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What are Braided Fibers? How are Braided Fibers Manufactured? Companies Involved in Braided Fiber Manufacturing Benefits of Braided Fibers Applications References Abrasion Resistant Sleeve
Braiding consists of three or more yarns mechanically intertwined in such a manner that no two yarns are twisted around one another. The braids are continuous, which enables the load to be evenly distributed throughout the structure. These fibers are coiled into a helix, similar to wire in a spring.
Tubular braid features continuous seamless fibers from end to end of a part. The braided fibers are manufactured in the form of sleeves, wide fabrics or flat tapes. The sleeves have the 'Chinese finger-trap'-effect so that it conforms to the shape it is reinforcing.
Braid can be easily and commonly manufactured. It is used as a freestanding fabric with a stable braid angle for a given diameter.
The construction of the biaxial braid is in the form of a basket weave with two yarns crossing over and under each other. The biaxial braid sleeve is pulled over a mandrel that has changing cross-sections. The fiber orientation, thickness, and yield of the braid differ at each point along the mandrel, which is useful for certain applications.
Any fiber possessing certain amount of flexibility and surface lubricity can be easily and cost-effectively braided. The most commonly braided fibers include carbon, ceramics, aramid, fibreglass, and several natural and synthetic fibers and thermoplastics.
Using various raw materials for yarn, a hybrid braid can also be created to meet specific requirements, optimize the reinforcement costs, to form aesthetically pleasing patterns within the fabric that already has beautiful symmetry.
It is possible to manufacture braids in numerous diameters or widths, fiber angles and areal weights.
The following are the key benefits of braided fibers:
Braids are used in many industrial applications. Some of the common applications are listed below:
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Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing. When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
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