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FIBER-LINE™
PERFORMANCE
ENHANCING COATINGS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
FIBER-LINE™ COATING SELECTION GUIDE
COATING
Bondcoat™
Adhesion
Enhancing
Colorcoat™
Fiber Color
Packcoat™
Performance
Enhancing
Protexcoat™
UV Resistant
Swellcoat™
Blocker Water
Blocking
Swellcoat™
Water Absorbing
Wearcoat™
High Abrasion
Blockcoat™
Anti-Wicking
Repelcoat™
Water Repellant
Flamecoat™
Flame Resistant
FEATURES
• Created for
applications where
an untreated fiber
does not have the
ability to provide the
appropriate amount
of bonding
characteristics to
another material
• Provides adhesion to
another fiber or
substrate without
impacting other
performance
properties
• Improves adhesion
of the fiber to the
resin matrix it is
introduced into
• Enables industry
standard “burst”
tests or stringent
delamination
analysis
• Designed to achieve
vibrant colors for
safety, identification,
and aesthetics
• Specialized formulas
and binders adhere
the pigment to the
exterior of the
individual filaments,
while impregnating
deep into the fiber
bundle
• Available by Pantone
or RAL number
• Compatible with a
variety of composite
resins including
epoxy, polyurethane,
and polyethylene
• Stronger than
solution-dyed fibers
• Designed to add
lubricity and
temperature
resistance at the
filament level for
braided compression
packing
• Coating at the fiber
level versus the
finished braid
achieves higher %
level coating
• Fiber level coating
extends the life of
the braid and
reduces required
maintenance
• Various formulations
available
• PTFE, silicone,
graphite, and
mineral oil
• Created for high
performance fibers
that lack inherent
ultraviolet (UV)
resistance
• Coating impregnates
the individual fibers
with a specialized
resin for improved
UV protection
• Coating
enhancements
include UV inhibitors,
absorbers and
stabilizers
• Improves the
processing of the
product via reduced
filament snagging
and friction
• Low level water-
blocking finish for
any technical fiber or
textile substrate
• Provides water-
blocked strength
reinforcements for
dry cable designs
• Can absorb 5x to 15x
its weight in water
• Dust-free coating
imparts a very soft
fiber hand,
advantageous to
cable, rope, and
other textile
processes
• Patented technology
incorporates super
absorbent polymer (SAP)
suspended in a
proprietary resin matrix
• Used in the production
of ‘dry-dry’
telecommunications,
electromechanical,
seismic, umbilical and
power cables
• Can absorb up to 100x
its weight in water
• Creates a stable gel
when exposed to water
• Functionally replaces
flooding compounds,
filling gels, spun SAF
yarns, and water
blocking tapes
• Enables faster, more
economical and robust
cable manufacturing
• Increases durability and
abrasion resistance by
encapsulating filaments
in the fiber bundle
• Extends the life of the
product by reducing the
effects of friction and
yarn on yarn abrasion
• Protects the fiber
from degradation and
filamentation
• Ideal for high abrasion
and high friction
applications in a range
of fiber constructions
and environments
• Wicking refers to the
tendency of a yarn
or other fiber to draw
moisture into filaments
via capillary action
• Coatings designed to
prevent moisture from
wicking within and
between fibers and
strands
• Protects Wire or Optical
Fiber from damaging
effects of moisture,
which can cause a drop
in signal and attenuation
• Hydrophobic additives
used to promote and
enhance water
repellancy in industrial
applications
• Creates a waterproof
barrier that prevents
moisture from further
migration
• Applied at various %
levels to optimize for
water-proof ratings
• Designed to inhibit or
slow the spread of
fire/flame
• Coupled to fibers with
inherent flame and
thermal resistance to
boost performance
• Added to fibers with
weak flame resistance
to improve burn rating
SUITABLE
FIBERS
• Technora® Fiber
• UHMWPE
• Graphite Fiber
• PTFE Fiber
• Technora® Fiber
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• UHMWPE
• Vectran® LCP
• Technora® Fiber
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• UHMWPE
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
• Vectran® LCP
• PET Polyester
(All shrinks)
PRODUCTS
• Belt & Hose
Reinforcement Yarn
• Braided compression
rings and seals
• Valve stem packing
• Pump packing
• Filler Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
• Buffer Thread
• Filler Yarn
• FRP Rod
• Synthetic Wire Rope
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
PRODUCER
U H T M I L K B O T T L E S
• >99% light blocking to protect riboflavin and vitamins
• Monolayer bottle design
• Product integrity
• Premium package aesthetic
• Delivered a superior white light blocking
additive offering 99.99% light blocking for
dairy products
• Provided effective visible light blocking for
extended shelf life of UHT milk in a
monolayer bottle
• Achieved bright white, premium bottle
aesthetics for enhanced shelf appeal
ColorMatrix Lactra LX Light Blocking
Additive for PET
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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YELLOW RPET V6
MIXE2042 EF MIXOPAKE YELLOW (R/S)
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RHC R-2.BLUE.50-1
AAZURE 100% RPET CLEAR WATER
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BLACK FROST PET 2
NH458M-R SILVER 825A
PINK ROMANCE PET
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Did you know that with the right formulation, you can achieve
properties that are as good or better than that of PA 6,6 using materials such as PA 6, PK, PBT/PET, PP,
polymer blends and even post-industrial recycled blends?
HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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Adding the concentrate
into PET resin delivers light diffusion in several
applications.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Cost effective replacement for spray-on or
painted frost effects
• Easy dosing without secondary operations,
which enhances maximum production
efficiencies and provides sustainability
• Better slip-resistant performance than
normal PET bottle
• Can be used in all ISBM molding machines
TYPICAL USES
SmartBatch Frost Collection can be used with
all PET and adds premium value to customers.
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FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion Resistance*
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Ahdesion Promotion*
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Color Identification*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker:
Block Water Migration*
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Strength members in cables
• Steel replacement
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE
ADDING POLYMER JACKETS
• LDPE, MDPE, HDPE**
• PP**
• ETFE**
• Polyurethane**
• PVC**
• PFA**
• PVDF**
• EPC**
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
POPULAR COATED STRENGTH MEMBERS
LOCATIONS
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
FIBER-LINE® LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
fiber@fiber-line.com
Manufacturing Operations
FIBER-LINE® LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
fiber@fiber-line.com
EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations
FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
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NEW HE GREEN 25% RPET
NEW HE GREEN 100% RPET
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RPET FROST L1
RPET FROST L2