Presented By:

Himank Joshi(51)
ECE Branch
Kevlar is a material formed by combining para-
phenylenediamine and terephthaloyl chloride.
Aromatic polyamide (aramid) threads are the result.
They are further refined, by dissolving the threads
and spinning them into regular fibres.
When woven, Kevlar forms a strong and flexible
material.
If layers of the woven Kevlar are combined with
layers of resin, the resulting rigid material is light
and has twenty times the strength of steel.
1964- Stephanie Kwolek and her colleagues at
DuPont began searching for a new lightweight
strong fiber for light, strong tires
1965- discovery of new method of producing
polymer chains
1971- high strength Kevlar
(poly-paraphenylene
terephthalamide)
introduced by DuPont

The molecular structure
includes a Benzene ring which
allowed formation of structures on the ring
Alignment of the chains
allows Kevlar to be integrated
into composite materials
The molecules layer themselves
in such a way that in order to break
through Kevlar, the molecular bonds have to be broken

High modulus
High tensile strength at low weight
Low electrical conductivity
High chemical resistance
Low thermal shrinkage
High toughness
High cut resistance
Flame resistant/self extinguishing
Immune to electron radiation





Causes discoloration and degradation of the Kevlar in
the presence of oxygen
Not influenced by moisture or atmospheric
contaminants
Damaging if the wave is absorbed by the polymer
SOLUTION: Its coated with something UV resistant
(absorbant)


Vehicle Armor
Spall Liners
Also protects aircraft and helicopter crews
Military Helmets
Absorb 20% more kinetic energy for Ground Troops
Improve mobility and fatigue of GIs because of low weight
Body Armor
Improved Outer Tactical Vest, ballistic inserts, throat and groin
protectors, anti-mine boots and chaps

Ropes and cables
Auto hoses and belts
Composite materials
Tires
Fiber optic cables
Sporting goods
Umbilical hoses on offshore oil and gas
refineries
Insulation


Aircraft


Maritime vessels
In the Mars Pathfinder to
reinforce the inflatable
landing cushions and
securing ropes
> survived 40 million
mile journey

Space shuttle and communications
satellites to protect against impacts
from orbital debris
Hubble Telescope!
Used in modules of the International Space Station (ISS) to
protect from micrometeorites and orbital debris
Helps protect crew
from radiation
Basic layout of module
wall: 1. metal, 2. Kevlar,
3. main structure
(pressure shell),
4. thermal insulation
Lightweight
Low thermal expansion
Resilient
Woven fibers are strong and flexible
Flexibility absorbs shock from impacts

Fire Resistant Mattresses
Personal Electronics
Sports
Boarding/Skiing
Baseball
Hiking


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