1. SCOPE:

1.1 Form:

This specification covers one type of organic (para-aramid) fiber in the form of roving. The product shall be formed as a number of ends, tows, or strands collected into a parallel bundle with little or no twist.

1.2 Classification:

Organic fiber 4500 denier (5000 dtex) roving with 21.6 gpd (190.6 cN/tex) nominal tensile strength and 565 gpd (4985 cN/tex) nominal tensile modulus for use in cables and cordage requiring high tensile strength and moderate modulus of elasticity in tension. This shall be a 3 end roving.