340 70 65
H1 3.51 3790 65 78
H2 4.16 4270 61 92
65
3 1.95 2840 97
1690
56
2 2.41 3290 90 69
1 2.93 3770 83 84
H1 3.51 4280 77 100
H2 4.16 4820 72 119
70
3 1.95 3180 114
1820
71
2 2.41 3690 105 87
1 2.93 4220 97 106
H1 3.51 4790 90 127
H2 4.16 5390 85 150
POLE SELECTION GUIDE
1 Wood properties data are per ANSI O5.1-2022 Table 1.
GridCore
FRP Pole
Southern Yellow Pine
Equivalent Wood Pole
Nominal Fiber Stress, F (psi) 45,000 8,000
NESC constructiona Grade B
Strength factor, ɸa 1.0 0.65
Modulus of Elasticity, Eb (106 psi) 5.00 2.13
Estimated Density (lb/ft3) 120 65
DESIGN PARAMETERS
a Per NESC Table 261-1
b Wood data are per ANSI O5.1-2022 Table 1.
FRP data are from tests--nominal fiber stress is at 5% LEL;
modulus of elasticity is at mean.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-rec-recycled-content-thermoplastic-elastomers
Can be overmolded to PP, PC, ABS and PC/ABS, injection moldable
These 30% post-industrial recycled grades are suitable for PC, ABS and PC/ABS OM.
These grades are formulated with 20-60% PIR content and are suitable for PC, ABS and PC/ABS OM.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Wire _ Cable Tri-fold Selection Guide_0.pdf
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
WIRE & CABLE
SOLUTIONS
Specialty Engineered
Materials
High performance insulation, jacketing,
and cross-web formulations for the
wire and cable industry
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable
Polyethylene Formulations
• Ambient curing
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep,
& abrasion
• Low temperature properties
• Low capital investment
• DBDPE-free grades available
• UL/CSA bulletins
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations
• FEP alternative
• Fire performance
• UL 444 & plenum yellow
card compliance
• Low dielectric
• High extrusion speeds
• Thin wall extrudability
Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame
Retardant Formulations
• Low dielectric
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
• Ease of chemical foaming
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume
Non-Halogen Formulations
• Improved fire safety
• Low smoke, fume, non-halogen
(LSFOH) formulations
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions
• Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity,
& corrosiveness
• Excellent mechanical & electrical
properties
• Easily processed
• Operating temperature of 90°C
• Moisture cure technology
Synprene™ Flame Retardant
Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Low temperature
brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Easily colored
FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing
Formulations
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Sunlight resistance
ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618
Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703
Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2
Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61
Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44
Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44
INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS
Low Voltage Power Cables
• Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion
• Low capital investment
INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Category Cables
• FEP alternative
• Low dielectric constant
• High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability
• Flexibility
Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444
Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444
Optical Fiber Cables
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific
flame requirements
Coaxial Cables
• Flexibility
• Low dielectric constant
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific
flame requirements
JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
• Easily colored
FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES
FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial,
FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial,
FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial,
ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen,
flame retardant Building & construction, industrial
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen,
flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts
ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen,
flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire
Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
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