tator Lacing Tapes and Cords
western filament, inc.e
apabilities:
than 1800 heads of modem braiding equipment
through 120 carriers) devoted exclusively to processing
man-made fibers including: Polyester, Nylon, Nomex®,
jon®, Keviar®, Fiberglass. Spectra® and Ceramics. er
lodem twisting facilities to process any
fiber/denier combination.
ete in-house dye facility for fast tum-around
of colored material,
ete Mil-Spec laboratory to support new product
lopment and testing to military and customer
requirements,
lalfed quality assurance depariment to maintain
jalification to the most stringent requirements.
instructions include: Flat Braided - 025" through 2” 4
Tubular - 020" through 3 1/2" diameter;
smetics qualified.
ications specialists are
in applying existing
constructions, or to help
design a new construction
to meet the most
demanding requirementsPolyester Tapes (Class F)’
Typitel shrinkage 10-11% at 325 F/1hr
‘High tenacity continuous tament braided
polyester yam. Westem Filaments BHS inpe
Iminmuzes snagging, improves ihe sulation bond,
fed when coated wil nt hz, fray o uncavel
* Suggostod coatings:
“CL” Polyurethane, “W" Wax,
Untreated (Hermeti Appications)
Pre-Shrunk Polyester (Class F)'
Loss than 3% AS at 350°F/thr.
For fine wira or soft insulation systems where
shinkable tensions are undesirable
* Suggested coatings:
“CL” Polyuretnane, “Wi Wax, “X° Untreated
Kevlar® Tape (Class H)
‘high temperature, high strength material
fram Dupont. Kevlar provides the advantages of
fiberglass witnout causing skin inflation and
processing problems, Kevlar is approximately four
times stronger than Nomex and wil retain 80% af
iis strongih at 482,
‘Suggested coatings:
“CL” Polyurettang, “X° Untreated
Fiberglass Tape (Class H)
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Nomex® Tape (Class H)
Dupont’s Aramid fibers are braided into &
smooth fla tape which is stable at fight
tomperalures, selhextinguishing, and suitable
for hermatic or conventional applications
+ Suagested coatings
CL Potprethane, A Urireat
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Polyester/Fiberglass Tape
(Cock Plus
Fiberglass strands are run axially through a tal
braided polyester tape to provide extra strength
land a thermal overioad factor for "Locked-Fiotar
fand temporary overloads which exceed the soften
ing point of palyester. The softer polyester fibers
Surround the fiberglass strands to minimize skin
Initaion and processing problems,
Suggested costings:
“GL” Polyurethane, “X" Untreated
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Fiberglass Braided
Cord (Class H)
Fibergiass braided in a round form to give you an
‘economical class °H" material. This strong heat
resistant cord will maintain 75% of its origi
strength at 650°F and is highly resistant to
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snagging and after a liquid viny! coating (Aj
‘eliminate skin irtation and to add abrasi
protection
** Suggested coatings:
“A Liquid Vinyl, “CL” Polyurethane, “S* Silicone
Polyester Braided Cord (Class F)
A roded braided cord made trom hight
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‘continuous filament polyester. This cord is
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a 500 ys
hermetic applications. Braided in a tight ra
739 500 ys
form this cord needs no coating ta keep fi
fraying or unraveling. This is the praduct of
1180) 1000 yas
choice for trouble-free automatic stator lacing,
= Suggested coatings:
“x Untreated, "W" Wax
Texturized Polyester yarn is braided into a flat,
tubular construction, This dry Surge Ring encircles
the end-turns and becomes a ridged, non-conductive
band andior restraining device, It's availabie with
stranded Kevlar core (stronger than glass) for
heavy duty applications, or 88 a tubular sleaving
for light duty oF motor repairs, it requires no
refrigeration and has an infinite shelt life.
for the smell motor repair shop, or VPI sys
Available on request in larger or smaller
APPROX.
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twisted card has good abrasion protection and KATA
excellent solvent resistance. me
* Suggested coatings: ve
“CL" Polyurethane, “W" Wax, “X° Untreated RT:
RT
Motor-Ty Hand Tying Card (Class F)'
155°C haha-tying card designed ta upgrade and
replace Class A cotton/linen materials, Motor-Ty APPROX. NOMIMAL
utilizes continuous filament. high tenacity poly i coca | otaoee | Onesie | Caran fh
yam, twisted into a smooth concentric cord, ar = = UE
impregnated with micrecrystaline fungicidal w
provides supenior temperature range, greater ;
lighter weight, and lower costs than natural fit
Polyester Cord (Class F)'
jeal shrinkage 10-11% at 325°F/Thi.
High tenacity polyester yarn is twisted into a smooth | | PART
round 3:ply construction. It provides impraved heat
range, added strength, and excellant heat sh
characteristics, Increased yield over braided
Constructions makes it the most economical
high-volume automatic anptieations. Available
straight tube or cone vround.
* Suggested coatings:
SCL” Polyurethane, “W" Wax, “X" Untreated
)) Pre-Shrunk Polyester Cord
Less than 3% RS at 350°F/thr,
For fine wie or soft insulation systems where
shrinkable tensions are undesirable. Available
straight tube or cone wound,
+ Suggested coatings:
SCL Polyurethane, "W" Waix, °X" Untreated
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*CL" Polyurethane, "X" Untreated
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oatings and Finishes
Holds Knots, Prevents Snagging, Fraying, Frizzing,
Unraveling and Improves Bondability
Westem Filament, Inc, offers a complete line of proprietary coatings
and finishes especially developed for stator tying applications.
These coatings improve the knot holding characteristics and the
bond between the vamish and yarn. in addition they prevent
snagging, fraying, frizzing and unraveling
“CL” Westem Filament’s exclusive polyurethane coating which
saturates and bonds in all types of resin and vamish
systems. This coating is a proven performer with over
30 years of use in all types of applications.
“S" Silicone finish applies smoothly to give added abrasion
protection and fiber stability,
Liquid vinyl finish to greatly enhance abrasion protection
and bondability, It protects users from skin irritation when
using glass fibers.
Untreated product suited for stringent hermetic applications.
W" Microcrystalline fungicidal wax for easy hand tying operation.
To order coatings, add the code letter designating the finish to
the end of the part number, “X" for untreated, “CL” for our
exclusive polyester coating, “S” for silicone finish, “A” for vinyl
finish, “W" for wax.
Example: DHS-1 with CL Coating = DHS-1CL
Other coatings are available for specialized applications. Call your
local distributor or the factory ditect for engineering assistance.
"Engineering Note: Paljaslec hers alone are not riod Cass F; however #
and widely used in Class F systems (up ta 184), CAUTION: Varlaons nr
Drocessing technique il eter reaulle We recommend fat each user
whew own roguitements,
Grand Junction, Colorado 81505
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