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Eosten

 
EOS 3 is the sole authorised distributor in Europe for ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibre UHMWPE “EOSTEN”. This fibre is manufactured by an important Chinese company through an original production process duly patented as follows

PCT / IB2003/006414

The principal applications of this fibre are: sheets for bullet proof jackets and for ballistic shields, yarns for protective gloves and fabrics, maritime nails, fish nets, etc..

The original products coming from People’s Republic of China have been used until know also for the most advanced aerospace applications. They are produced by a new high technology factory and they are classified as follows.

Properties of UHMWPE “ EOSTEN “ fibre

 EOSTEN DF DN/dtex
(Tenacity)
DN/dtex
(Module)
%
(Elongation)
Gr/cm3
(Density)
N/mn2
(tensive strength)
Similar to
FT103 200/60 > 30 1400 < 3 0.97 2800 SK65
FT103 400/120 > 28 1300 < 3 0.97 2800 SK65
FT103 800/240 > 28 1300 < 3 0.97 2800 SK65
FT093 1600/480 > 25 1300 < 3 0.97 2700 SK65
FT093 2400/720 > 25 1300 < 3 0.97 2700 SK65


D (decitex), F (number of filaments).

“EOSTEN” fibre is supplied in cartoon spools (external diam. mm 60 or 105, height mm 280) of maximum weigth about kg 3. The eventual junctions are produced with Mesdan machines. The annual production capacity of the factory is about 400 tons.

The fibre is supplied together with mechanical properties certificates and EOS 3 assures the quality and is responsible for it, especially for the stability of tenacity.