Vectran fiber used in slings to lift nuclear power turbines
07 Nov '08
3 min read
“Vectran fiber's unique properties makes it ideally suited for extreme lifting jobs like those in nuclear power plants,” he said. “From helping generate more efficient nuclear power to being used to tether floating wind turbines and in outer space applications, Vectran meets the performance requirements for the most challenging applications.”
Based in Fort Mill, S.C., the Vectran division of Kuraray America, Inc. produces Vectran fiber, the world's only multifilament polyester-polyarylate yarn melt spun from liquid crystal polymer (LCP). Vectran fiber is used in a wide range of applications where strength, durability and dimensional stability are critical to performance and safety.