Teijin Aramid - High-Performance Aramid Yarns

Teijin Aramid is a leading manufacturer of the high-performance aramids Twaron®, Technora® and Teijinconex®, which are available as yarn, fibre and pulp, and the aramid-based rubber ingredient Sulfron®.

High-tenacity, high-modulus aramid yarns

Twaron and Technora offer excellent mechanical properties, like high tenacity, high modulus, resistance to high temperatures and good fatigue resistance. These properties are achieved at relatively low weight. Furthermore, they are very resistant to all sorts of chemical influences.

Aramid yarns for semi-static, static and dynamic mining applications

Choosing between Twaron and Technora depends on the nature of the application. Twaron is particularly well-suited to semi-static and static applications (for example, when there is a continuous load on a cable) or when a very high modulus is required. Technora, with its high fatigue resistance, is the best choice for dynamic applications, and is ideal for applications requiring superior heat and chemical resistance.

Tailor-made aramid yarns

Twaron and Technora come in a wide range of grades and linear densities, but the choice does not end there. Teijin Aramid has a long history of co-operating with partners in the oil and gas industry, together developing and enhancing its products – including tailor-made finishes – for use in deepwater and other demanding environments.

Steel and aramid hybrid cables

Teijin Aramid recognised that many companies could benefit from the unique advantages of aramid, but their hoisting systems worked only with all-steel cables. So, it helped develop a hybrid cable with a steel exterior and a Twaron core. The resultant 25% reduction in weight (without any loss of strength) allows winch and crane payloads to be increased, while the steel exterior means the cable remains compatible with the existing system. What’s more, the hybrid cable lasts 50% longer than all-steel cables.

Reinforced thermoplastic pipes

Twaron reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTP) are characterized by their corrosion resistance, high-pressure rating, low weight and high flexibility. Combined with availability in long lengths, reliable coupling, superior UV resistance and high durability, Twaron RTPs offer a state-of-the-art pipeline solution in applications for transport of oil, gas and water.

Proven aramid fibre technology

Aramid fibre is well known for its use in bullet-resistant vests and helmets, heat and cut protection apparel, escape lines, tires, rubber belts, hoses and sports goods. Its unique combination of properties offers a number of clear advantages over other reinforcement materials. For this reason, it has long been used in oil and gas applications.

About Teijin Aramid and Teijin Group

Teijin Aramid is part of the Teijin Group. Teijin is a global technology-driven group operating in five main fields: synthetic fibres; films and plastics; pharmaceuticals and home health care; trading and retail; and IT and new products. Teijin Limited, the holding company for the Teijin Group, is listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges. The group had consolidated sales of $9.4 billion (JPY 943.4 billion, USD 1=JPY 100) in the 2008 fiscal year and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, with approximately 160 companies around the world.