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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.