Fibres
PBO fibre
Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole), normally orange-gold to reddish brown, is an exceptionally strong and stiff heat-resistant polymer fibre used where tensile performance and flame resistance dominate.
In simple terms
Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole), normally orange-gold to reddish brown, is an exceptionally strong and stiff heat-resistant polymer fibre used where tensile performance and flame resistance dominate.
Extreme tensile members, ballistic/impact systems, heat-resistant textiles and specialist lightweight reinforcement.
Light, ultraviolet exposure, heat combined with humidity and aggressive chemical environments can reduce retained strength. It must be stored away from light and normally encapsulated in service.
Motorsport and Formula 1 wheel tethers and anti-intrusion systems, ropes, optical-cable strength members, protective equipment and specialist composites.
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