Protective Insulation Applications

Aircraft Brake / Friction Applications

Flame Resistant Apparel

Home Furnishings
 Product Forms

Filament Tow
s For stretch breaking and
processing into yarns Staple
s For cutting into staple s For use in nonwovens
s For yarns on conventional spinning equipment
s Excellent dispersibility in wet-laid nonwovens

Fabric
s Excellent thermal and fire resistance alone
or in blends with other fibers Yarns
s Processable into fabrics on
s Constructions engineered for
looms and knitting machines
specific applications

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An Oxidized PAN fiber

PYRON® is a registered trade name for oxidized
polyacrylonitrile fibers (OPF) produced by Zoltek.
Zoltek has produced PYRON® OPF for over 20
years and is the largest producer in the world.

PYRON ® Manufacturing Process

PYRON® starts as polyacrylonitrile (PAN) that is processed through
a proprietary high temperature oven to stabilize its molecular
structure. When completed, a finish and crimp is applied and the
fiber is pleated into a box as tow or further processed into staple
fiber. Zoltek’s Quality System is ISO9001:2008 and AS9100
certified to providing consistent quality.
PYRON ® does not melt or drip…it chars!

…Good Textile Processability

PYRON ® Electrical Resistivity

8 x 108 (ohms cm)

PYRON® fibers are electrically nonconductive and function as

an effective electrical insulator even after exposure to heat and
open flames.
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Aircraft Brakes
Zoltek’s PYRON® fibers are used as the primary reinforcement
material for the majority of aircraft brake friction materials. They are
processed via a conventional textile process and converted into
carbon-carbon composites by the various brake manufacturers.
PYRON® fibers are used for their ability to tolerate high temperatures,
which can exceed 2000° F during landings. Zoltek’s AS9100:2008
Certified Quality System provides the consistent quality required in
this safety critical application. Chances are that you have already
experienced the performance of our fibers first hand during your last
airplane landing.

Protective Apparel
PYRON® is an inherently fire resistant fiber specially suited to
improve the performance of flame and heat resistant protective
apparel. PYRON® has excellent heat insulation properties derived
from it’s heat stabilized polyacrylonitrile chemistry and resultant low
thermal conductivity. PYRON® liners used in protective apparel have
exceptional heat blocking characteristics which can help reduce an
individual’s overall heat stress and provide enhanced protection in
flashover situations. PYRON® fibers are also durable for reliable
service performance as a stand alone fiber or in blends.

Protective Insulation
PYRON® fiber is uniquely designed to deliver improved heat-blocking,
fire-barrier, and acoustical insulation performance in aircraft seat and
automotive engine compartment applications. As engine
compartments become smaller and more crowded, nonwovens
incorporating PYRON® fibers have demonstrated the ability to meet
the ever increasing need for improved thermal insulation without
adding undo weight. PYRON® nonwoven fabrics or fabric blends are
being used to protect the polyurethane foam used in aircraft seats.
Delaying the ignition and burning of the foam can slow the spread of
post-crash fires and the release of toxic gases.

Home Furnishings
Fire blocking fabrics comprised of PYRON® fibers are used in
furniture to protect in the home. A PYRON® nonwoven fabric or fabric
blend can prevent or help delay the ignition and burning of
polyurethane foam used in furniture thus allowing additional time for
potential victims to escape. Zoltek’s PYRON® fibers, due to their
unique heat stabilized polyacrylonitrile chemistry and process are a
superior fire barrier and effective heat insulation.
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PYRON is inherently flame resistant

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. . . an effective heat-blocking & fire barrier material

PYRON ® Aramid FR Polyester

PYRON ® retains its PYRON ® does not burn*,

appearance, hand and melt or drip, it chars
textile characteristics and self-extinguishes.
after open flame
exposure.

1250° C flame exposure

for 30 seconds

Takes the Heat!™

*(in standard ambient air conditions)
Sales Offices Manufacturing Locations As the world’s largest producer
Zoltek Corporation United States of oxidized and stabilized
3101 McKelvey Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63044 11 Research Park PAN fibers, Zoltek is dedicated
T: 314-291-5110 St. Charles, Missouri 63304
F: 314-291-8536 to providing our customers with
www.zoltek.com 1221 Fulwiler Road
sales@zoltek.com Abilene, Texas 79603 the highest level of quality and
Zoltek Prepreg service required for safety
Europe 3653 South 500 West
H-2537 Nyergesujfalu
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
critical applications.
Hungary
T: 36-33-536-021
europe-sales@zoltek.com Entec Composite Machines
2975 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
China
535 Shen Xu Rd.
Ya Ger International Conference Hungary
Center, 1611 H-2537 Nyergesujfalu
Suzhou, China Hungary
T: 15-19-5675602
china-sales@zoltek.com
Mexico
Km. 3 Carretera a El Salto
South Korea
Room 905, 101 dong 45680 El Salto, Jalisco
Yesung Uptopia
186-7 Guro-gu PYRON ® is a registered trademark
Seoul, Korea 152-848 of Zoltek Corporation
T: 82-2-785-0435
korea-sales@zoltek.com
ISO 9001 :2008
A S9100-B
India
G – 12 Ground Floor
Metro House, Mangaldas Road H˚ U809000636

Pune, India 411001

T: 91-20-4007-7324
india-sales@zoltek.com