Arselon - producer of polyoxadiazole yarns and fibers for high heat applications

WHAT IS ARSELON?

Arselon production facility, spinning machine and the taking up of filament yarn from spinning bath

ABOUT

Open Joint Stock Company "Svetlogorsk Khimvolokno" is a company with a 50-year history and rich tradition, which is one of Europe's largest producers of artificial and synthetic yarns.

They make exclusive fibers: polyoxadiazole fiber branded "Arselon” and carbon fiber under the brands "Ural", "Busofit" and "Carbopon”. In addition, they offer polyester textile and viscose technical yarns, nonwovens and polypropylene packaging, sports and protective apparel and much more.

The quality management system of our production is certified in accordance with ISO 9001-2001 and the standard of environmental management activities of the enterprise STB ISO 14001:2005. In addition, RUE SPA “Khimvolokno” has received international ecological certificate for compliance with Oeko-Tex Standard 100. This certificate applies to textiles, fibers and yarns used in the manufacture of textiles, and confirm the environmental safety of products.

The company is a part of the state corporation “Belneftekhim”, has extensive business and trade relations in the CIS and foreign countries. The geography of exports includes more than 40 countries over the world.

Thanks to the constantly introduction of modern technologies, modernization of production facilities, as well as cooperation with the leading textile institutes and scientific divisions of transnational corporations, we are expanding the range and improve product quality. Together with our clients we are looking for new solutions and we strive to meet the growing demands of the market.

FEATURES of POD:

Formula:

Heat resistance

Arselon and products made of it can be used long-term (up to 3 years) at high temperature up to 250 C, with notable withstanding of short-term heat shock up to 400 C. Thermal destruction begins at 500 C. Arselon fiber doesn’t melt.

Arselon withstands the exposure of open fire, in inert media the material become carbonized.

Oxygen index LOI for virgin fiber is 30% minimum. Arselon based fabrics can not be burned with overheated (600-700 C) sparkles.

The fiber is applicable at cryogenic conditions as well.

High breaking strength and other properties.

Average load at brake of the filament is 45cN/tex at 20 C and 27 cN/tex at 200 C.

Break elongation is 10-15%. Load at elongation (LASE) 5% is in the range 31-41 N.

The filament is very stable to withstand cyclic and static load.

Arselon has high adhesion to rubber.

Chemical resistance

Arselon fiber has high resistance to organic solvents and acids. It is stable to thinned inorganic acids and alkalis.

Natural humidity

Humidity level of Arselon compares to viscose and cotton level (10-11%).

Low shrinkage

Linear shrinkage at high temperatures (up to 400 C) is 0,5% max., that is significantly better versus other types of heat resistant fibers with high level of shrinkage.

Unique frictional properties

Arselon has very low friction coefficient to the metal surface (below 0.2). This property is a key to successful using of Arselon in composite industry. The material is wear-resistant and not abrasive.

High electrical resistance: above 10¹⁴ Ohm · mm² / m

A simple dying process of spun yarn and fabric (various colors)

HEAT RESISTANT FILAMENT YARN ARSELON

This is the only fiber in the world based on poly-oxadiazole (POD) polymer, which is produced in industrial volumes. Initial raw materials are terephthalic acid (PTA), hydrazine-sulphate and oleum, which are chemical commodities. High thermal resistance allows 3 years fiber application at temperature 250 °C. The fiber withstands short-term heat shock at 400 °C with no shrinkage or melting.

The colors available are yellow and orange one with UV-protective additive. Dope dyeing is possible.

APPLICATION

Arselon yarn withstands temperature up to 400 °C with no dimension changes and/or thermal destruction. At 430 °C initial thermal destructive process is starting, and intensive destruction starts only at 450-470 °C. In non-oxidative atmosphere Arselon filament will be carbonized at high temperature.

Low metal friction coefficient (below 0.2) allows using of the fiber as well as fabric and pulp for composites, especially for heavy-loaded sliding bearings. Arselon has highly electrical insulating properties.

Arselon is highly resistive to organic acids and solvents, oils, mineral oil, has middle level of resistance to diluted inorganic acids and alkalis.

STAPLE FIBER ARSELON

As the production process was designed alternatively to meta-aramid fibers, thus by its properties Arselon is very similar to various meta-aramid fibers.

The staple fiber Arselon is a basis for spun yarns and felts (non wovens) which further can be processed into many kinds of materials for thermal application.

FEATURES OF ARSELON®

Oxygen index (LOI) is 30%;
No melting;
Temperature of use 250° C;
Heat shock temperature 400° C;
Flexible at high low temperatures;
Low thermal expansion coefficient;
Friction coefficient (metal surface) 0.2;
Good adhesion to rubber;
Moisture level 10-12% (similar to cotton);
High electrical insulation properties.

APPLICATION OF ARSELON®

Heat resistant spun yarns and fabrics (protective apparel, gloves, home and office textile);
Woven and non-woven filtering materials, bag filters (metallurgy, cement, asphalt);
Composites (sealing, sliding bearings, packing).

PROPERTIES

Linear dtex of fiber	1.7 or 3.3
Specific gravity, g/ cc	1,43
Cut length, mm (another length upon request), mm	36, 51, 66
Linear tex deviation, %	± 8
Tenacity, GPa	400 min
Breaking load, cN per tex	30 min
Elongation, %	20 min
Nominal moisture, %, max	12
Actual moisture, %, max	14
Oil content, %	0,5-1,5
Crimps per 1cm, min	3
Shipment: bales average wt. 250kg
Color: yellow, orange (UV-resistant). Good dyeing ability of fabrics: black, blue colors are available.

NOTE: INDICATED PROPERTIES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS SPECIFICATIONS.

Arselon staple fibers

Arselon spun yarn

Arselon needle felt and bales of Arselon staple fiber

SHORT CUT / MILLED FIBER ARSELON

ARAMID REPLACEMENT

FEATURES

High adhesion to the matrix polymer;
Excellent friction properties;
Excellent electrical insulating properties;
Low level of inflammability: no flame spreading;
Oxygen Index LOI 30;
High chemical resistance;
Very low coefficient of fiber thermal expansion

APPLICATION

Arselon milled fiber is an excellent reinforcement for rubber (tires, hoses etc.) and friction pads, as well as abrasion-resistant OEM components (bearings, bushings etc.)

Arselon short cut and milled fibers for composites, sealings, bearings, paper and honey comb structures

BASIC PROPERTIES

Appearance	Short cut fibers
Initial modulus at 1% elongation, GPa	12,5 - 30,0
Fiber length, microns	200-2000 (another length on request)
Color	Yellow / Orange
Application temperature, °C	up to + 400
Weight loss after annealing at 400 °C / 30 min.	5.0 % max
Specific surface area, sq.m/g	8-12
Specific gravity, g/cc	1.43
Moisture, %	8.0
Shipment: PP bales. 40’ container is app. 5.8mt

NOTE: indicated properties are for reference only and not to be considered as specifications.

sort cut Arselon fibers for high temperature applications such as composites

ARSELON SEWING THREAD HEAT RESISTANT

SEWING APPLICATION

High temperature filter bags
Protective cloth
Heat resistant textile fabrics.

PROPERTIES

Linear density, dtex	1200
Yarn structure	294 x 2 (S180) x 2 (Z180)
Load at break, cN per tex	35 – 45
Elongation at break, %	10-15
Long term using temperature, ºC	250
Strength retention after heating at 350 ºC during 25 hours	35 % min
Oil content, %	0,5 – 2,5

ARSELON polyoxadiazole sewing thread

ARSELON^® HEAT RESISTANT SEWING THREAD

Arselon yarn withstands temperature up to 400 °C with no dimension changes and/or thermal destruction. At 430 °C initial thermal destructive process is starting, and intensive destruction starts only at 450 - 470 °C. In non-oxidative atmosphere Arselon filament will be carbonized at high temperature.

Arselon is highly resistive to organic acids and solvents, oils, mineral oil, has middle level of resistance to diluted inorganic acids and alkalis.

ARSELON SEWING THREAD. WINDING:

CONE: Upper bottom diameter 40 60 mm. Height 180 mm.
Winding diameter up to12 cm. Yarn weight on bobbin up to 1,2 kg.

YARN TUBE: Outer inner diameter 104 94 mm.
Bobbin length 290 mm Yarn weight on bobbin 0,5 – 2,0 kg.