SCOPE:

Form:

This specification covers one type of organic (para-aramid) fiber in the form of yarn. The product shall be formed as a multiplicity of filaments drawn together and gathered into an approximately parallel arrangement.

Classification:

Organic fiber 1500 denier (1670 dtex) yarn with 22.8 gpd (201.2 cN/tex) nominal tensile strength and 585 gpd (5165 cN/tex) nominal tensile modulus for use in cables and cordage requiring high tensile strength and moderate modulus of elasticity in tension.